In 2015, our 43 days along the Camino Frances across northern Spain included only one day of rain. So far, of 23 days in Portugal, we’ve had five rainy days, of which three have been walking days and two resting days in Lisbon.

Rain implies MUD, and mud suggests slippery footing. Even though the Portuguese Way has rarely followed its ancient course (unlike the Camino Frances), there have been many stretches of Roman road, marked by uneven stones and cobbles. There have also been (as in Italy) plenty of places where you walk ON the watercourse, picking your way up or down rocks tumbled together by streams of water.

So, we arrived in Baiona, Espana to meet our friends Rafael and Marta needing to take a break from walking to get some rest and to let some injuries heal before we walk the last 4 days into Santiago.