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Walking Away is the blog of walker, writer and website builder, Rosemary Mann.

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February 20, 2019

Getting to the trailhead, Santiago do Cacem, April 20

Summary

After a couple of lovely days in Lisbon, it was time to head to the trail head in Santiago do Cacem. The trip would be easy with just a short walk from our hotel to the metro and on to the bus station.

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February 20, 2019

Day 1, Santiago do Cacem to Vale Seco, April 21

Summary

The day dawned grey and drizzly which was not perhaps the auspicious start one wants, but breakfast at the hotel was simple but good.

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February 20, 2019

Day 2, Vale Seco to Cercal do Alentejo, April 22

Summary

The morning in Vale Seco started cloudy, but at least behind the cloud, I could see the sun.  Perhaps today, the Dry Valley would be a little less wet.

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February 20, 2019

Day 3, Cercal do Alentejo to Porto Covo, April 23

Summary

The trail splits here with the Historical Way continuing south on an inland route and an alternate connector trail leading to Porto Covo and the start of the coastal Fisherman’s Trail which was our chosen route.

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February 20, 2019

Day 4, Porto Covo to Vila Novo Milfontes, April 24

Summary

Following the Fisherman’s Trail we now looked for its distinctive green and turquoise markers, rather than the traditional red and white of other long distance trails.

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February 22, 2019

Day 5, Vila Novo Milfontes, April 25

Summary

Here it was, our vacation from our vacation—a break in our walking routine that afforded us some lollygagging as well as catching up on some much needed chores.

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February 22, 2019

Day 6, Vila Novo Milfontes to Almograve, April 26

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After a delicious breakfast of fruit, eggs and fresh buns, we packed up our now delightfully clean and sun-dried clothes, and started another day on the trail.

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February 22, 2019

Day 7, Almograve to Zambujeira do Mar, April 27

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The path for the second part of the day was a broader track and with clear skies, the water more impressive shades of turquoise, green and blue. Storks were plentiful both overhead where they seemed like kites and in their rock-top nests.

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February 22, 2019

Day 8, Zambujeira do Mar to Odeceixe, April 28

Summary

Right from the start, this section of the trail was different. It was much more hiking than walking with many exposed ascents and descents on small and winding trails.