Worst night on the trail so far, hands down. Even though it was just two of us in a six-bed dorm, my bunkmate James rolled in late last night, bringing a thick boozy haze with him. Between the impossible-to-open window and a mattress that felt like a slab of concrete, sleep was a no-go. Still, […]

I’ve been tossing and turning since five AM. By six, I’m definitely checking emails and starting to pack. My American bunkmate heads out first, and I follow close behind. To avoid disturbing the others in the room, I repack my backpack in the kitchen, grab a quick breakfast, and by 7:20 AM, I’m out the

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