Grand hotel do povoa.
9 September Friday warm but not blazing hot. Still sunny.
"The shortest line between two points is often a dead end"
Boogs, wearing Redican designed shirts, front only visible, preparing to start.
Left central Porto by metro. We have already walked the Douro to the ocean and the bit from the cathedral- pilgrims passport stamped. Today starts at the container port.
Perfect weather to start and on perfect boardwalks ( a civil servant was pounding nails in the planks to make the walk even smoother) most of the way up the coast. The seaside sparkles everywhere. Waves, beaches, rock formations. High sand quality but very very soft underfoot.
Passed an historical group of Roman tanks for fish salting. Pictured here and explained along with garum on Flickr.
On the only promontory seen today had a fine alfresco lunch. One item stood out: grilled bread, olive oil brushed, stuffed with chorizo. All home made.
After 15+ miles took a taxi for the last few kms. Certain feet not assisted by record breaking water blister.
Dinner at the hotel was so bad we left mid meal and found a local place. Peppers de padron, dourade. Excellent. Desert, requeijão cheese used to make a cheesecake.
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