Walking allows one to experience so much. I loved the walk from Porto to the Portuguese-Spanish border More places to see. The sea has shaped the life of Portugal. A… Read more

I never know who I’m going to meet. I inevitably find fascinating people. In a way, I find everybody is fascinating if I give them time to disclose themselves! I… Read more

I remember when my mom acquired a credit card. While I was in high school in the late 60’s, she showed the card to me. She was so excited. There… Read more

She is not the usual person that I meet on the Camino. She is five-months pregnant. And hiking from Porto to Santiago! Like other walkers, I find an alternating life-style… Read more

I thoroughly enjoy meeting fellow walkers. Because walking a Camino takes time, many of the walkers are older and retired. Yet, since the Portuguese Camino has several nice, shorter stretches,… Read more

I’m in a Roman Catholic majority country. It is not hard to forget that with all the churches, crosses, and statues. Although the patron saint of Portugal is Anthony of… Read more

Slow travel is a way of encountering local people on their own turf. I thoroughly enjoy taking photos of local people, asking permission at times, spontaneous photos at other times.… Read more

The ocean and the Portuguese go hand-in-hand. While I know that combination, I have a greater appreciation since I’m walking along the Portuguese coast. I’m especially learning the Portuguese love… Read more

I am anxious about my first trip to Portugal. I am anxious about traveling after tearing my meniscus. I am anxious about traveling after Covid-19. On June 15, 2021, air… Read more

I did decide to go to Porto today. Since the day began with rain, I took a taxi to Ovar and then caught a train, 1.85 euros with senior discount. Yeah!! I… Read more