Portugal 2024
Hiking Along the Rota Vicente for a Few Days
Fisherman's Trail - Day 1 - Arriving in Sines
Yesterday I arrived in Sines. It's a beautiful little Portuguese city near the ocean, and I slept in a wonderful little but expensive (35€ per night for one person) hostel named Origens Hostel. The view from the rooftop terrace had a funny geometry.
Fisherman's Trail - Day 2 - Walking to Porto Covo
Leaving the small hostel in the early morning hours with a new friend was exciting. We knew where we wanted to go and that it was far, but we were also excited for a day full of beautiful conversations, hiking, and stunning landscapes, so with our backpacks squarely on our backs.
Fisherman's Trail - Day 3 - A Day of Resting and Recovery
Today was a very slow day. Sick and tired, still having stomach cramps, I lay in bed for most of the day in my small hostel room. But during the middle of the day, I started to feel a bit better, so I went outside to see the beautiful coastline of Porto Covo.
Fisherman's Trail - Day 4 - A Long Walk and Camping in the Dunes
Walking in the morning after the last two days were spent recovering in bed from the stomach flu I had caught felt wonderful. I woke up early because I knew that I wanted to walk a long way today.
Fisherman's Trail - Day 5 - A Beautiful Last Day
Waking up in the sand dunes in the early morning, I am freezing. It's gotten cold overnight, and condensation water is dripping from the walls of my tent, wind tearing at the fabric. But it's time to head out and leave. I love how easy it is to pack up the simple Decathlon tent.