5/13/22 Santarem to Azinhaga

Following the way marks out Santarem was a little difficult so we used the Camino Ninja app to make sure we were not off course.

Leaving Santarem

Later on that day we were on a small road with a lot of cars wizzing close by us and it was several miles before we realized that we were not on the Camino. We eventually picked up the camino but not sure how both of us missed the waymark for that.

We finished the day again where it was over 90 degrees. Normal weather in May for Portugal is around 75. Beth is struggling with blisters on her toes each day.

Azinhaga

We made it to Azinhaga and went to the only restaurant in town. It was over 90 degrees…..I’m talking inside the restaurant. The waitress couldn’t speak English and we don’t know Portuguese so she started to Google translate when the customer behind her said something to her in Portuguese. She picks his plate up and shows us….yes, we’ll have two of those please.

Coldest beer ever

As we come out of the restaurant we met this Irish guy who struck up a conversation with us about the Camino. I then realized it was John Brierley who writes the guide books for the Caminos…..so cool. To me it was like meeting one of the Beatles.

John Brierley

3 thoughts on “5/13/22 Santarem to Azinhaga”

  1. Are you having fun – wouldn’t you rather be on dependable EBikes?? 👍👍🚴🚴

  2. Just saw you were blogging your trip, so excited! I thought the dude in the middle pic was Tom at first. Was going to suggest coming home asap. Have a great time!

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