The arrival , Cacem on October 15 th

 It’s been a long day and night from South Carolina to our starting point, so it’s time to relax and catch up. I have not seen Patty in about 3 years, and Bills visit to SC was a year ago.

We all arrived in Lisbon early this morning , them earlier than me, we left 4 hours late so BP went on to our start location and got our accommodation . I spent 2.5 hours in the emigration line, half way down I decided to video half the insanity that was ahead of me.


I’m now out of a taxi in Lisbon and onto a regional bus for two hours, and all I’m getting is photos of the two of them at a cafe drinking white wine. I have not slept for 32 hours so I’m pretty knackered



 It feels good to be back on the adventure trail again-yet I’m somewhat apprehensive.  Maybe because it’s been two years and I have not put in much training . No big deal, it’s going to be great.

I have to say, flying with that freaking mask on is no fun for 9 hours, but apparently Portugal has just dropped the mask mandate so that will make life a little more pleasant


Following the wild Atlantic coast of Portugal (costa Vicentina) is going to be spectacular, I have visited before, but never as a hiker on foot, traveling the way of the ancient pilgrims..we don’t start in the Algarve, we are inland for three days before reaching the coast. First we walk the fascinating region of the Alentejo, the name being derived from the word “Tejo” , meaning “beyond the Tejo”reference to the river that runs through Lisbon, and is the least developed area of Portugal.  Found my crew waiting at the bus station for me to arrive, well,, at the bar next to the bus station




Let’s go ……




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