Doing Fine Rosamaria successfully joined me in Barcelos and experienced her first hostel stay. We headed to Casa da Fernanda Tuesday morning and got caught in torrential thunderstorms and rivers of mud. Nevertheless Fernanda was a wonderful hostess and we made good friends that night. We had a lovely day to Ponte de Lima, where …

Last Day of Coastal Walking I headed inland after about 14km to join the Camino Central, same as Rich and I did a few years ago. The cutover is a real drag, as it is entirely road walking, usually with no shoulder. I knew better and should have chosen a bus or taxi. Oh well, …

On the Camino again This time I planned a group trip, originally for my neighbor Beth, and then I invited Dr. Rosamaria Murillo, CEO of El Buen Samaritano, to join us… Three ladies of a certain age undertaking the Camino de Santiago from Porto. Unfortunately an accidental injury has sidelined Beth. Rosamaria will be joining …