Day 3: Matisinhos to Azurara

Walking the Camino

This was our first real walking day... 12.5 miles along a coastal boardwalk... low 70s, light onshore breeze, spectacular views... just really special. Here's where it really started to feel like the Camino. We saw our first sign, the iconic yellow sun/shell and arrow that points the way. We saw many more travelers, our fellow pilgrims. And we got more stamps in our passports.

We arrived at our guesthouse at the same time as a father-son biking the Camino. The host was a bit frantic as her phone had broken earlier in the day. But she led us into the house with a warm greeting, "Come in, this house is your house. I made cake for you. Welcome!" The spirit of the Camino.

We're starting to feel a little hitch here and there. Jessica is having an issue on one of her feet, and my hips, back and knee are complaining just a little bit. We've decided to take more breaks going forward.