Oh look! It’s a trail!

We’re only three days in, but it’s been beach boardwalks and cobblestone streets until today.  Today we saw plenty of cobblestones, but we also saw a trail!

Real dirt - not to mention rivers, waterfalls, forests and hills really improved our mood, and also our experience.

Already, we are getting to know people the we see on the trail.  One of the day’s highlights was clumping up with a number of them at a “take what you need / leave what you can” stop in a shady place along the trail.  Sodas, beers, snacks, sandwiches, potato chips, purses, …, were available and everyone left some cash to help replenish the treasure chest.  And yes, brownie filled Oreos is a thing.

There were plenty of churches, many dedicated to St. James (Santiago)

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Staying in Viana do Castello where a delightful Mother’s Day dinner was enjoyed by both the Mother”s in our little group.

Tomorrow, back into the woods.

(Monkey Puzzle Tree)

Catch you tomorrow!