Today I caught a train up to Guimeraes - the European Capital of Culture and said to be where Portugal was born being the very first city. I am staying with Couchsurfers named Cris and Telma in the city centre. Ok wow these two girls are absolutely amazing - so kind, friendly outgoing and are making my time in Portugal unforgettable. Cris had to go to work so Telma and I went for coffee and explored the city. The whole afternoon was a laugh Telma is hilarious ...

Halloween Party in Portugal here we come. So it's just after 11pm and I am exhausted after too many lates and walking about 15km around Porto today but it's Halloween and we must celebrate. Joana & Teresa have some wigs for their costumes and they grabbed some crazy glasses for me too wear! We went to the first bar about 20 minutes walk and unfortunately it was raining heavily but luckily we had umbrellas! We met their friends and then moved on to the next b...

So after about 4 hours sleep I was up early packing and getting myself ready to go to Portugal. After thanking Inma and being giving a couple of wonderful gifts - a T-shirt as I only have the 2 hiking ones and a packet of Macadamia nuts I was on the bus into the city centre to meet Roberto for my lift down to Porto. Roberto is a very interesting guy and has travelled extensively all over the world so was a very interesting and educational few hours. On arrivin...

Yesterday I went to Inmas school to talk to the students. I was asked to talk about my travels and inspire the students to do well in school and see the world, incorporating a bit of geography, history and Ofcourse English. The school day started at 10:15am and went until 5:15pm so it was quiet a long day. I talked to 6 classes of students all in the upper primary. I really enjoyed it and the kids loved my photos and stories - maybe I have found the ideal job: g...

Arghh my own room a warm bath and I am already feeling a million miles away from the Camino. Unfortunately my body clock still has me up at 5:30am! Today I am the Guest Chef at Inmas cooking school - 6 of her friends who get together every other weekend and cook together. I was asked to do it and jumped at the chance as I am very fond of cooking. On today's Menu we will be cooking Tuna Pasta Bake and a Peanut Butter Hummus - these will Ofcourse have a few of m...