Travelogue with photos - Caminho Portugues, from Porto to Santiago, May 2019

candaceshaw · May 11, 2020

Since none of us can travel, and it's the anniversary of our trip, I've been writing a daily travelogue of the pilgrimage my sister and I took on the Caminho Portugues last year.
I'm including lots of photos, as well, so if you feel like recapturing the feeling, you can read along!
Not quite as good as being there, but certainly a lot less tiring
Day 1 - Porto to Vila Cha
Day 2 - Vila Cha to Rates
Day 3 - Rates to Barcelos

I'll be updating daily - day 4 is due later today - and I've also been gathering advice in a separate article, which I'll post at the end.

GraemeHall · May 12, 2020

candaceshaw said:
Since none of us can travel, and it's the anniversary of our trip, I've been writing a daily travelogue of the pilgrimage my sister and I took on the Caminho Portugues last year.
I'm including lots of photos, as well, so if you feel like recapturing the feeling, you can read along!
Not quite as good as being there, but certainly a lot less tiring
Day 1 - Porto to Vila Cha
Day 2 - Vila Cha to Rates
Day 3 - Rates to Barcelos

I'll be updating daily - day 4 is due later today - and I've also been gathering advice in a separate article, which I'll post at the end.

I enjoyed my stay at that same albergue in Barcelos.

Jcf-kiwi · May 12, 2020

Thank you! I've just read through Day 1 of your journey. I liked the way you included the small details that are really interesting for someone who hasn't yet attempted a camino and is still a little unsure.

AndreaCT · May 12, 2020

I've lost most of my pictures of the Portuguese, so I appreciated being able to see some of the same pictures that I took!

MaineSally · May 12, 2020

candaceshaw said:
Since none of us can travel, and it's the anniversary of our trip, I've been writing a daily travelogue of the pilgrimage my sister and I took on the Caminho Portugues last year.
I'm including lots of photos, as well, so if you feel like recapturing the feeling, you can read along!
Not quite as good as being there, but certainly a lot less tiring
Day 1 - Porto to Vila Cha
Day 2 - Vila Cha to Rates
Day 3 - Rates to Barcelos

I'll be updating daily - day 4 is due later today - and I've also been gathering advice in a separate article, which I'll post at the end.

Loved reliving my experience in Sept. ‘19 through your blog. Like you, I could have stayed in Ponte de Lima another day. Very picturesque! I look forward to future postings and more photos. Nicely done!

candaceshaw · May 12, 2020

GraemeHall said:
I enjoyed my stay at that same albergue in Barcelos.

Yes, it's a great albergue! I didn't find the town itself as alluring as Brierley suggested it is, unfortunately.

candaceshaw · May 12, 2020

MaineSally said:
Loved reliving my experience in Sept. ‘19 through your blog. Like you, I could have stayed in Ponte de Lima another day. Very picturesque! I look forward to future postings and more photos. Nicely done!

Thank you!! Yes, while I was writing yesterday's post, I was thinking about how I want to return there. Maybe one of these days, when we can travel again, i'll see if I can go and volunteer at the albergue!

candaceshaw · May 12, 2020

Jcf-kiwi said:
Thank you! I've just read through Day 1 of your journey. I liked the way you included the small details that are really interesting for someone who hasn't yet attempted a camino and is still a little unsure.

Oh, I'm glad! I'm trying to include things I wished I'd known in advance, or that I was looking for but didn't find, at the risk of possibly getting a bit banal for the casual reader. I absolutely want to do it again - Portugal, in particular, is lovely - and I want to remember these things for my next pilgrimage. Let me know if you have any questions!

candaceshaw · May 12, 2020

AndreaCT said:
I've lost most of my pictures of the Portuguese, so I appreciated being able to see some of the same pictures that I took!

I'm trying to include as many pictures as possible, because I took so many that no one has ever seen, and it's such beautiful countryside!
I'm so sorry that you lost your photos - I'd be gutted!

mishlove · May 12, 2020

...Wonderful.....this brought back some great memories.

candaceshaw · May 12, 2020

mishlove said:
...Wonderful.....this brought back some great memories.

Thank you! I'm glad you like it!

marggie · May 13, 2020

candaceshaw said:
Since none of us can travel, and it's the anniversary of our trip, I've been writing a daily travelogue of the pilgrimage my sister and I took on the Caminho Portugues last year.
I'm including lots of photos, as well, so if you feel like recapturing the feeling, you can read along!
Not quite as good as being there, but certainly a lot less tiring
Day 1 - Porto to Vila Cha
Day 2 - Vila Cha to Rates
Day 3 - Rates to Barcelos

I'll be updating daily - day 4 is due later today - and I've also been gathering advice in a separate article, which I'll post at the end.

Great read ,I am so enjoying it .Was going to do the Camino this year ,but of course like others ,it won’t be happening ..

Miki Goldie · May 13, 2020

MaineSally said:
Loved reliving my experience in Sept. ‘19 through your blog. Like you, I could have stayed in Ponte de Lima another day. Very picturesque! I look forward to future postings and more photos. Nicely done!

I'll never forget our warm conversation on that one meeting on the Portugese last October....Miki

Miki Goldie · May 13, 2020

candaceshaw said:
Thank you! I'm glad you like it!

So well done!
Love

Steve900Hiker · May 13, 2020

Candace,
Thank you for sharing your Caminho Portugues stories and pictures. I walked the same route (except for your Day 1) in 2016. Your images are bringing back wonderful memories and a longing to return to Portugal and Spain. I will continue to follow your blog. Many thanks!

Steve

ChrisT · May 14, 2020

Hi candaceshaw,

I'm enjoying reading your blog, I walked the same route in 2018 so it brings back some great memories!

I was surprised you wrote you were disappointed with the views at the top of the mountain to Rubiaes? There were really spectacular views if you came off the path, to the left at the top. I wonder if you missed it or have higher expectations than me?

I've attached a photo from the top!

Cheers, Chris.

candaceshaw · May 17, 2020

marggie said:
Great read ,I am so enjoying it .Was going to do the Camino this year ,but of course like others ,it won’t be happening ..

Someday we'll be able to walk it again - don't lose hope!

candaceshaw · May 17, 2020

Miki Goldie said:
So well done!
Love

Thank you so much! <3

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