It’s the first day that we started with blue skies! We relished in the day knowing that tomorrow and the following 2 days will bring rain. Saturday it is predicted to rain up to 2 inches!
Today we walked a quick 8.9 miles with about 20 other pilgrims. It’s like an accordion – you bunch up and expand – bunch up and expand.
We took our last “vacation” day yesterday to visit the town of Braga – rich in history and known to have the first cathedral in Portugal. Originally, we were supposed to celebrate Bill’s birthday on this vacation day but like the weather (literally and figuratively) plans change….
We are now luxuriating at the magnificent Quinta da Cancela in Balugâes – built in 1736. We have it all to ourselves – the owner is having dinner ordered in and we will begin to celebrate Bill’s impending 70th birthday – 4 hours and counting.
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Have smiled and frowned with you. Love the pictures and narrative. Happy birthday Bill ! Love Linda and Clark
Thanks!!! Having a great time.
LOOKS LIKE YOU ARE STILL ENJOYING… A COKE ZERO IN A BOTTLE… GOTTA LOVE THAT!!! I WANT ONE… HAPPY BIRTHDAY BILL A DAY EARLY.XOXO
I’m enjoying going along on your journey. Happy birthday to Bill.
Susan Thomas
Thanks Susan!
This walk just keeps getting better and better
Great pictures! Look forward to viewing every day! Happy Birthday Bill!!!
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Happy Birthday, Bill! You know how to do it: Flip Flops, Friends, Family, Food, Finewine and Fun!!
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xoxo
CathyandKevy
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Start everyday with coffee and your blog; thank you for the daily entertainment. Happy birthday Bill, what a great way to celebrate except for the walking, the rain, and the mud. LG
I am on vacation with you! This is wonderful and love the narrative. Have looked up places you have named to get more history. Be safe and happy!
That’s so great that you are looking up the places! Thanks for coming along.