The Joys of Hiking!
We have been blessed with the most amazing weather so far on this trip. I can certainly say that the last few days have been different!
We have had threat of a conflict lot of rain for 2-3 days but found ourselves escaping all of it, until yesterday.
The Clear Sky and Sunny Route to Date: Porto to Pontevedra
The Torrential Rain Day: Pontevedra to Caldas De Reis
What a mess it was to hike in winds up to 100 Km per hour with pelting rain. I am not fond of hiking in the rain but this was far beyond rain. It
When we finished, I was so happy to dry off and put the day behind me. A true joy though was being able to still see how beautiful everything was in this horrendous storm!
We have gone from Porto to  Caldas de Reis  which is a total of 261.5 Km. That’s how far I have travelled thus far. I left Porto on May 26 and have taken a few rest days.
The Wet Hike!
The terrain may have been wet, but that didn’t take away from any of the beauty of the paths we hiked along. The green tones of the foliage were so vivid and rich in colour!
The Estate – Torre do Rio – My Hotel for 2 Nights
The Hotel Torre do Rio is situated in the town of Caldas de Reis, in Pontevedra, Galicia.
This beautiful and rustic boutique hotel, is a building that has been constructed right on the ruins of an ancient textile complex dating from the eighteenth century, and it is surrounded by nature and a atmosphere full of charm and history.
It’s an 11-minute walk from the Segade Waterfall and 2 km from hot springs in the town center.
The farm has over 10,000 m2 of incredible natural beauty and a landscape that will definitely not leave you indifferent.
The Umia River and the Galician forest is the only thing that surrounds the estate, so here we can guarantee you that you can truly unwind and relax, getting away from the madding crowd.
The Hotel Torre do Rio, offers just 10 charming rooms, stylishly decorated and above all very elegant, with impeccable service and attention to detail.
All rooms overlook the beautiful gardens surrounding the building.
The main dining room serves breakfast and the lounge features a cozy fireplace with comfortable sofas, where you can read and relax.
If you go out for a walk in the woods, you will notice that there is a wooden bridge that allows you to cross over to the other side, avoiding having to interrupt your romantic walk in the woods.
KEEP WALKING!
