2022 Saturday, Oct 8

Belugaes to Ponte de Lima

A walking day from Balugães to Ponte de Lima, the oldest city in Portugal.

13.27 miles walking 9:23 am to 5:10 pm; 889 feet elevation change. 14.9 miles for the day.

2022   Portugal   Camino Portuguese

Click the link for the video of the day: https://www.relive.cc/view/vJOKxXk14w6

São Martinho church
The Romanesque church of São Martinho dates from the 12th century but has been renovated several times. In the early 20th century, due to reduced space and conditions and the increasing size of the parish, the church was replaced by another. Surprisingly, it was open on a Saturday morning and even had a pilgrim stamp!
altar of the São Martinho church
Inside the São Martinho church.
Santiago in the São Martinho church
San Tiago the pilgrim has a major placement in the church (San Martinho on the other side.)
Richard and a tree-lined path
The path started with woodland dirt roads after we got back on The Way—but it was shady!
Huub and Jan walking along the road
Huub, who stayed at the same hotel last night, walked part of the morning with us.
Jan and Richard with a feline friend
A friendly kitty! First he/she jumped in my lap but then seemed more satisfied snoozing next to us.
rocky trail
The pathway is now much rockier. It’s getting much hotter so the shade is welcome.
Steve and photobomber Helene with Richard and Jan
Best picture ever!! Photobombed by the photographer! Thanks Steve and Helena!!
trail marker with messages
San Tiago and all the pilgrim messages and prayers.
Huub, Steve, Jan, and Richard
A late lunch on the trail. Huub and Steve had the same idea for lunch and beat us there.
Camille, Cathy, and Jerry
New pilgrim friends from Spokane, Washington : Camille, Cathy, and Jerry.
A mural describing Dom Teresa’s pilgrimage
A mural describing Dom Teresa’s pilgrimage in the 11th century.
Ponte de Lima bridge
Within site of the bridge at Ponte de Lima.
Casa do Canastro in Ponte de Lima
Our abode for the night. We had to enter through the garage entrance with this outside sign. We had our own house in the estate: two bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and living room. We were a walk to the dining room. Only guests here!
Casa do Canastro - our bedroom
Our bedroom.
Casa do Canastro - our private living room
Our living area.

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