A Short Break From the Caminho
After our longest day on the trail, we were beat. Feet and other body parts were very sore. Fortunately, we… The rest of the story »A Short Break From the Caminho
April 2024
Caminho Portuguese Day 6: Monsanto to Fatima. The Longest Day
“Nothing in the world is worth doing unless it involves difficulty.” Theodore Roosevelt Last night we stayed at a great… The rest of the story »Caminho Portuguese Day 6: Monsanto to Fatima. The Longest Day
Caminho Portuguese Day 5: Santarem to Monsanto. Day of the Revolution
“I remember vividly in 1974 being in the mass of people, descending the streets in my native Lisbon, in Portugal,… The rest of the story »Caminho Portuguese Day 5: Santarem to Monsanto. Day of the Revolution
Caminho Portuguese Day 4: Valada to Santarem
”Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt.” John Muir Last night… The rest of the story »Caminho Portuguese Day 4: Valada to Santarem
Caminho Portuguese Day 3: Vila Franca to Valada. Flora and Fauna
“There’s nothing like the peace of the countryside, the quiet and the lack of distraction. It helps you to focus… The rest of the story »Caminho Portuguese Day 3: Vila Franca to Valada. Flora and Fauna
Camino Portuguese Day 2: Alverca to Vila Franca
“Portugal has a peaceful feel about it. I sit on the terrace overlooking the vineyard there and I feel cut… The rest of the story »Camino Portuguese Day 2: Alverca to Vila Franca
Caminho Portuguese Day 1: Lisbon to Alverca do Ribatejo
“We plan, God laughs.” Old Yiddish Saying If you know us, you know we are hooked on caminos—usually European based… The rest of the story »Caminho Portuguese Day 1: Lisbon to Alverca do Ribatejo
Experiencing Marrakech
“Food is our common ground, a universal experience.” James Beard One of our favorite parts of traveling is enjoying different… The rest of the story »Experiencing Marrakech
A Day (or so) on The Rock
”Look round, my boys, and view how beautiful the Rock appears by the light of the glorious fire.” George Augustus… The rest of the story »A Day (or so) on The Rock
Segue in Sevilla
“The air soft as that of Seville in April, and so fragrant that it was delicious to breathe it.” Christopher… The rest of the story »Segue in Sevilla