I left the hostel early and caught the train south to Alverca to make up the trail I missed before Vila Franca de Xira. The… Read More »Camino de Santiago Pilgrim Portraits: March 23, 2023

Mette and I set out early to be the heat. This day we walked through fields and vineyards which were hot by 10 am. We… Read More »Camino de Santiago Pilgrim Portraits: March 24, 2023

Mette and I left Santarem early and took some cool photos of the mist and sunrise. As long as the mist lasted, the temperature was… Read More »Camino de Santiago Pilgrim Portraits: March 25, 2023

We started early again this day with the hopes of reaching Tomar. I was able to get some decongestant at a small town pharmacy along… Read More »Camino de Santiago Pilgrim Portraits: March 26, 2023

I felt no better this morning so I walked across the road and asked the friendly neighbor Luis for a ride to the hospital. He took… Read More »Camino de Santiago Pilgrim Portraits: March 27, 2023

I took an early bus from Tomar and transferred in Fatima. Most pilgrims from Portugal walk to Fatima so at least I can say I’ve… Read More »Camino de Santiago Pilgrim Portraits: March 28, 2023

After six days of rest and of watching Portugues Netflix, it was time to resume my Camino. I got up early, walked across town to… Read More »Camino de Santiago Pilgrim Portraits: April 2, 2023

I was freaked out by the number of pilgrims on the coastal route, so I got out early that morning, walking back to the coast… Read More »Camino de Santiago Pilgrim Portraits: April 3, 2023

Luis Luis and I had crossed paths for the past two days, stayed at the same albergues, shared a room, and walked at about the… Read More »Camino de Santiago Pilgrim Portraits: April 4, 2023