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Zambujeira is a really nice little town, white buildings with blue trim under red tile roofs lining cobblestoned streets. And it has a nice beach also. We just got in too late, too hot and too tired to feel inspired to walk down to it. Although I did have enough initiative to grab a cold Read More …
A series of low rumbling storms blew in over the night, waking everyone and giving the place a much needed soaking. Our hosts said there had been no rain for 6 months. Morning was the usual breakfast of bread, ham, cheese, fruit, custard torts and very delicious orange juice. OJ on the Iberian peninsula, the Read More …
Our inn at Milfontes (Milreis) was a quirky angular room overlooking the main pedestrian street, and also the local surfer bar which remained open and active until 4 am. We headed our way down the streets to the boardwalk, got past the battalion of cats guarding the ferry and hopped on for a ride that Read More …
Late August and September were a complete bust for me. I’d abandoned my PCT hike due to patellar tendonitis that left me hobbling despite 3 days of icing and ibuprofen in the town of Cascade Locks. I tried walking on because I couldn’t bear the thought of quitting the trail, but it was no use. Read More …