Caminho Português: Day 9 -11
Conímbriga and Coimbra
It’s been a bit tough but we made it to Coimbra and our rest day. We spent the previous night in a beautiful modern hostel in the backyard of a suburban home near the Roman ruins of Conímbriga.
Coming out of the town of Alvorge that morning a little “puppy-grino”, doggy pilgrim followed us all the way to the next village.
Coimbra is a gorgeous town and so much to do. Last night we went to a Fado concert, which was great fun and then got entertained again by a really talented street musician while we were dining outside.
Today we went in a guided tour (by 4×4 vehicle) to the Schist Villages on Lousã mountain about an hour away. They are truly peaceful and beautiful.
This afternoon we took a tour of the University of Coimbra. We had a very passionate guide who filled our heads with valuable Portuguese dates and history. The highlight is the library, but no photos were allowed.
We’re heading out very early tomorrow morning to try to avoid a very hot afternoon that’s being predicted. However, the remnants of a tropical depression are headed our way. We may have large amounts of rain for the rest of the trip. We’ve been tossing around the idea of back up plans if my feet don’t heal up or the weather is unmanageable.