This morning we had breakfast near the albergue and then said goodbye to Susanne and Mark.
After that, we toured around Porto for a few last hours before leaving. We ate lunch at an incredible restaurant on a river. Below you can see my selfie with my favorite two tourists. Haha...We're such Americans.
After lunch, we headed back to the albergue to pick up all of our gear and grab a bus to Ponte de Lima. Sam joined us at a metro stop (which was totally a God thing) and we made it to the bus with seconds to spare.
We have arrived in Ponte de Lima! It is the oldest town in Portugal. After grocery shopping for breakfast and lunch tomorrow, we are settling in for the night. The city is beautiful, featuring a Roman bridge with views to die for. (Don't worry mom, I won't jump off any bridges this year...probably.)
Tomorrow we start our hike on one of the most vigorous parts of the Portuguese Camino. More like a rock climb than a hike, it is sure to be a trying first day. Additionally, there are not any cafes until you reach the bottom. Mentally and physically tiring. It will be a great start!!
Thank you so much for your prayers and support. All the little things add up to a successful trip. I am so grateful!
Please pray:
Our dinner tonight with other pilgrims
Solid rest tonight
Mental toughness as the day gets long
Physical stamina for one of our most strenuous days
Additional strength to make dinner tomorrow night for our fellow pilgrims
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