Category Archives: Camino Portugues

From Meson to Caldes De Rei – The Hoards Join Us

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Woodswoman

Wednesday, September 26.  Up early today and out of the Hotel Madrid.  I am seeing the beginnings of a huge influx of new pilgrims . . . those on big buses, buses that carry HUGE suitcases for each peregrino, while … Continue reading →

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Across The Portuguese/Spanish Border

Posted on September 26, 2018 by Woodswoman

Thursday, September 20. I’ve been thinking about how very different this Camino is . . . not only that I’ve been in Portugal rather than Spain, thus far.  Not only that I’m on a beach boardwalk for the most part, … Continue reading →

Posted in Albergues on the Camino, Beautiful seafood, Boardwalks and sand paths, Camino de Santiago, Camino Portugues, Hiking oceanfront, Oldish world traveling, Spain, What Goes on in the Mind, Women Walking | 4 Comments

Mini-vaca in a beach town

Posted on September 24, 2018 by Woodswoman

Tuesday, September 18. This morning, I can’t say I “awakened” because I hardly slept all night. Went to bed at ten, woke up at midnight for the bathroom and then could not go back to sleep. I hate these nights. … Continue reading →

Posted in Boardwalks and sand paths, Camino Portugues, Hiking oceanfront, Women Walking | 8 Comments

On The Boardwalk

Posted on September 19, 2018 by Woodswoman

September 15-16, 2018: Matosinhos to Povoa de Varzim Before I began this Camino, I promised myself I would travel only what was a bit farther than comfortable . . . I’ve done two full Caminos in the past and have … Continue reading →

Posted in Beginnings, Boardwalks and sand paths, Camino de Santiago, Camino Portugues, Getting started, Hiking oceanfront, Women Walking | 6 Comments

Camino Portugués coming up soon!

Posted on September 4, 2018 by Woodswoman

Monday, September 3, 2018 In ten days, I will pick up my backpack and board a flight to Porto, Portugal, in preparation for my third Camino de Santiago.  This time, I have chosen to walk half of the Camino Portugués, … Continue reading →

Posted in Camino de Santiago, Camino Portugues, Getting started, Women Walking | 18 Comments

Next up . . . Camino Portugues!

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Woodswoman

Wednesday, February 28, 2018 – It’s been a long time since I have written anything on this site, but tonight is a night for an announcement.  I just made my reservation for Camino #3, but this time from Porto to … Continue reading →

Posted in Camino Portugues, Miscellany | 13 Comments