Not Only was it a Dull Day, The Route was Dull Too! I’m writing this post as I sit on the rooftop lounge in my hotel. It’s dreary and gloomy, much like today’s weather during our hike which was 22 Km from Baiona to Vigo (my Step Tracker says 27 […]
Hiking into Baiona, Spain from Oia, Spain
Oh Baiona, Spain is Truly  Beautiful! I can honestly say that what I wrote above in the title is truly an understatement! Hiking along the coast yesterday, then cutting up and over a major cliff before descending into Baiona, took my breath away. It was beyond spectacular (as you will […]
Another Day in the Life of a Hiker!
The Beauty Helped with the Exhaustion! May 30, 2019 was my last night in Portugal. As I was looking out my window just before I went to bed, I took this picture. What I saw across the estuary from where were staying, was the first hill I would conquer in […]
It Was an Incredibly LONG Day… But Worth It!
We Hiked Over 33 Kilometres Today, But it was Beautiful! I’d love to write so much, but I fear falling asleep before I finish! It was simply beautiful! Today we decided to go off most of the marked paths and just hug the beach and it’s boardwalk for as long […]
Rest Days are Always Good!
Beautiful Viana do Castelo! Today was a an extra day to rest in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. I was up very early exploring the town this morning. 6:00 am photos of the old historic district. I should have […]
Hiking Today Was Good for My Soul!
While Hiking the Picturesque Coastline Today, My Mind was on My Childhood It was a long and exhausting day. Our group hiked 22 Km today directly on the coastline! We were 2 days from Porto heading north. Heavy winds set in yesterday and the beach hike was brutal. Those winds did […]
Words Cannot Describe Today’s Scenery
SPECTACULAR!! In total for today, my Step Tracker said I walked 27 Km in total. This is what I saw hiking The Coast of Portugal on the road, the boardwalk, and the sand! I was completely mesmerized by the beauty of the coast. This is so vastly different than path […]
Goodbye Porto; Tomorrow I Begin Hiking Again!
Beautiful Porto: Amazing People and Sights! I have been completely amazed by Porto and at how pretty many of the buildings are. I particularly love how they have used ceramic tiles to create amazing Decor on both inside, and outside of the buildings. […]
The Holy Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima
Our Lady of Fátima Today, I travelled from Porto to the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima with my dear friends Angela and Helen. It was a lovely day and the Shrine was so peaceful. It seemed to me that if I was walking a pilgrimage to Santiago from Portugal, […]
Goodbye Madrid, for Now!
My Visit to the Royal Palace of Madrid! This morning I left my hotel with Angela and Helen and we decided to have a lovely breakfast and walk over to the Royal Palace of Madrid! We were there two days ago but it was closed due to a holiday. We […]