It is surprising to me how quickly we have arrived at the halfway point of our Camino Portugués. We have endured some difficulties and experienced many joys and much beauty. We are thankful for the prayers from home and God’s protection and love along the Way so far.

Today was a nice day. We walked about 22km. The landscape varied from small towns to highways to eucalyptus forests.

Eucalyptus forests grow fairly quickly and are large. They harvest the trees for paper products I believe. Today we passed through areas where the eucalyptus trees were cut down and replanted. When they are young they are particularly pretty…such a lovely colour of green.

When we arrived at our hostel we discovered that there wasn’t really anywhere to eat close by which was a little discouraging since you work up a hearty appetite by supper time when you walk so far. The hostel had some microwave dinners for sale. So that’s what we had! Yummy!!!