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

Thursday, September 27th, 2012

Lighthouse at Cabo Da Roca
Approaching Cabo Da Roca and the Lighthouse

Clare and Dennis at Cabo Da Roca
We Hiked for 6.5 Hours to Get to Cabo Da Roca

Clare and Dennis Reach Destination
View of the Atlantic

The Atlantic Ocean From Cabo Da Roca, Portugal
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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