As predicted, today was rainy, very rainy.

As I came out of my accommodation, a string of pilgrims came past .

A few were following me which is not a good idea. A man called out from a bar to tell us we were going the wrong way!

Portugal still seems to be quite religious country.

The route followed that of a Roman road for quite a few kilometres but only a small section hasn’t been covered with bitumen.

Pilgrims in the mist.
A sign warning of pilgrims on the road and a thoughtfully provided pilgrim facility.





Around midday, the rain became quite heavy and I sought shelter in a bus waiting shed to have my bread and cheese lunch. By this stage, my socks were wet and I was getting cold.















There wasn’t long to go though, and I arrived at the hostel at 1pm to find it almost full.



















I hate the top bunk!





The hospateleiro told me that he has been getting about 8 pilgrims a night recently and occasionally only 1 or even none. Tonight it’s full up with 24.





 Checking in





The weather has cleared for now but more rain is expected for my walk to Porto tomorrow but it’s just 15km away .












Today’s Relive video ….





https://www.relive.com/view/vWqBmB1gnQ6