Starting from Matosinhos on Wednesday!

[jayceebee]

Bag is packed, weather forecast looks like rain, but we've got our waterproofs at the ready!
My partner and I fly into Porto tomorrow evening, then we'll spend the night in Matosinhos and start from there on Wednesday.
Due to time restrictions we won't be going all the way to Santiago - we've only got a week of walking, but we're hoping to make it to Vigo if all goes to plan. Then bus it back to Porto and spend a day there before our flight home.
We did Pamplona to Burgos on the Frances last year and fell in love with the rhythm of walking and the chance to connect to ourselves, each other and other pilgrims while moving through such beautiful landscapes. Definitely made me want to do more and explore other camino routes, hence this year's adventure. Maybe not a true pilgrimage by some people's definitions but there was a lot of meaning for us in last year's trip even just doing a partial route.
We pre-booked private rooms at each stage last time and were so grateful for the space and quiet of that so we've done the same this time. I've had so much vicarious pleasure from other people's on-the-way updates over the years and am hoping to be able to post my own this time, subject to wifi/data availability.
I started researching the camino at the end of 2019 with the hopes of starting in March 2020... and we all know what happened to plans around that time! So I've been lurking on the forum for a few years now and I'm really grateful to have had access to such a treasure trove of wisdom, support and community. So here's to hopefully contributing to that in some small way once our journey begins!
Thanks for reading.

 

[Albertinho]

Bom caminho, enjoy !

 

[Coyote]

My partner and I fly into Porto tomorrow evening, then we'll spend the night in Matosinhos and start from there on Wednesday.

Looks like I'll be a day behind you. My flight to Porto lands Tue eve. I'm planning to stroll an easy day to Matosinhos from the cathedral on Wednesday, then continue up the coastal on Thursday.
Bom camino!

 

[Grousedoctor]

Maybe not a true pilgrimage by some people's definitions

What you’re doing is definitely a “true” pilgrimage regardless of what some might say. The journey starts in your heart and mind and I’d say that you’re well on your way already as a pilgrim! We walked this route last year and thoroughly enjoyed it. Bom Caminho!

 

[Carla M.]

(...) fell in love with the rhythm of walking and the chance to connect to ourselves, each other and other pilgrims while moving through such beautiful landscapes.

It sounds like a definition of pilgrimage to me
Will enjoy reading your journey
Bueno Camino

 

[Conayl]

Bag is packed, weather forecast looks like rain, but we've got our waterproofs at the ready!
My partner and I fly into Porto tomorrow evening, then we'll spend the night in Matosinhos and start from there on Wednesday.
Due to time restrictions we won't be going all the way to Santiago - we've only got a week of walking, but we're hoping to make it to Vigo if all goes to plan. Then bus it back to Porto and spend a day there before our flight home.
We did Pamplona to Burgos on the Frances last year and fell in love with the rhythm of walking and the chance to connect to ourselves, each other and other pilgrims while moving through such beautiful landscapes. Definitely made me want to do more and explore other camino routes, hence this year's adventure. Maybe not a true pilgrimage by some people's definitions but there was a lot of meaning for us in last year's trip even just doing a partial route.
We pre-booked private rooms at each stage last time and were so grateful for the space and quiet of that so we've done the same this time. I've had so much vicarious pleasure from other people's on-the-way updates over the years and am hoping to be able to post my own this time, subject to wifi/data availability.
I started researching the camino at the end of 2019 with the hopes of starting in March 2020... and we all know what happened to plans around that time! So I've been lurking on the forum for a few years now and I'm really grateful to have had access to such a treasure trove of wisdom, support and community. So here's to hopefully contributing to that in some small way once our journey begins!
Thanks for reading.

We are planning to walk the same route next year so I will be very interested in where you stay along the way as well as your journey. I am still on the fence as to booking through a tour company or just booking hotels on my own. Good luck to your walk. I hope you have amazing weather.

 

[peregrina2000]

Matosinhos used to have many sardine factories, but now has just a few. One of them still does the canning by hand and it does tours. Really really fascinating. If there’s anyway you can see it, I think you would really enjoy it. I posted about it here.

 

[jayceebee]

Thank you everyone for all the kind words and encouragement! We're looking forward to getting on our way.
More soon hopefully, and thanks again in the meantime.

 

[AidaYYC]

Bag is packed, weather forecast looks like rain, but we've got our waterproofs at the ready!
My partner and I fly into Porto tomorrow evening, then we'll spend the night in Matosinhos and start from there on Wednesday.
Due to time restrictions we won't be going all the way to Santiago - we've only got a week of walking, but we're hoping to make it to Vigo if all goes to plan. Then bus it back to Porto and spend a day there before our flight home.
We did Pamplona to Burgos on the Frances last year and fell in love with the rhythm of walking and the chance to connect to ourselves, each other and other pilgrims while moving through such beautiful landscapes. Definitely made me want to do more and explore other camino routes, hence this year's adventure. Maybe not a true pilgrimage by some people's definitions but there was a lot of meaning for us in last year's trip even just doing a partial route.
We pre-booked private rooms at each stage last time and were so grateful for the space and quiet of that so we've done the same this time. I've had so much vicarious pleasure from other people's on-the-way updates over the years and am hoping to be able to post my own this time, subject to wifi/data availability.
I started researching the camino at the end of 2019 with the hopes of starting in March 2020... and we all know what happened to plans around that time! So I've been lurking on the forum for a few years now and I'm really grateful to have had access to such a treasure trove of wisdom, support and community. So here's to hopefully contributing to that in some small way once our journey begins!
Thanks for reading.

Ahhh, Matosinhos ... one the best lunches we had was at the Fish Market. You pick the fish or seafood you prefer and the restaurant cooks it for you. Absolutely delicious. I finished my Portuguese on April 30th from Lisbon, got my friend to join me in Porto and did the Litoral way all the way to Vigo and then swung inland to join the Coastal & Central to Santiago. The Litoral was my favourite. Buen Camino

 

[Jensjaunt]

Have a wonderful time! Having walked the Francés last year and currently on the camino portuges - I have found that each has its own rhythm, difference and beauty. I look forward to hearing your observations!