- Time of past OR future Camino
- Annually - often more - from 2014
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Between you, @Kirkie and @Kathar1na I’ll get away with nothing.Should I expect ' tired and emotional ' posts?
No , seriously : Enjoy it to the fullest.
Looking forward in anticipation to your posts.
Usual disclaimer: if you’re looking for tales of frugality and extreme exercise; look elsewhere. My content almost universally concentrates on food and drink. (Drink mainly) and my jaundiced observations on daily life en-route.
Whilst it will never feature in a guidebook, my last venture onto the Camino was recorded thus;Sounds more interesting than tales of blisters and bed bugs. I'm looking forward to following you!
Buen Camino!Whilst it will never feature in a guidebook, my last venture onto the Camino was recorded thus;
I’m in less well-known territory this time, and starting off in Portuguese, which will be fun.
Thank you, thank you, I'd not read that thread. I have laughed aloud through it and also shared your reaction to Leon Cathedral. May your knees behave for the Portuguese.Whilst it will never feature in a guidebook, my last venture onto the Camino was recorded thus;
I’m in less well-known territory this time, and starting off in Portuguese, which will be fun.
We'll give you a very long lead, @henrythedog, so long as you feed us amusing content.Between you, @Kirkie and @Kathar1na I’ll get away with nothing.
My content almost universally concentrates on food and drink.
Not much call for tortillas until you cross the border. I'm curious to read your take on the classic francesinha.My kind of travel. I always say I'm walking for cortados and cañas of Estrella Galicia. And croissants. And tortillas. Wait, and vino tinto.
As loyal readers may recall I amuse myself and bore everyone senseless by documenting my travels (and travails) on Camino.
Following last year’s debacle when my second-best-knee decided to fail; followed shortly by what was previously my best knee; my ambitions this time are modest.
After 12 months of my diary being filled with various -ologists and more than one therapist, and armed with a big bag of anti-inflammatories, a knee-support and a corkscrew; I’m pleased to be back.
Flying in via Porto, then heading up to Barcelos for the massive weekly market, and on to Tui. I’m starting walking (after a short taxi ride) about 15k before Tui (having stashed my bag there so as to have an easy day); then onwards to Santiago.
Usual disclaimer: if you’re looking for tales of frugality and extreme exercise; look elsewhere. My content almost universally concentrates on food and drink. (Drink mainly) and my jaundiced observations on daily life en-route.
I’m starting March 1st; so you’ve plenty of time to get a few bottles in if you want to follow along.
I think this will be my ninth or tenth time on a Camino of various duration.
I was speaking from my experience.Not much call for tortillas until you cross the border. I'm curious to read your take on the classic francesinha.
Unlikely!...I hope you took notes about beverages ...
Looking forward to reading your account of the many adventures that lie in wait.As loyal readers may recall I amuse myself and bore everyone senseless by documenting my travels (and travails) on Camino.
Following last year’s debacle when my second-best-knee decided to fail; followed shortly by what was previously my best knee; my ambitions this time are modest.
After 12 months of my diary being filled with various -ologists and more than one therapist, and armed with a big bag of anti-inflammatories, a knee-support and a corkscrew; I’m pleased to be back.
Flying in via Porto, then heading up to Barcelos for the massive weekly market, and on to Tui. I’m starting walking (after a short taxi ride) about 15k before Tui (having stashed my bag there so as to have an easy day); then onwards to Santiago.
Usual disclaimer: if you’re looking for tales of frugality and extreme exercise; look elsewhere. My content almost universally concentrates on food and drink. (Drink mainly) and my jaundiced observations on daily life en-route.
I’m starting March 1st; so you’ve plenty of time to get a few bottles in if you want to follow along.
I think this will be my ninth or tenth time on a Camino of various duration.
Well, you know the old saying…”If, at first you don’t succeed, lower your expectations and you won’t be disappointed!” The balky knees will need oiling and Of course, you have many fine choices for the vino. I completely agree about dining well. Life is meant to be lived well, if possibleAs loyal readers may recall I amuse myself and bore everyone senseless by documenting my travels (and travails) on Camino.
