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Portugal, Day 8 – Day Hike, Cabo Da Roca (Westernmost Point of Europe)

Thursday, September 27th, 2012

Approaching Cabo Da Roca and the Lighthouse

We Hiked for 6.5 Hours to Get to Cabo Da Roca

View of the Atlantic

Can you see New York?

We completed a lovely but strenuous seaside hike to Cabo Da Roca (The Westernmost Point of Europe). The trail wound it’s way up and down multiple ridges which abruptly cliffed out into the Atlantic.

We scaled up and down these undulating spines and enjoyed the path most when it wasn’t covered by this evil spikey bush. At times, we each were writhing in pain as the little needles stabbed our calves and ankles. Luckily, Pedro usually charged ahead and managed to find the way. But he was the least prepared to bush whack, having worn 3/4 length pants.

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Tags:10th Anniversary, Adventure Tour, Cabo Da Roca, Hiking, Portugal, Westernmost Point in Europe
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Portugal, Day 5 – Hiking the Postman’s Way (Carminho do Cartiero)

Monday, September 24th, 2012

Pedro pointing the way. Hiking signs are color coded, so it’s relatively easy to stay on route.

The high point of our journey along the Postman’s Way!

Beautiful Fall Colors!

Our adventure of the day was to do a lovely and historically significant 13km loop hike in the Rio de Frades area. In a not so distant past, this huge area was serviced by one postman, who would routinely hike along this path to deliver the mail. In this hilly and mountainous region of Portugal, it was quite the task! I imagine the postman being a superbly fit guy!

Later that night, Jess made us a very special meal of roast lamb, potato, garden greens, and rice. The food was so amazing it’s just hard to describe the level of deliciousness. The best I can do is a picture: