Saturday, August 27th, took us to the small town of Azumbaja, a distance of @ 12 miles. A portion of our journey was along a gravel path that ran alongside a small stream. Again, we crossed a couple of railway tracks today and the busy A-10 and N-3 highways. We also passed a nuclear power plant and, before entering Azumbaja, a sewage treatment plant where we had to wear our N95 masks because the smell was overwhelming!
Walkway alongside busy A-10 highway
Bull fighting seems to be a popular pastime in this area of Portugal. We've seen lots of posters announcing upcoming bull fights. Vila Franca is known for its breeding of fighting bulls and Vila Franca and Azumbaja have their own versions of the 'running of the bulls'.
Bull ring in Azumbaja
Today was the last of our 'short' days as the next three days we'll be averaging @ 20 miles per day. Then, a well-earned rest day in Tomar, home of the Knights Templar. Please keep us in your prayers during the days ahead.
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