Saturday 15th of September 2012,
A pleasant days walk, temp. mid 20's as the day wore on, Stopped in Valenca (still Portugal) some 20km walking distance today ... entered the old walled city that overlooks the river and valley below .... looked more interesting than wondering on to Tui, Spain another km or so.
Found an interesting private Hostel, all brightly coloured and all six of us ... the Yanks, Liz and I staying there.
Lunch and out to explore, the town and the ramparts of the city, its massive and completely intact.
Checked out the market in the main square as well as many of the bars and cafes ... eating is good with a group of people, as lots of different dishes to taste and hands going everywhere.
Realised I had stayed here some 26 years ago whist on one of those European trips ... had a car that time and stayed at the Parador.
Think I am enjoying this time better, well different times and experiences.
We are all talking about staying another night here .... this may be the highlight town of the entire trip!!!!