Wonderful photos and narrative! Thanks so much for your detailed description, David.
"another typical scene from the day, note the small fire on the right, a lot of these seem to be lit by locals" from Saturday...
It's olive season! Harvest...
Tuesday 19 November 2024, Braga - Caldelas.
This is a continuation of my account of life as a hospitalero in Salamanca and my Camino Torres
Today was a relatively short walk, so I got a later start, having breakfast at the youth hostel at 8...
Great to see that your aches and gripes seem to have departed. Wonderful account and memories of my recent wander. The scenery is looking more winters.
I stopped here for a lovely pastry and coffee also. Quite a thriving little town. I was in...
The Douro Valley is one of my favorite places. I have been there many times as a tourist in a car, but walking through it (even though it was a LOT of asphalt) was something else. It’s beautiful in any season.
That little loop through the...
Thursday 14 November 2024, Lamego to Mesão Frio
Today was like yesterday, but more so. More distance, more and steeper hills, even more stunning scenery.
I went to bed early yesterday and got up early. I headed down for breakfast st 7:30, when...
There is absolutely no need to blush, @caminka! This is an absolutely marvellous resource that you've put together, and it will be a great help for future pilgrims on the Torres. Over the years I've provided quite a lot of practical information...
I know @caminka does not like to toot her own horn, so I’ll do it for her. She has a large number of Resources, all of which involve very detailed info of all sorts. Check out the list.
Oops, I see that she did mention her other caminos, but...
I'm absolutely positive I'll be taking you up on that . . i'll peruse my big camino map for ideas. . .not in the North though ...I have a strong dislike of non-stop rain 😂😂😂... especially after the Geira this year
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