Tina and I are heading out to walk the Camino Portuguese from Porto, Portugal north to Santiago de Compostela - A short 150 mile walk. The seeds of this journey were planted 17-months ago while having dinner. Back then we considered many shorter paths but mainly focused on the Camino Portuguese and the European Peace Walk. After research and watching other's journeys it was decided to walk the Portuguese.
Original plans called for 5 weeks walking and we would depart from Lisbon, Portugal. Current senior employment leadership held some reservations this go round, so a 14-day walk was born with advice from seasoned Portuguese walkers. As many things Camino this turn of events happens to be in our favor as it avoids the worst of the Portuguese paths yet giving us a full Camino experience.
We have prepared for months, walking ever increasing distances and fine-tuning our equipment constantly refining our gear. We depart on our journey with everything we NEED all under 20lbs (9.07kb) SKIN-OUT, the only thing not in that weight is water which adds about 3lbs (1.36kg) when full.
What is truly amazing is the volume of support both of us have received and the positive comments people make about the journey. Family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers have all supported us to get to this journey and stay behind to cover for us while we are gone.
Thank you all!
Kevin
We are heading to the airport. So excited ��
ReplyDeleteHave fun you two!! Love Yetos!!
ReplyDeleteWe are finally in Portugal. It's been a long, rough flight. We are exhausted.
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