by Paty | May 17, 2024 | Camino Portugués, Gear, Portugal, Spain
I walked the Camino Portugués over 8 days, beginning on April 30th and ending on May 7th, 2024. This trek to Santiago was completely different from my previous late summer/early autumn walks across Spain in many ways. In addition to the springtime weather and shorter...
by Paty | May 13, 2024 | Camino Portugués, Spain, Trail Journals
Sunday May 12, 2024 Starting Point: Salamanca, Spain Ending Point: Madrid, Spain Distance: 230 km (by train) + bike tour around the city After three days in Salamanca catching up with Sean & Angelique, it was time for me to head back to Madrid. I had a...
by Paty | May 12, 2024 | Camino Portugués, Spain, Trail Journals
Thursday May 9 – Saturday May 11, 2024 Starting Point: Ourense, Spain Ending Point: Salamanca, Spain Distance: 450 km (by train) After my one-day detour to Ourense to soak in the thermal pools, I was up early to catch the train the remaining 450...
by Paty | May 9, 2024 | Camino Portugués, Spain, Trail Journals
Wednesday May 8, 2024 Starting Point: Santiago de Compestela Ending Point: Ourense, Spain Distance: 110 km (by train) + 11 km (by foot) When I arrived at the cathedral in Santiago de Compestela yesterday, I barely stopped long enough to take a photo....
by Paty | May 8, 2024 | Camino Portugués, Portugal, Spain, Trail Journals
Tuesday May 7, 2024 Starting Point:Padrón (km 247.4) Ending Point: Santiago de Compestela (km 271.3) Distance Walked: 23.9 km (14.8 miles) Route: Central Route Today is my final day on the Camino Portugués. I woke up with just 24 kilometers left...
by Paty | May 7, 2024 | Camino Portugués, Portugal, Spain, Trail Journals
Monday May 6, 2024 Starting Point: Pontevedra (km 207.8) Ending Point: Padrón (km 247.3) Distance Walked: 39.5 km (24.5 miles) Route: Central Route I was pretty excited to get up early this morning. It was supposed to be 100% dry today –...
by Paty | May 6, 2024 | Camino Portugués, Portugal, Spain, Trail Journals
Sunday May 5, 2024 Starting Point: Vigo (km 174.6) Ending Point: Pontevedra (km 207.8) Distance Walked: 33.2 km (20.9 miles) Route: Coastal Route & Central Route Today was mentally tough from the very start. I woke up in a nice, comfy...
by Paty | May 5, 2024 | Camino Portugués, Portugal, Spain, Trail Journals
Saturday May 4, 2024 Starting Point: Sabarís (km 151.7) Ending Point: Vigo (km 174.6) Distance Walked: 22.9 km (14.2 miles) Route: Coastal Route I wasn’t able to fall asleep until after 11 pm, even with my earplugs in. The snoring at the...
by Paty | May 4, 2024 | Camino Portugués, Portugal, Spain, Trail Journals
Friday May 3, 2024 Starting Point: Caminha (km 110.9) Ending Point: Sabarís (km 151.7) Distance Walked: 40.8 km (25.3 miles) Route: Coastal Route + water taxi into Spain Today’s post begins with a rant. Why? Because I need to be honest and...
by Paty | May 3, 2024 | Camino Primitivo, Spain, Trail Journals
Friday – May 2, 2025 Start: Porciles, Spain End: El Espin Distance: 30.2 km (18.9 miles) Lodging: Albergue Casa Pasqual Day 3 of the Camino Primitivo began with fog and clouds again and the promise of more rain in the forecast. Low clouds loomed...
