Fischerpfad / Rota Vicentina 🇵🇹

The bus ride from Sines to Lisbon went great. However, it was still a 2-hour walk from the bus station to the hostel. I mistakenly thought it was closer on the map, but Lisbon...

This afternoon, my trip on the Fisherman's Path comes to an end. The route today was really quite familiar in the end. It was kilometers along the road. Had I known this...

This is my penultimate stage. Wow, how quickly time flies. Today, there's another selection of beautiful, empty coves. They even put up a sign for me: 64-year-old, turn left....

So much for not getting up early. Last night, two more hikers arrived, and they also set off very early this morning. The advantage of that was that I could really take my time...

Oh man ........ just before 6 a.m. the first one in the room gets up and shortly after is already off on the tour. The others in the room follow at 6:30 a.m.! Charly would...

Today we continue on the Fisherman's path. The little break was refreshing. The place and accommodation were great. As two days ago, I walk along the Seixe River for the first...

Today is my rest day. I sleep in late, enjoy breakfast at the nearby café, and then explore the small town. There is a lot of art to discover, from a long wall adorned with many...

Today I tested my new leg warmers, and they proved themselves on the sandy sections once again; nothing slips into my hiking shoes anymore. The coast is breathtaking again, but...

Had a great sleep, thanks to the homemade Port wine! The breakfast was also fantastic, homemade! And then putting on freshly washed clothes, especially the socks! At the...

This morning I again started my day at the (regular) Hostel on the Hill. The breakfast was delicious again, even though I ordered something different and it was served at 09:15...

This morning, I was invited by Kathi and Carsten for breakfast at the hotel. Luckily, it is only 100 meters from my hostel. That was quite a different category compared to the...

I slept well through the night, which is no surprise after the long journey in hot weather. After a good breakfast, which is only served starting at 8:30 AM, I set off for...

This morning, I set out early. The first stage is longer than I had 'planned', but I couldn't find accommodation in Salema during the trip planning. At 7:30 AM, my hiking shoes...

As expected, DB has really set things in motion for me. Train delay, missed the connection to the S-Bahn, the next S-Bahn was delayed, I had to open my backpack at the security...

It will be beautiful again

Later ... when is that? Hardly has the day begun when it's already six o'clock in the evening. As soon as Monday arrives, it's already Friday again. ... and the month is over....

During the tour, it was not difficult for me to write down my experiences of the day here in the blog in the evening and complement them with pictures. But since I left, a few...

On my Camino, I reflected on my past life and future. That's when I came up with the idea of the traffic signs I encountered. Under each image, there is a short thought. You...

Today is a rest day, so I won't say much. Take a look at the pictures, they say more than........

Today starts my last hike. It feels strange already. Muxia offers some beautiful natural spectacles as a conclusion. On the cover picture, you can see a hotel complex on the...

I had prepared for a rainy day, and that's how the day started and how it ended, but the arrival in Muxia and the tour of the city made up for everything. It rained steadily...

As I set off around 8:00 in the morning, it is still pitch dark..... and quite chilly (5°/at least above freezing). I have to go down from my 'Ponderosa' to the town, pass...

Breakfast at the hostel, Cortado at the café and off we go! The mood is still a bit uncertain... is this a new path, or does my Camino continue? It doesn't matter, with every...

The only scheduled item on the agenda is attending the Mass at 12:00 pm. Due to the high demand, it is recommended to arrive early. So at 11:00 am, I sit on a church bench and...

Onwards to Santiago de Compostela! Today, I will reach the destination of the Camino. But what does this positive outlook do to me... in the morning, I can't get out of bed...

'My Camino' becomes 'the Camino ' When I start in the morning and leave dozens of pilgrims in the cafes of the city behind me, I am still confident. But I am running late...

It's the people! What makes the Camino special to me? I'm sure I'll be asked that when I return. The question has been accompanying me on the journey so far. The landscape I get...

It's still dark as I leave the small town, or rather the 4 houses including the hostel, behind me. It's dry and the sky looks like it's going to be a beautiful day. After just a...

2 good decisions! Slept well, the heater turned on last night and I didn't get cold even without a blanket. Last night I had dinner with Elvira at the 'Galicia' restaurant,...