This morning we started at the gates of Lisbon: we crossed the River Tejo and headed eastwards into the heartland of Portugal. Soon we left the city behind and found ourselves caught in a mystic, timeless atmosphere of Cork trees, Olive trees and green willows.

Right now the whole country is covered with a fresh green coat! Sheep and cows add as living decoration to a fantastic countryside!

The first meeting took place in Vendas Novas. Two schools and the mayor lined up along the road; the kids passed the torch and led by the mayor they run with us a couple of hundred meters!

In Montemor a group of disabled people received us and cheered us on our continuous run.

The day ended in one of Portugal's old traditional cities: Evora!

This old Roman settlement has quite a history as one can see as one is passing through the old city gates! A run through the historic part of town and a meeting with the mayor ended an intense first day on the road!

Distance: 127km

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