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    20 things to do and see in Santiago de Compostela

    Hi Dear Members, Let me repeat my old question. The question is "does anybody know about the progress of restoration of the Portico of Glory in the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela and portal of Platerios (South Portal)? Is it possible to get in through southern gate and get out from the west...
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    Vila do Conde to Rates

    Dear colleagues, We spent a night at Vila do Conde in May. Next day we found our way without any problem using the John Brierly’s Guide book and painted arrows. Sometime it happens when you look at the yellow arrow sign or the shell and cannot see them. Fortunately I had my wife with me and she...
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    Class of 2013

    Good luck man!
  4. LieutCol.Ret.

    Class of 2013

    Hi dear colleagues, Me and my wife entered SDC today about 18:00 hrs local time. We have received our Compostelas and checked in the oldest pilgrim's hospital since 1499. Tomorrow we'll visit traditional twelve hours Pilgrim's mass and pray for all good people. Bien Camino! Sincerely...
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    Class of 2013

    Today we were marching between the areas affected by the rains. Fortunately we left dry and clean and reached Caldas de Reis. According to http://www.intellicast.com and local sources the weather is going to be improved on Monday. But it will be no so hot as in North Australia. Local people are...
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    Class of 2013

    Hi, Sorry, but sinse I'm marching together with my wife we are staying in the hotels not in albergues. That's why I'm absolutely useless as the expert on that theme. Signs and markings of the way are better in Portugal. Nature, landscapes and architecture are excellent in both countries. The...
  7. LieutCol.Ret.

    Class of 2013

    So, we have been marching from Porto since May 11 and we reached Tui, Spain, today. Bien Camino to all pilgrims marching to Santiago!
  8. LieutCol.Ret.

    Class of 2013

    Hi, Me and my wife are going to leave for Porto through Frankfurt on Main in fifteen hours. In thirty five hours we are supposed to start our march to Santiago from Porto! God bless all of you and I hope you would wish us the same. Sincerely, Oleg and Svetlana
  9. LieutCol.Ret.

    20 things to do and see in Santiago de Compostela

    Roger Ma’am, Thank you for your information. You are as always very useful help provider. So, no problem one day they will finish that restoration. Sincerely, Oleg
  10. LieutCol.Ret.

    Class of 2013

    Don’t worry Bene. God and Saint James will save you if you show the behavior of a Good Christian! Age is not important. Some guys were already the Regimental Commanders at the age of 18 and Joan of Arc was the Commander in Chief at the same age. So, don’t worry and follow the yellow arrows...
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    medieval pilgrimage?

    orlaithballach, That’s the good idea. In fact you are no first and no last who is thinking about that and who just accomplished it. Just do it. The easiest thing is just to put on medieval doublet, houses, boots or pilgrim’s robe. It will be just the colorful show. The most important think is...
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    20 things to do and see in Santiago de Compostela

    Dear John and other members, Does anybody know about the progress of restoration of the Portico of Glory in the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela? When I visited the Cathedral last time in May/June 2012 that Portico was covered by the scaffolds because of restoration and it was impossible to...
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    Porto to Santiagio in May: Alexwalker and Jurgen

    Hi Alex and Jurgen, Me and my wife are going to start on May 11 from Porto and reach SDC on May 20, 2013. I think we will have a lot of chances to say “Buen Camino” to each other. God bless you and good luck! Sincerely, Oleg
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    What Hiking Boots/ Shoes to buy?

    Hi, I prefer “Meindl” from Bavaria, Germany. This is the family business existing for last three hundred years. When I saw a picture of the Grand dad of Present owner I noticed he held German soldier's boot in his hands. It was enough to understand that family knows everything about the...
  15. LieutCol.Ret.

    Class of 2013

    Hi all former, present and future Las Peregrinas and Los Peregrinos, Oleg is here back on the wagon again! Since I cannot afford thirty days of vacation this year and cannot accomplish Camino Frances again or Camino del Norte I’m going to accomplish Camino Portuguese. All flights have been...
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