Last Row – Sept. 28, 2022

  • Portuguese Camino: Day 15 / Albergaria-a-Nova to São João
  • Distance: 15.7 miles / Total 220.5 miles
  • Time: 8 hours
  • Ascent: 1,792’ Decent: 1,527’
  • Weather: 55-71 degrees / partly cloudy

Last row to hoe. Whether it’s 5, 10, or 15 miles to walk, the last miles are the hardest. Towards the end, my thinking isn’t as sharp. I see way marking signs but I don’t really look at them. Was it “right,” “left,” or “straight on?” Retracing my steps, I actually look at the sign. My body is saying break time.

Pre-dawn bread delivery is common. Slipping away from my hostel at 5:30am, I asked to buy bread from the delivery man. Smiling he offered me a roll and good journey.
As a scallop shells was on his pack, could he be returning from Santiago de Compostelle?
I will follow you anywhere.
Urban living in a green tiled house.

6 thoughts on “Last Row – Sept. 28, 2022”

  1. You outdid yourself with today’s pictures Linda, love the black front door, the green tiled house, and the man with the donkey/mule belongs on the cover of NatGeo!
    Best
    Bill

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  2. Congratulations! You can be justifiably proud of yourself and surely ready for a long rest after this journey. Cherishing every moment, Tom

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  3. Absolutely agree, however long or short the walk the last few miles are always tiring! all the best for the rest of your route. Joanna xx

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