Portuguese Camino Day 0

Camino 2 has began !!

I woke early and was dropped at the airport by Claire.. there wasn’t a huge amount of time to say goodbye so in no time at all I was off through the airport doors and the adventure was underway.

After a brisk rub down by airport security I was on a plane and ready to go. The moment I stepped on the plane the stewards obviously recognised I was a man of action.. a stout, trustworthy soul who could be in charge of the emergency exit. They asked if I would mind sitting in the seat with extra legroom (and also two empty seats beside me so I could spread out like a cat on a fireside rug) in the understanding that if we were to plummet from the sky I would be there to save all on board.. obviously I agreed and took up my position as potential saviour should the need arise.. 25 minutes later I was well into my second bottle of wine and had melted cheese splattered across my trousers. Some would argue that if the plane were to crash I may have been more of a hindrance than an asset but inside I was as vigilant as ever.

Luckily I made it to Portugal without incident and made my way onto the tram into Porto centre. On the tram a chap called out my name and it turned out he was a reader of my blog! We had a brief chat but then I had to hop off before I got chance to get his name. He commented on here with the username “B” so I’m hoping he’s called Bernard.. or maybe even Bartholomew.. I’m sure time will tell.

I had a wander around Porto up to the cathedral and took a few photos while I waited for my shiny-new walking buddy to arrive..

She was still an hour or so out so I took a couple more (cue additional photos)..

Walking and photo taking done I met up with my buddy. (From this point on we shall call her Celine.. because that’s her name).. we found a place to stay.

We popped to Decathlon to buy a walking pole and now as I sit here writing this evening is drawing in and food is calling.. I’m planning a quiet night.. up early tomorrow for day 1 walking and I’m still not exactly sure which path I’m taking yet.

The journey is underway.. who knows where it will take me.

Until tomorrow

Buen Camino!

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