Following last year’s debacle when my second-best-knee decided to fail; followed shortly by what was previously my best knee; my ambitions this time are modest.
After 12 months of my diary being filled with various -ologists and more than one therapist, and armed with a big bag of anti-inflammatories, a knee-support and a corkscrew; I’m pleased to be back.
Flying in via Porto, then heading up to Barcelos for the massive weekly market, and on to Tui. I’m starting walking (after a short taxi ride) about 15k before Tui (having stashed my bag there so as to have an easy day); then onwards to Santiago.
Usual disclaimer: if you’re looking for tales of frugality and extreme exercise; look elsewhere. My content almost universally concentrates on food and drink. (Drink mainly) and my jaundiced observations on daily life en-route.
I’m starting March 1st; so you’ve plenty of time to get a few bottles in if you want to follow along.
I think this will be my ninth or tenth time on a Camino of various duration.
Is this timely, or what? it is now one hour later on the Continent where you are than here is sunny Dublin. I was footering around before having to do some needed accounts and came across your post. May you swing along safely. Am I speaking to the actual dog, or the dog's side-kick? it's ok, I know, and just let me say I will be looking out for your posts. now back to my desk. Muy buen camino.As loyal readers may recall I amuse myself and bore everyone senseless by documenting my travels (and travails) on Camino.
Following last year’s debacle when my second-best-knee decided to fail; followed shortly by what was previously my best knee; my ambitions this time are modest.
After 12 months of my diary being filled with various -ologists and more than one therapist, and armed with a big bag of anti-inflammatories, a knee-support and a corkscrew; I’m pleased to be back.
Flying in via Porto, then heading up to Barcelos for the massive weekly market, and on to Tui. I’m starting walking (after a short taxi ride) about 15k before Tui (having stashed my bag there so as to have an easy day); then onwards to Santiago.
Usual disclaimer: if you’re looking for tales of frugality and extreme exercise; look elsewhere. My content almost universally concentrates on food and drink. (Drink mainly) and my jaundiced observations on daily life en-route.
I’m starting March 1st; so you’ve plenty of time to get a few bottles in if you want to follow along.
I think this will be my ninth or tenth time on a Camino of various duration.
Excuse me, if there is anything meaningful to contribute? Since when the modesty?The day has finally arrived and, on recommendation from @Kanga, amongst others, I’m going to give ‘find penguins’ a whirl. If there’s anything meaningful to contribute I’ll post it on the forum later.
Departure
So, we’re off. One might expect my small family to show some concern as to my solo departure? Not really. MrsHtD, who I love more than I can say, will ...findpenguins.com
Many thanks! I much prefer trains over the bus, but for certainty that’s what I’m using tomorrow. Your help much appreciated.I see from your Penguins' post that you've been hit by a rail strike, trying to get to Barcelos.
Usually there's at least some service happening; it just may not be exactly what/when is your preference.
Here's the update from the CP website:
And it sounds like the café cars will be having problems...updates on that, as well!
In that civilized Portuguese fashion,
"CP apologises for the inconvenience caused, and while this situation persists, bottles of water will be provided to all passengers. We thank you for your understanding."
Bom caminho and good luck with the trains!
re: francesinha poveira
That may be common near Porto (never heard of it in Barquinha), but country-wide, you can also ask for a "tosta mixta" (pronounced "Toashta Meeshta") which is grilled ham and cheese on toasted country bread. Usually huge, by non-Portuguese standards (enough for 2), and always good. Can be made in virtually any café/bar in the country. Virtually always made from scratch, when ordered.If you see that on offer and need nothing more than a snack, go for it !! It's what to get in Portugal if you feel like a quick bacon sarnie, small hamburger, croque-monsieur, or anything similar -- but can't get one.
