Episodes
Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
3.4 - CPI: Beyond the Mountains
Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
Nick and Wendy talk about their experiences and highlights on the second half of the Caminho Português Interior, including the city of Chaves and some interesting ‘wildlife’ they encountered along the way. Finally, they wrap up the CPI and compare it with other Portuguese caminos.
Monday Jul 25, 2022
3.3 - CPI: Rural Portugal and the Douro Valley
Monday Jul 25, 2022
Monday Jul 25, 2022
Nick and Wendy check in from the Caminho Português Interior and talk about the first half of this little-known camino route. In particular, they discuss the practicalities of the camino and the highlights of the trail, including yellow broom flowers, stepping stone bridges and the Douro Valley.
Monday Jul 18, 2022
3.2 - Viseu and the Caminho Português Interior
Monday Jul 18, 2022
Monday Jul 18, 2022
As they prepare to begin walking the Caminho Português Interior, Nick and Wendy discuss their expectations for this off-the-beaten-track camino. They also give their impressions of Viseu, the city that traditionally serves as the starting point for the CPI.
Monday Jul 11, 2022
3.1 - The Rota Vicentina
Monday Jul 11, 2022
Monday Jul 11, 2022
The third season of our podcast is called ‘Caminos and More’ and we begin with the ‘more’: the Rota Vicentina in southwest Portugal. In this episode, Nick and Wendy discuss their recent 10-day journey on this stunning coastal walking trail.
Thursday Sep 23, 2021
2.11 - Camino Finisterre
Thursday Sep 23, 2021
Thursday Sep 23, 2021
Nick and Wendy complete their coast-to-coast camino by walking to Finisterre (Fisterra). They reflect on arriving at the end of the earth and look back on their whole camino experience that started 60 days earlier on the south coast of Portugal. Buen camino!
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Thursday Sep 16, 2021
2.10 - Caminho da Geira e dos Arrieros
Thursday Sep 16, 2021
Thursday Sep 16, 2021
In the last stage of their journey to Santiago, Nick and Wendy walk the Caminho da Geira e dos Arrieros. In this episode they talk about the highlights of this unknown camino, from the Roman road to the scenery to the amazing welcome they received. They also discuss the joys of Galician weather and finally meeting some pilgrims. Bom caminho!
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Thursday Sep 09, 2021
2.9 - Camino Torres
Thursday Sep 09, 2021
Thursday Sep 09, 2021
As they continue their journey to Santiago, Nick and Wendy discuss the highlights (and lowlights!) of the eight days they spent walking the Camino Torres from Trancoso to Braga. Bom caminho!
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Thursday Sep 02, 2021
2.8 - Caminho Nascente Highlights
Thursday Sep 02, 2021
Thursday Sep 02, 2021
After arriving in Trancoso at the end of the Caminho Nascente, Nick and Wendy discuss the highlights of this fabulous camino and reveal their plan for continuing to Santiago. Bom caminho!
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Wednesday Aug 25, 2021
2.7 - The Beiras
Wednesday Aug 25, 2021
Wednesday Aug 25, 2021
Nick and Wendy talk about walking through The Beiras on the Caminho Nascente. This region is full of mountains, historical villages and, most importantly, cherries! Bom caminho!
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Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
2.6 - Special Places
Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
Nick and Wendy talk about special accommodation options on the Caminho Nascente, including five start-up albergues where the spirit of the camino is on full display, as well as a castle-hotel and convent-hotel at the other end of the spectrum. Bom caminho!
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