Bill made it to 70 today! He said we were either going to have a celebration of life or a parrrtay! He is the first male in his family in generations to live this long. Something that can’t be topped since he is the last male Shaw.
Bill, feeling more alive than ever stepped out in front of all us. We struggled to keep up!
It was supposed to rain today but the skies parted and stayed clear as we walked through acres upon acres of vineyards and rose bushes galore! 27,279 steps and 11.55 miles later we rolled into Ponte de Lima – the oldest in Portugal.
Bill got to choose where we sleep tonight and it’s the Municipal Albergue. He wanted Chappy to have a real taste of Camino living. Chappy couldn’t be happier – he gets to sleep with 9 women at the same time.Tomorrow 1 inch of rain is predicted – 100% – all day! On a good day the path is muddy and the steepest climb of the whole Camino…. Here’s hoping for the best.
haha love the two candles
It appears a Happy Birthday was had by all!
It was!
All the pictures sum up a great birthday… Looks like everyone is a happy camper!
Great people were born on this day! My Mom would have been 102 today and a good friend in Hawaii is also celebrating! Happy, Happy Bill what a wonderful place to be celebrating! Lots of love to all, Claudia
Wonderful celebration. Congrats Bill knew you could do it. Love seeing Paige.
Happy Birthday Bill!! Great people were born on this day! My Mom would have been 102 today.
Love the pictures Paige!
Claudia
Happy birthday to your mom too. Thanks Claudia.
Happy birthday Bill!
I plan on doing the Camino next year. I notice your sleeping quarters in one picture. I’m assuming that is outside of the normal. I have very low expectations (I know it is best to have no expectations) and prepare myself for the worst. Any advice is welcome. I will be doing the route from Portugal.
You can find private rooms with sheets and towels if you want or you can stay in the dorm type rooms for less. If you think you’ll be in dorms pack a silk sleeping sack with the pillow flap. I also made a small pillow case by cutting a regular one in half and then narrowing it. I added Velcro to the top inside. At night I put my down shirt coat in it and Velcro it shut and that’s my pillow. Where are you starting – what city?