LIVE from the Camino Walking at last

[Sue127]

On my third attempt, I have just started the Camino Portugues. First two attempts scuppered by OH's illness and then his broken arm. This time a big thank you to him after my Easyjet flight was cancelled, so we drove 6 hours to Bordeaux to catch a alternative flight. For any who would like to follow, I am trying to sort a Find Penguin trail. The link is here https://findpenguins.com/7eg3seatwh...75?s=9efe379ea026f3b7891fab2898f8727c4c375903

 

[Camino Chrissy]

Sue, I will be following your Camino on Find Penguins. Thanks for sharing the link.
I have not signed up to join, so unfortunately I am unable to reply, but I always enjoy following along, and often relive some of my own memories.
Bom Caminho!

 

[goldie from aus]

Sue I had a quick peak at you link - bola de Berlim looks yum. Enjoy

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[Sue Hedden]

Hi Sue, I think I am now following you! Thank you! I hope to start the Portugese Camino from Lisbon at begin of September...

 

[Kildare]

Hi sue I'm following u on penguins. I hope to also

On my third attempt, I have just started the Camino Portugues. First two attempts scuppered by OH's illness and then his broken arm. This time a big thank you to him after my Easyjet flight was cancelled, so we drove 6 hours to Bordeaux to catch a alternative flight. For any who would like to follow, I am trying to sort a Find Penguin trail. The link is here https://findpenguins.com/7eg3seatwh...75?s=9efe379ea026f3b7891fab2898f8727c4c375903

I'm following u. Quick question how did u get from Porto airport to your accommodation

 

[Sue127]

I got a bus to Camhana terminus, then the metro into the centre. There are several ways, depending where your hostel is. Mine was way out of town so I took the metro back (then repeated the next morning as I wanted to start at the cathedral). Buen camino

 

[Pilgrim Patricia]

@Sue127, did you mean Campainha?

 

[Sue127]

@Sue127, did you mean Campainha?

Thank you, yes the bus and metro station

 

[woody66]

Hi Sue!
Have a wonderful walk i loved it!
I don't know your plans for the coastal; but i walked the Espiritual Variant.
It was the best bit of my Camino i think ,apart from Porto!
Buen Camino
Woody

 

[Sue127]

Hi Sue!
Have a wonderful walk i loved it!
I don't know your plans for the coastal; but i walked the Espiritual Variant.
It was the best bit of my Camino i think ,apart from Porto!
Buen Camino
Woody

Thanks Woody. I'm hoping to walk the Espiritual Varient If I have time (dependent on slightly damaged knee), several people have recommended it.

 

[Sue127]

This is the link for yesterday, sorry I forgot to post. Today's will follow shortly.

Walking on to Vila do Condé

Set off at 7:30, just because I was awake. Very quiet on the beaches but many active people running and exercising along the sea front. Different types of ...

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[Sue127]

I'm either having too much fun or am too tired at the end of the day to remember to post every day, so here's a quick catch up.

Fao to Anha

As youth hostel had been full was sent to The Old Spot in Fao. Very modern, clean albergue. There were four people staying and we're were put into ...

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Anha to Carreca

Left the lovely atmosphere of Casa Carolina in Anha with Helga, from Germany and Monique from Poland. We'd had a lovely evening singing with the few ...

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Carréça to Caminha

Left the hostel just after 8am and walked back down to the beach to a beautiful cove. A quick paddle in the surf whilst waiting for the cafe to open. ...

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Caminha to Sao Pedro da Torre

Day 7 starts with us being chivvied out of the hostel. Having woken twice, probably due to achy joints, I then overslept. The hostel manager had told us ...

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[Kirkie]

I'm either having too much fun or am too tired at the end of the day to remember to post every day, so here's a quick catch up.

Fao to Anha

As youth hostel had been full was sent to The Old Spot in Fao. Very modern, clean albergue. There were four people staying and we're were put into ...

findpenguins.com

Anha to Carreca

Left the lovely atmosphere of Casa Carolina in Anha with Helga, from Germany and Monique from Poland. We'd had a lovely evening singing with the few ...

findpenguins.com

Carréça to Caminha

Left the hostel just after 8am and walked back down to the beach to a beautiful cove. A quick paddle in the surf whilst waiting for the cafe to open. ...

findpenguins.com

Caminha to Sao Pedro da Torre

Day 7 starts with us being chivvied out of the hostel. Having woken twice, probably due to achy joints, I then overslept. The hostel manager had told us ...

findpenguins.com

I missed the fact of you walking, Sue. I realised it when I checked in on the 3 musketeers. I have read all your posts and am so glad everything is working out.
We would have loved to walk by the coastal route, but in those distant days - 2013 - the albergue infrastructure was stronger on the inland route. Budget decided! You get what is meant for you. Keep on pacing well, and enjoying every step. Thanks for links to your penguin thingy!

