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Rota Vicentina-10
Vila do Bispo to Sagres - 22th March 2023
What a lovely day. I started by making things up and picking my own way to the coast, just in case the large group of mainly ancient French women walkers was hateful. As a result I had a nice ramble through the countryside and headed on to Cabo de Sao Vicente without seeing anyone until I was on top of it. So far my choices to ignore the way-markers have bit me on the arse but this time it was baby powder and fluffy towels.
I got to Sagres feeling good. The pain in the feet seemed to have plateaued and I even had time for a swim - once I’d dealt with some outstanding matters.
The square in Vila do Bispo. I get a hint of the channel 4 tin man.
Sagres. The last couple of miles, when you have the town in sight, always feel the longest.
The pool which I had to myself for a while – forgetting to message Cora. Soz.
Now that I’ve rounded the corner of Portugal – so to speak – it is due east to the finish line. This, perforce, means that the morning sun will be full in the face instead of just off my port bow. Mucho sunblock.
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