I love this town. Beautiful town square. Charming streets. Busy riverfront. And, loaded with history including a castle built by the Knights Templar in 1160 and an aqueduct built in 1600.
The Pegões Aqueduct
As I neared town I was surprised to see a gigantic aqueduct. When in use, it was nearly 4 miles long. A significant portion is still standing and in good condition. I walked below it and on top of it. Super impressive. Walking on top of it is scary. It’s about 100 feet tall. No railings.
The Convento de Cristo
I entered town from the top of the hill where the Castle is located. Inside the Castle there is a convent . I bought a ticket and toured the building and grounds. While the structure is beautiful, I found the dormitory and dining hall the most interesting sights. I could easily imagine the life of the nuns that lived here.
Tomar
An Unusual Family
When I got to town I went straight to the laundromat. So everything I own is now clean and fresh smelling. Clean clothes are such a treat on the Camino.
At the laundromat, I met a young couple from Texas. They had an infant. They are on their maternity/paternity leave walking the Camino from Lisbon to Santiago. Crazy!
Upcoming Days
Today, I just walked 5 miles. Tomorrow I walk 17 with a lot of climbing. So it will be one of the most challenging days of this Camino. After that I have 3 tough days then a rest day. It should be pretty, but challenging.
Bill on the Camino 
Bill, you puzzle me… you’re the brave dude walking 17 + miles a day, without a partner, without speaking the local language, and yet you get scared on top of a100′ aqueduct? It reminds me of driving with you in Greece last year and you got concerned with me passing a slow-moving truck on a twisty narrow road? Sheesh, next thing you will get scared of the Buckeyes on your football schedule! Keep those feet in great condition, Brother!
I told that crazy taxi driver… you don’t scare me, I’ve driven with Dr BS!!!
How’s your calf holding up?
Thanks for asking. Pretty good. Tomorrow will tell the tail. Interestingly, it’s been exactly 2 years to the day since I hurt it.
Also… fyi… I’m going to see Hae in Santiago!
Hae is in Santiago? A mini-director reunion, how cool is that!
Yes, very cool. Come join us!
I love that photo of the square. What do you yell at the locals to get them to clear out so you can take a photo of it empty in the middle of the day? Or is it during siesta and only the crazy foreigner is out?
It was siesta. The restaurants are all closed. I was going to go back and eat there but decided not to walk up there again. I love the piazzas in Europe.