Bom Caminho – 29 km – Vila do Conde
Not an easy day. The host from Albergue Senora da Hora was suggesting to drive by Metro to Matosinhos. This is close to the ocean and maybe I should have walked just along the ocean. Now I know it is called the Litoral route. The Caminho Portugués da Costa is more north. And I went more north first. Was quite a stretch to reach the Caminho.
Additionally some hay fever started and my nose was running more or less continuously.
Most of the time I was walking on the road with quite a lot car traffic.
Somehow it was a long way for the first day. After a while I put my special protectors for my feet on, I still have them from the Camino last year.
When having a rest on the side of a small road two women were passing. She said that many Albergues are booked out, so better to book before. I called the Albergue in Vila do Conde, and yes, booked out.
Also many hotels are booked out here. In this town are many tourists which are not pilgrims. In the end I called B&B Hotels and stay here tonight. Quiet, clean …
So I tried to book something for tomorrow night. The first booking at Sleep&Go in Esposende failed. It seems they don’t exist anymore. Booking.com will pay the money back. I booked another one, will be 27 km tomorrow.
Boa Noite
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That was a long walk Chandresh! You’ve done well! And I’m glad you found a clean and quiet place to sleep.
Nice pictures by the way!
Wishing you a gooood rest and a much better day tomorrow!
Boa noite e bom Caminho.
Thanks Dineke, today was really much better. Will see my next steps. Big hug, Chandresh
Always great to read your comments Chandresh and being able to follow your journey. Thanks for your beautiful blog!
Buen días, it’s nice to write it down daily, every day is so different 😘