Because today (Sunday, September 4th) was going to be a relatively short day of walking, we decided to have our taxi pick us up at 9:30 and we would explore the Roman ruins in Conimbriga (which opened at 10:00) before starting our walk to Coimbra. It being Sunday. the restaurant at the inn was closed so we walked to the bakery where we had had lunch on Friday and enjoyed a breakfast of coffee, orange juice and pastries. By the time we got back to the inn, our taxi was waiting for us (same driver, but much more relaxing ride today).
We wondered through the ruins, exclaiming at the beautiful mosaic tile floors in some of the homes and the 35,000 sq. ft. mansion!
Amphitheatre stage
Close up of mosaic tile floor
House of the Fountains atrium
At @ 11:30, we were ready to head on our way to Coimbra. The first 6.5 miles were relatively flat, mostly along secondary roads and woodland tracts. The last 5.5 miles were undulating hills, some very long and steep. As we neared Coimbra we passed an ancient Roman aqueduct and the medieval Monastery of Santa Clara. We were all weary as we walked the last few miles through the city to our hotel, arriving @ 5:30. After checking in, we asked for our luggage and were informed it hadn’t yet arrived! Rich immediately called the Camino Ways emergency number, and they contacted the luggage transfer service and were told our luggage was on its way. However, they didn’t actu
ally deliver our luggage until after 7:30. We ended up going to dinner sweaty and dirty, but glad we had a hot shower and clean bed to look forward to. So glad tomorrow is a rest day!
ally deliver our luggage until after 7:30. We ended up going to dinner sweaty and dirty, but glad we had a hot shower and clean bed to look forward to. So glad tomorrow is a rest day!
View of the Roman aqueduct
View of Coimbra as we make our way downhill
into the city
Weary travelers resting on the Santa Clara bridge
before entering the city
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