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Day 9: Golega to Tomar

I’m not exactly sure why, but I slept badly. I woke to see that the swelling on my ankle had subsided, and could feel that the muscle I strained yesterday was stiff but OK. I felt that there was a good chance to walk. I woke at 8 o’clock, and as there wasn’t breakfast, I…
Camino Portugues, Portugal, Stage 1 February 13, 2023October 18, 2026 Comments 0 3 min read

Day 8: Santarem to Golega

Today’s destination is Golega, famous for its Lucitano horses, its equestrian center and a twice annual horse show that attracts tens of thousands of people. Horse trading has taken place in Golega since the 18th century and although I was only there for a few hours, one feels that it is a wealthy town. Breakfast…
Camino Portugues, Portugal, Stage 1 February 12, 2023October 18, 2026 Comments 0 5 min read
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