Moving at a snail’s pace I surely would see more. Such isn’t the case walking. Things are constantly changing perspective.
Find joy. It is easier when the walk returns to Eucalyptus forest and quiet green spaces. Afternoon’s thunderstorm became an opportunity for an unexpected exquisite lunch of roasted octopus.
Modern Portuguese architecture has common elements…bold right angles, clean lines, floor to ceiling windows, cantilevered space, flat roofs, and tall privacy walls.
Seven Rates communities celebrate Corpus Christi by creating flower paths on all streets leading to the church. Corpus Christi commemorates the Last Supper.
Neighboring homes.
Doors…ports of entry.
Today begins a new section of the Portuguese Camino for me. A short day albeit it all road, all traffic.
Porto scenes.
I remembered the walking tour guide from 2022 but didn’t remember soon enough his persona as a stand-up comedian want-to-be. I tipped him, aborted the tour, and salvaged the afternoon. I wowed myself by finding the shop that sold cork placements seen in 2022. A happy VISA moment.
TOF or Time on Feet is a running term for a slow easy long run. The weather condition was perfect for walking…foggy morning, overcast day, temps low 60’s. I wore double shirts most of the day. It was an impromptu decided to condense two days of walking into one day.
Linda Scandore 