Camino Portuguese, Day 0 and Day 1

May 25-27. Porto

Had a day and a bit in Porto. Played tourist and walked around a lot. Visited the Cathedral and got our first stamps on the pilgrim passports.

We went to the bookstore where Harry Potter’s stairs are (in one of the movies). Sean and the kids went to a Port tasting tour.

Our first walking big day was long. Porto to Vilarinho, 25 km, about 15 miles, which ended up being 18 because our hotel was out of the way. Warm weather, and lots of cobblestone streets, which made it hard to walk on. Not many pilgrims along the way.

After our long walk we had a chance to swim in the pool with amazing jets, and some of us opted to go to the Atlantic Ocean and soak our legs. Fun evening.

Harry Potter bookstore & stairsWalking around Porto Starting our walkWell earned lunch & beersEnjoying the pool jetsAt the ocean, soaking the legs in cold water

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