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Camino Francés Stage ’25
This year’s journey takes a bold new turn, leaving the Camino Portugués behind and diving deep into the heart of the Camino experience. The route winds through the famed Rioja wine region, joining...
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Summary '24
Reflecting on my recent Portuguese adventure, I've discovered that third time's truly the charm! Of the three walks I've completed, this coastal journey stands out as the most memorable, thanks to...
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Day 6 - Vila Nova de Cerveira to Valença
The final day of walking has arrived—bittersweet, but also the shortest of the journey, with just over 15 km to cover. We set off at our usual 8:30, leaving the hotel behind and continuing our path...
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Day 5 - Vila Praia de Âncora to Vila Nova de Cerveira
We started the day with cool, crisp air as we made our way toward the coast and then followed the Rio Minho, heading to the charming town of Vila Nova de Cerveira. As the morning progressed, the...
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Day 4 - Viana do Castelo to Vila Praia de Âncora
Thankfully, today brought much cooler weather for walking, with a comfortable high of 19°c. We made our way back to the coast from our hotel, and the refreshing ocean breeze was a welcome companion....
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Day 3 - Esposende to Viana do Castelo
Today was by far the toughest of our three days of walking, and the hottest too, with temperatures climbing into the high 20s. We covered a solid 19 km over the course of more than 5 hours, with an...
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Day 2 - Vila do Conde to Esposende
Up bright and early this morning, ready to hit the trail by 8:30! A few aches and pains are starting to make themselves known, but nothing we can’t shake off as we set out on today’s...
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Mezzaluna
After arriving in Vila do Conde a bit later than expected, there was no time to waste—a quick shower at our hotel, and by 19:30, we were off to dinner! No rest for the wicked, as they say. We dined...
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Day 1 - Porto to Vila do Conde
Our journey begins with an exciting first day of walking, starting in the picturesque town of Foz do Douro, just a quick 15-minute drive from our hotel. From there, we’ll wind our way along the coast...
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Travel day
Today is our big travel day, flying from Dublin to Santiago de Compostela and then driving on to Porto. We kicked things off at Dublin Airport, where we met our team lead and fellow travelers before...
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Countdown
The adventure of a lifetime is officially on the horizon! All the preparations are complete, and with the final balances settled, the countdown begins. In just four weeks, we’ll be soaring into SCQ...
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Summary '23
More lovely scenery this year! Embarking on a 120km journey from Tui to Santiago, I braved the path over six exhilarating days. Each day held its own charm, with the shortest stroll of 12km and the...
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Café de Altamira
After conquering the walk, I decided to reward myself with a sumptuous dinner at Café de Altamira, nestled at Rúa das Ameas 9. Café de Altamira, an emblematic Michelin-star restaurant in Santiago, is...
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Day 5 - Caldas de Reis to Lestrove
Today marks the fifth day of my walk. The weather is perfect, and I've set out on a 19km trek from the quaint town of Caldas de Reis to the picturesque Lestrove. However, a slight hiccup in my plans...
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Early dinner
This evening the weather was absolutely divine, beckoning me to dine alfresco. Just a stone's throw away from my hotel, Hotel O Cruceiro, I discovered a hidden gem of a restaurant named Cafeteria...
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Day 4 - Pontevedra to Caldas de Reis
The fourth day unfolded as an epic walk of 24km, leading from the charming city of Pontevedra to the enchanting town of Caldas de Reis. During my midday coffee break, I crossed paths with another...
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Overnight in Tui
Tui at night! Leaving home around 9:30, I had a long travel day finally arriving in Tui at 20:00, just in time to plan & pack for tomorrow's walk and head out for a late dinner. I'm staying at a...
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Day 6
In this post I'm testing OpenAI for writing post content and the comparison is below. My words: Today was my sixth day of walking from Gernika to Lezama. Starting off this morning my feet and legs...
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La Madame
Venturing out to a culinary delight, I dined at the splendid La Madame tonight. The gastronomic experience was nothing short of spectacular, each dish perfectly complemented by the crisp, local white...
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