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  1. Maurice Frank

    Central Day 1 Route Options Porto to Vilarinho

    Thanks for the reply. I’d follow this plan if I had two days but I want to reach Vilarinho the first day. (I edited my original post to clarify that)
  2. Maurice Frank

    Central Day 1 Route Options Porto to Vilarinho

    Hello, I am walking the Portuguese Central starting in Porto on July 24. I have read that many people consider the first day out of Porto to be unpleasant because it is too much in the city, through an industrial area, and sometimes on roads with inadequate space between walkers and cars. I...
  3. Maurice Frank

    Appointment needed to go to health Center ?

    I went to the Fromista (on the Meseta) health clinic last fall. A sign on the door indicated they would serve pilgrims during specific hours 9:00-10:00 AM and 18:00-20:00. I waited until 6:00 PM (18:00) and was treated for my blisters, then as directed, I returned in the morning for follow up...
  4. Maurice Frank

    Travel Insurance for Americans

    I purchased SevenCorners through SquareMouth for my Camino Frances last fall (I’m American). I had my blisters treated by the town medical clinic in Fromista. I had to pay cash, about $77 USD and I got a receipt. When home I filed a claim with documents. The claim was paid in full in 30 days, no...
  5. Maurice Frank

    Making friends when starting the Camino later

    I did not meet my two closest friends on the Camino Frances until Rabinal. And the Camino family I walked into Santiago with didn’t come together until a few days before then last stage. It’s never too late to bond with others. I was part of two other temporary but meaningful families from St...
  6. Maurice Frank

    Kdrama Camino Sighting!

    Two of the most joyful people I met on my Camino Frances last fall are Koreans. I always felt happier in their presence Thanks for sharing this and reminding me of them
  7. Maurice Frank

    Scanning Credential and Laminating Compostela

    That sounds like a better option. Thank you
  8. Maurice Frank

    Scanning Credential and Laminating Compostela

    @digger, I was unaware of that, so thank you. I have learned something. In the future, if I have any other paper items I will not laminate. As the saying goes, it seemed like a good idea at the time :)
  9. Maurice Frank

    Scanning Credential and Laminating Compostela

    First, let me say I understand that pilgrimage is an inner journey of transformation and that many pilgrims place little or no post-Camino importance on artifacts such as the Credential or the Compostella. I know some pilgrims do not even request a Compostella. I respect how others walk their...
  10. Maurice Frank

    No fear: there IS vegetarian food in Santiago

    Two other vegetarian restaurants I enjoyed last October were Entre Pedras and A Corre Vexeta. Check days and hours they are open.
  11. Maurice Frank

    Hiking up O Cebreiro in the Rain

    Last fall I was at the place where you go left for the trail or stay on the road. A local man saw me and told me to stay on the road because it would be safer in the rain. Barely saw any cars. A wet day but I made it safely. Next time I’d like to try the trail.
  12. Maurice Frank

    Merino wool shirt

    I bought three long sleeve lightweight REI brand merino wool shirts. They were quite good and comfortable. Less expensive, and if you use a member coupon (new ones coming March 15), they are even cheaper. As someone said, I wore a second shirt on chilly mornings and that was warm enough. Didn't...
  13. Maurice Frank

    The Packa vs Altus Poncho

    thanks for letting me know about the OR Helium
  14. Maurice Frank

    The Packa vs Altus Poncho

    Hello and welcome Helge, Which jacket do you have, and how effective (waterproof) is it? Thanks Maurice
  15. Maurice Frank

    Bouncing between Central and Coastal

    Thanks for a point worth considering
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