Day 23: Porto to Vilarinho

Porto to Vilarinho

Distance: 16 miles/ 26 km
Total: 211 miles

Today's hike

I would classify it as a pretty unremarkable day. Most of the day was spent on Cobblestone or pavement, but that's how my guide described it so I was not surprised.

As opposed to the more basic type of hostel last night, I was in the mood to spoil myself. I came across a real nice one. It included shampoo and soap in the shower, a full place to hand wash my clothes including soap and lounge chairs to lay down in the sun. Yes, this classifies as luxury on the Camino.

Met a nice Canadian at the hostel as we were sitting in the sun loungers. Cathy and I chatted about grandkids, life ambitions, and s lot about the meaning of the Camino in our lives. Headed into the town center for a good supper which was loaded with vinegar and salt.

Notable memories

Here is a poem I wrote while sitting in the airport in Madrid.

Safe in Port

Rough waters 

   Whitecaps 

      Foam soaked air

Bow up 

   Crush the waves 

Bow Down 

   Waves break over 

Leading seas 

   Ship steers 

Astern seas 

  Ship reacts 

Abeam seas 

   Ship rolls 

Fair winds

   Sail on 

Following seas 

   Glide on 

Mainsail 

  Moves her 

Moonraker 

  Guides her

Love is safe 

   In port 

Love belongs 

   Like sailors 

      At sea

Beautiful little church I came across on the way out of the city