 

[Sue127]

Hi Sue!
Have a wonderful walk i loved it!
I don't know your plans for the coastal; but i walked the Espiritual Variant.
It was the best bit of my Camino i think ,apart from Porto!
Buen Camino
Woody

On the Espiritual now. Loving it. A few steep hills on day one, day two, beautiful, even in the rain. Today was supposed to be a rest day, but got a bit carried away exploring, and tomorrow will be taking the Pilgrim boat

 

[woody66]

On the Espiritual now. Loving it. A few steep hills on day one, day two, beautiful, even in the rain. Today was supposed to be a rest day, but got a bit carried away exploring, and tomorrow will be taking the Pilgrim boat

Hi Sue!
Yeah hills were a bit steep.
I posted a video and apologised for my language climbing those hills!

Had fun on the boat;i was adopted by two Dutch girls who got my tea and muffin (i think it was a muffin)
Really good atmosphere and a beautiful sunrise ( I sound like an old hippy )

I hope you have a trip to remember.
I think i will do it again one day fingers crossed
All the very best
Buen Camino
Woody
Vid below doesn't show any of the path or scenery but from the title you can guess it was fun!
View attachment GREAT ATMOSPHERE SINGING PORTUGUSE ANTHEM.mp4

 

[Sue127]

I missed the fact of you walking, Sue. I realised it when I checked in on the 3 musketeers. I have read all your posts and am so glad everything is working out.
We would have loved to walk by the coastal route, but in those distant days - 2013 - the albergue infrastructure was stronger on the inland route. Budget decided! You get what is meant for you. Keep on pacing well, and enjoying every step. Thanks for links to your penguin thingy!

It's been great so far.

 

[Sue127]

Seem to have forgotten the posts again. Just about to leave O Faramello for Santiago..

Armenteira to Vilanova de Arousa

▶ VIDEO – Overcast when leaving, but nice to be cool. The first part of the walk was especially beautiful through shaded paths alongside tumbling streams over mossy ...

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Day in Vilanova de Arousa

As no boat available, today was planned as a rest day.. After a casual walk around the town to find breakfast. I must have asked for something incorrectly ...

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The boat and onwards

My 7h00 boat trip was moved to 9h20, for which I was very grateful. The boat could hold 30, which would have been very snug, but we were only about 18. The ...

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[goldie from aus]

Squashed and toasted croissant - I bet is still tasted good.

 

[Sue127]

Squashed and toasted croissant - I bet is still tasted good.

It did, but very strange for someone who lives in France!

 

[Sue127]

@woody66 , the boat trip was great, but I was on the smaller version

 

[Damico Walking]

On my third attempt, I have just started the Camino Portugues. First two attempts scuppered by OH's illness and then his broken arm. This time a big thank you to him after my Easyjet flight was cancelled, so we drove 6 hours to Bordeaux to catch a alternative flight. For any who would like to follow, I am trying to sort a Find Penguin trail. The link is here https://findpenguins.com/7eg3seatwh...75?s=9efe379ea026f3b7891fab2898f8727c4c375903

Congratulations for starting and bon Camino. I know the feeling since we walked the same route last year after a delay, for obvious reasons, in April 2020 and September 2021. It is a great route. Stay safe, well hydrated, and enjoy your self.

 

[Sue127]

@Damico Walking. A lovely camino. I arrived in Santiago de Compostela this morning.

 

[Sue127]

Here's today's summary

Nearly there

Started the day early thanks to Mr Snoreandwhistle and Mrs Flashlight; I have had better nights' sleep. Anyway, it gave me a good, if a little chilly ...

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[Sue127]

Missed entry, day 9

 

[SueFalls]

Hi Sue, I think I am now following you! Thank you! I hope to start the Portugese Camino from Lisbon at begin of September...

Maybe I’ll see you in Porto? I plan to start there around Sept 21-22 and hike the coastal route.

 

[Sue127]

Maybe I’ll see you in Porto? I plan to start there around Sept 21-22 and hike the coastal route.

Hi Sue,
Afraid not. I've already finished, but was not very diligent about keeping up my diary (I sill have one day to complete the writing).
I hope the weather is great for you; you'll pass through some stunning scenery.
Buen Camino