Tag Archives: Porto

Busing around Porto

Posted on 29/05/2019 by magwood

The breakfast spread at Gallery Hostel this morning was as good as most hotels.   I ate muesli with soy milk, fresh fruit salad and a small roll with jam. Way more than I needed. Then I watched a chap … Continue reading →

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Limping around Porto

Posted on 28/05/2019 by magwood

Not having tested the extent of my mobility for FOUR WEEKS, I somewhat guiltily booked myself ‘special assistsnce’ on my flight from Málaga to Porto. The easyJet employee I spoke to was extremely helpful and supportive and upgraded my booking … Continue reading →

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Listen and learn

Posted on 23/05/2019 by magwood

Who knew? (A lot of you probably, but not me.)  Already three weeks since the sudden end to my camino and I am still using a crutch to get around.  Three weeks!!  At first I thought I would be fit … Continue reading →

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Day 18, Grijó to Porto, 17 km

Posted on 19/05/2014 by magwood

19 May 2014 This morning began just as strangely as last night ended. I had mentioned to the young woman carer that we would like to leave between 6:30-7:00 am and she said she would tell her colleague to open … Continue reading →

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Planning the Portuguese

Posted on 02/02/2014 by magwood

I am flying into Lisbon, Portugal, on 30 April 2014 and will be setting off on the camino Portuguese on either the 1st or 2nd of May. I am travelling alone and don’t expect to see many other pilgrims on … Continue reading →

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