I can't believe it's already our third day on the trip. We have been super busy since we got here. Yesterday we got into Lisbon around 9am and found out hostel (which looks like it came out of an ikea magazine). After we dropped our bags, we set out for the city. We spent the majority of the day looking for the castle of King George. It seemed pretty simple since it was on the top of a hill, but I think we went up every single hill before we found it. (Just warming up for the Camino.) Once we found it, there was an admission fee and we decided not to take the tour (yes, I'm already regretting that decision. Next time!). 
While walking around, we got to see amazing sights. One of my favorite things may be the tile on the outside of many homes. It's gorgeous.
We got a little adventurous at lunch and ordered sausage, blood sausage, and a dish called choco (cuttlefish...ink included). We'll just say I didn't have any fish but I don't regret that because everyone was feeling it a little later. Haha.
Dinner (besides an insanely expensive cost) was incredible. We ordered tapas (appetizers) and 3 main dishes which we split. My favorite was Portuguese Steak with dried prosciutto and potatoes. We ate with Sam (a missionary in Lisbon) and his family. It was great!
Yesterday was also "Portugal Day" so many of the public places were closed due to the holiday.
This morning we woke up and went to clean 2 small "warehouses" (basically larger storage units) for an organization that houses children with AIDS. Though we weren't able to spend time with the kids, we got to organize all the items that they will be blessed with. (You can ask Zach about the dust and how many bottles of house cleaner he had to organize.)
After saying goodbye to Sam, we are lunch and jumped on a train (yay for free wifi). We are on the train on our way to Porto, where we will meet up with Abel. Abel is a missionary along the Portuguese Camino, and he owns a hostel. One of our main goals is to encourage him in his work here ministering to pilgrims from all over the world. Abel will be hiking with is, but as a pilgrim instead of a guide.
We are all exhausted, but enjoying the adventure.
Looking ahead: we will spend the night in Abel's hostel (and shower!) and travel into Spain tomorrow. From there, our hike starts the next day! We have just started our 24+ hours of travel including overnight.
I'll try to keep posting when I get consistent wifi.
Love you all!
Prayer requests:
FEET (doing good so far...100 miles ahead of us)
Refreshing rest during all day travel
Good attitudes
Effective ministry
God's leading
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