Day two- to Cercal du Alentajo




 10-17-21

After yesterday, we were a little apprehensive for this leg. Started out earlier and made our way to the trail. In order to find accommodation, we had to go 5 miles off trail, today we have to back track that and get back on the trail in order to get to Cercal.

 Lucky it’s overcast today again, but our spirits were a bit better after a great meal last night. I am not sure what it was yesterday , was it really that bad, or am I getting soft after two years of not walking?, I think it’s a little bit of both.

Anyway, I knew better, what I was in for this leg, and we all just walked it out.

                                                         Breakfast





We were looking forward to a section at the huge lake, as we could walk along the water, this would be pretty and cooler, but low and behold, when we go to the lake, it was mostly empty from the drought.

BARRAGEM DE CAMPILHS LAKE





Never the less, we stopped for a break, then headed for Cercal which was 8 km away. Once again, lots of hills and rocky ground. patty has developed a pair of nasty blisters on the balls of her feet, this is a concern.

                      Taking a shady break under the cork tree





She s a tough cookie, as she bit the bullet and walked into Cercal and immediately had a beer. What!,,,,,, you didn’t know beer was good for blisters???

         Cercal town in the distance






 Once we got into town, we found the hostel and got cleaned up, then went out for a snack in the town square. I think she should stay off those feet for a day and let the blister dry out, rather than push it and make things worse, maybe get it infected ,but we will see how things look in the morning.



 Today was tough again, but mentally I think I’m back in the saddle, and I’m walking better too. It’s funny how two years and my body has forgotten how To walk. My legs and shoulders hurt this morning, but 1 mile in and all that was forgotten. Tomorrow we head for Porto Covo, and we reach the coast, I’m looking forward to that, and I think it will be a whole new type of hike at that point. 20 km, or about 13 miles, apparently not too much elevation change, but,,,, that’s if you believe the guide book

Comments

  1. UnknownOctober 17, 2021 at 12:55 PM

    Feeling your pain and would so love to be walking with you, Brian & Tory 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️

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  2. Sallyanne Holmes, GRI, MRE, REDSOctober 18, 2021 at 4:15 PM

    It would be the weirdest thing if there was never a photo of you in your blogs without a beer or glass of wine in your hand. Keep them coming. Safe journeys

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  3. MychoneysOctober 19, 2021 at 3:39 PM

    Wishing I was there…

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  4. AnonymousOctober 19, 2021 at 7:36 PM

    Ah! So good to see you and relaxing! Wish I were there. 😘
    Nicole

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  5. LisaOctober 20, 2021 at 10:30 AM

    Damn blisters!! That’s what I worry about. Did you bring mole skin? If not get it… no you don’t have to catch one 🤣 food looks amazing.

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