I’ve sent this map to family and I haven’t forgotten my Camino family here. I am taking the path closest to the ocean. I’ll post where I am and hopefully you can follow along. The map is from the Brierley guide book for the Portuguese Camino. My first night will be in Matosinhos which is […]
It’s hard to believe that I leave for Porto a week tomorrow. Well, I have my safety pins – they’ll have to do for a safety net as well, because I don’t have one of those. However, I have my euros. I’m just taking 200, which is about $300.00 Canadian. I will have 2 credit
Camino #34 – A Week To Go Read Post »
Today was a busy churning through the check list day: 1. Get haircut. Done 2. Return 2 purchases that didn’t work to MEC. Done. They were a) a new waist pack because the one I have and like, keeps unclasping. I didn’t like the one I bought. It was too stiff and ugly, so I’ll
Camino #33 – Finally Conected Read Post »
I promised a post about my second meeting with the Toronto chapter of the Canadian Company of Pilgrims. Again it was amazing. These are very ordinary people doing extraordinary “things.” I knew I was really looking forward to hearing the keynote speaker Dennis Garnhum talk about his book, “Toward Beauty,” which I have read. (It
Camino #32 – A Host of Fascinating Pilgrims Read Post »
These reservations are not second thoughts about my trip. They are the anchors that ensure I get back to Porto on time for my flight home. First I booked my return journey from Santiago to Porto. I decided to take the regular bus line – Alsa. There are trains and fancier buses, but I have
Camino #31 – A Few More Reservations… Read Post »
