Up with the sun, or even before it. Definitely awake by six. I use the quiet time before breakfast to finally nail down the logistics for the next few days. The plan looks clear: today, Arrifana; tomorrow, Vila do Bispo, and from there, a bus to Sagres for the night. The following morning, I’ll bus […]

I actually slept pretty well, even if I woke up multiple times this morning. I tried to drift back to sleep at four, then five, then six, before finally getting up for good around seven. For breakfast, I just grabbed some tea, biscuits, and the fruit I had in my room – a banana and

Last night, as I mapped out the next leg of the trail, finishing off my guacamole baguette, a sudden chill hit me. I burrowed under the duvet and was out cold in no time. This morning, I found out I’d been sharing the room with a Polish hiker, and a Czech woman had arrived late

Sleep was solid, earplugs were the MVPs. I’ve been up since six, and breakfast kicks off at 7:30. By then, I’m already geared up and packed, ready to hit the trail right after grub. Just savoring one last peek out the window and after breakfast, at 7:55, I’m off to chase adventure. A little while