Today was an 18K walk. The amount of ups and downs is surprising us. The cobblestones are taking a toll on our feet now. Hopefully we get some flat walking soon.
We stopped at a shady bench in front of a church to air out our feet. We stopped trying to go in churches since so many were closed when we started our Camiño. I tried to see if it was open and was surprised that it was.
As we got close to Coimbra, we came upon Santa Clara church and convent. Too spent at this point to explore that historic site.
We arrived in Coimbra and are treating ourselves to a stay at Hotel Oslo. We asked for a lunch recommendation and the clerk said “do you want to eat like the Portuguese people do”. How do you say no to that statement? I finally got to try “Chanfana” (Portuguese stew). Without that recommendation, we would have walked right by “Adega Paco do Conde”. We felt a lot better after getting a good meal in us.
No hotel stop is complete without the trekking pole clothesline.
We gathered up whatever strength we had left to climb the stairs to see the Se Velha Cathedral.
Afterwards we made our way down to the Monastery Santa Cruz and Beth lit some candles in memory of our son Brian Stapleton. His birthday was today.
…..everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about, be kind always.
Tom and Beth – you’re looking fantastic- does look a little warm however 🙃🙃Love the story so keep it coming- hugs from Down Under 🤗🤗
Love seeing your posts. Keep them coming. What a wonderful mix of emotions in one day!
Amazing basilica in the church, beautiful. Lovely way to commemorate Bri’s birthday.