This morning seems like days ago

 Posted by VQT

Photo Esposende name in the rain. 

Leaving Esposende in the rain.  We walked for about 2 hours in moderate rain.  


Photo of LP on trail. 


Photo:LP navigating rocky path.  

Photo:LP and trail side shop owner, VQT.  

Shop owner was overjoyed when I showed him a photo of his trail side shop from 3 years ago. 


Photo: LP crossing over river on stone bridge. 



Photo: Small church we passed.  

It was a long day - 15 miles.  Starting out in the rain and then walking in wet shoes and socks wasn’t a lot of fun.  We have been very fortunate with the weather for most of our Caminos - so today was an anomaly.  

Arrived in Viana do Castelo and could not find our hotel.  Finally arrived and it’s very basic.  After such a long day a basic room just doesn’t provide joy.  Staff at reception desk is excellent and they had a stocked cooler.  A cold Super Bock and a little rest worked wonders.  

Now to find dinner - no one offered to cook for us tonight.  

Comments

  1. CDZAugust 26, 2026 at 3:12 PM

    This is the first trail I've seen that's more in the "wild" vs paths through fields. Really cool looking.

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