Dr. Olga gave me the good to go...resume your walk with some advice. Blisters have healed nicely however the skin is understandably tender so:
1) lightly moisturize it nightly - do not spread it on like Nutella on toast
2) plan on walking shorter distances averaging 18 - 20 kms a day - doctors orders
3) walk a little slower especially in the first few days - will crawl on my knees if I have to. We normally walk in the 5 km an hour range...will target 4 km an hour. I guess I could try the 500 meter pace that my friend Dennis did on the Thames River Walk however that is slower than a snail!
4) if it rains and the socks get wet stop and change them...well I have 4 pairs now!
5) no more dressings as they will simply rub the skin ... so Dr. Paulo a very big thank you for your capable medical help. A special medical degree has been ordered and will be sent to Recife Brazil.
A real Camino blessing to have met Dr. Olga. She even said that if we have trouble we should call her and she will try to help. We told her we would send her a picture of us when we arrive in Santiago de Compostela...she seemed very pleased to hear this! I will be sure to wear my Tilley hat to look sharp!
Today I managed to get out and walk a bit and see a slice of the beautiful city of Porto. We even attended a short mass in the beautiful Porto Cathedral
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| Porto Cathedral |
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| Porto Cathedral |
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| Gondola into the harbour in Vila Nova de Gaia |
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| Gondola into the harbour in Vila Nova de Gaia |
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| Finally got to eat some traditional Portuguese food and drink Porto! Codfish cakes! |
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| Pork...no the whole pig was not on my plate! |
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| Last night Madeira fish dish with bananas and pineapple |
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| Chocolate cake shared! |
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| Tonight onion salad! |
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| Veal, french fries and rice! |
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| NADA's!!! |
So new day 1 of the Camino Portuguese starts tomorrow!
Hi Guy - pleased to hear that you are feeling better enough to resume walk. Delicious food pics!! Enjoy and good luck :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Pri appreciated...will keep food pics coming! Guy
DeleteYes! You are back! Nicely done Guy. Julien was SO excited to see your pic of NADA's - he Really wanted you to try them :) Looking forward to next blog entry. Pauline
ReplyDeleteMerci Pauline...Nata’s are great! Guy
DeleteI see you continue to enjoy the Natas - enjoy... and take care of those feet! Glad you also discovered the codfish cakes - I love those too... and the Douro wines... and if you can, the Coimbra area is known for suckling pig - if you can arrange for it, do try it... :)
ReplyDeleteNatas are great unfortunately passed Coombes regionš©. Appreciate your food suggestions Betsy! Guy
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