Caminho do Norte: Day 12 – Ansião to Rio de Couras

Ansião was just as sleepy when we left town as when we’d wandered in yesterday. Once again we’re doing our own thing in terms of distance and destination. Not only is the next official stage of the Caminho do Norte … Continued

Caminho do Norte: Day 11 – Ameixieira to Ansião

After sorting out a breakfast of sorts in our lovely room at Pedra Oliveira, we bade farewell to our French hosts and set off at 8.45am. The morning air that greeted us was decidedly chilly with strong gusts of wind, … Continued

Caminho do Norte: Day  6 – Santa Maria de Feira to Branca

On this, our sixth day of walking the Caminho do Norte, we awoke to a beautiful morning and clear blue sky. Frankly, we were so unimpressed with the majority of yesterday’s route that Harri has studied the map and worked … Continued