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Day 4: Coastlines, Cappuccinos, and Climbing into Âncora

by Russ

From sea breezes to village streets, today’s trail served up beauty, breezes, and the perfect cappuccino.

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Day 3: Hills, History, and Hiking Poles to the Rescue

by Russ

Chapels, old towns, and 15.5 grueling miles later, we made it to stunning Viana do Castelo.

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Day 2: Calla Lilies, Cobblestones, and the Camino Charm

by Russ

Winding through wildflowers and sipping cappuccinos by the sea, Day 2 gave us a taste of Camino charm.

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Day 1: From Porto to Póvoa with Ponchos and Pilgrims

by Russ

16.6 miles, one tropical storm, and too many snails to count. Camino life has begun!

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Day 0 (part 2) – A Day in Porto

by Russ

Our Day in Porto

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Day 0: Planes, Trains, and Power Outages

by Russ

Our hike hasn’t even started yet, and we’re already off to a challenging adventure!

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Our Camino Plans: Walking the Portuguese Coastal Route

by Russ

See how we’re planning our Portuguese Coastal Camino! We’ll be hiking on our own, staying in hotels, and sharing our daily journey and schedule.

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The Camino de Santiago trek adapts to the 21st century [video]

by Russ

Here’s a recent news segment from CBS regarding the El Camino de Santiago.

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The Symbolism of the Scallop Shell on the Camino

by Russ

Discover the symbolism of the scallop shell on the Camino de Santiago, and learn why this ancient symbol still guides and inspires pilgrims today.

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The History and Modern Use of the Camino Pilgrim Passport

by Russ

Discover the history and modern use of the Camino Pilgrim Passport. See how this tradition connects us to centuries of pilgrims and marks every step of our journey!

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Our El Camino Hike

  • Introduction: Our Plans
  • Day 1: Starting in Porto
  • Day 2: Camino Charm
  • Day 3: Hills & History
  • Day 4: Coastlines
  • Day 5: Portugal to Spain
  • Day 6: Half Way There
  • Day 7: Coastin' into Vigo
  • Day 8: Epic Day
  • Day 9: Ancient Bridges
  • Day 10: Vineyards & Springs
  • Day 11: Edge of Santiago
  • Day 12: Arrived at Santiago

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