It's a Lisbon invention, and likely to be more urban than rural in any case, as it was created as a fast food takeaway version that you can eat with your hands.That may be common near Porto (never heard of it in Barquinha)
Ok, so what's a dulche? And speaking of convent baking, your qualifications, sir?Well, I’m getting there.
Cross a bridge, lose an hour
What a lovely day; blue skies and sunshine. The scenery of northern Portugal is splendid. The bus left fashionably late but made decent time through ...findpenguins.com
My spelling could be completely up the spout; but if my failing memory serves the sisters needed egg whites to ‘starch’ their white garments and - being left with a surplus of yolks developed a sideline in confectionary. Usually almond based.Ok, so what's a dulche? And speaking of convent baking, your qualifications, sir?check your pm for mine.
Sorry, I should have thought twice - dulces. Imagine walking around in egg white starched stuff!My spelling could be completely up the spout; but if my failing memory serves the sisters needed egg whites to ‘starch’ their white garments and - being left with a surplus of yolks developed a sideline in confectionary. Usually almond based.
Closed orders sell them through a form of turntable a ‘torno’ or lazy Susan (like liquor shops in high-crime parts of the US - in so many ways). In my experience that leaves the unwitting customer with an unsatisfactory bag of high-priced unremarkable biscuits and no means of remonstrating with the vendor. They’ve given it some thought these sisters.
David, I always appreciate your input, which is both knowledgeable, opinionated, but mixed with a big dose of humor. Meeting you in person would be a barrel of laughs I'm sure.Well this all needed resolving:
The whole nun-baking thing
Right, I’ve already been pulled-up for making an unsubstantiated claim, with this audience it is to be expected - and Kathar1na’s not showed up yet ...findpenguins.com
Thanks for that!David, I always appreciate your input, which is both knowledgeable, opinionated, but mixed with a big dose of humor. Meeting you in person would be a barrel of laughs I'm sure.
We have a Poor Clare monastery a mere 15 miles from where I live. This particular order of nuns take a vow of silence, which is very intriguing in this modern day. I do wonder if they can communicate by texting to each other, family and friends as they do have a website.
I like the photo of the biscuits; it reminds me of the Biblical "loaves and fishes" all rolled into one.
Monks and nuns with a vow of silence can use speech if and when it is practically necessary.We have a Poor Clare monastery a mere 15 miles from where I live. This particular order of nuns take a vow of silence, which is very intriguing in this modern day. I do wonder if they can communicate by texting to each other, family and friends as they do have a website.
Is that a herd? Perhaps they huddle together in the winter for warmth, or move when nobody’s watching?In response to your observation re distance plaques - I did see these Way Markers on the Portuguese route in their natural habitat in 2018.
Im glad you confirmed they have been put to use. I have been concerned they had been forgotten about.
2018 was about when the Portuguese governments (national, regional, local) finally realized that maybe, just maybe, there might be some value in actually acknowledging that there was a Portuguese caminho.In response to your observation re distance plaques - I did see these Way Markers on the Portuguese route in their natural habitat in 2018.
Im glad you confirmed they have been put to use. I have been concerned they had been forgotten about.
Yep, the goin's been good, @henrythedog, just like I thought. I'm enjoying every lick of your writing!@henrythedog, David, I will look forward to reading your updates. I'm sure they will be filled with interesting details and embellished with "stories"along the way, most likely mixed in with a big dose of your dry humor!
Henry told me he is so glad you didn't encourage him to come along on your Camino; he dislikes rain even more than you do.Wetter than a very wet thing.
Sorry to hear Mrs HTD is ill and I hope her case will be light one. Best wishes and glad to read about this year's Camino albeit a rainy one.And that (really) is all folks.
Finally: really the last post
Friday: (I checked) . A day at leisure in Santiago. I’ll have to have a quieter night tonight; which is a fairly low bar to set. Called in at Casa Ivar ...findpenguins.com
And that (really) is all folks.
Finally: really the last post
Friday: (I checked) . A day at leisure in Santiago. I’ll have to have a quieter night tonight; which is a fairly low bar to set. Called in at Casa Ivar ...findpenguins.com
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