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    How does the Camino Portuges compare to the Camino Frances ?

    Hello! I walked the Camino Portuguese in Sept/October 2012. I did about 12 days between Lisbon and Porto (I'd have to check my notes) and then 10 days from Barcelos to Santiago de Compostela. It's very different atmosphere wise. I didn't meet any other pilgrims until I was close to Porto. Also...
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    A winter walk...why am I worried?

    thank you Rebecca and Toad of Toad Hall - I really appreciate your comments, and for putting me onto this wonderful video blog of the Irish couple with a baby - such a great way to get an understanding of what winter will be like. My excitement and imagination is reignited! Much love to you both!
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    A winter walk...why am I worried?

    Hello Camino friends, I have a dream to walk the Camino and arrive at Santiago de Compostela on Christmas Eve. I've walked the Camino Frances twice and the Camino Portuguese, but these have all been walks in September/October/November. This time, I'm starting in the second half of November...
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    Camping stores in Porto

    We are very soon Laurie! We arrive in Lisbon on 23 September, start walking on the 26th. Starting to wake up in the middle of the night with 'excitement' insomnia...just want to get there and start walking! It's my third Camino, but first Portuguese Way, so a bit delirious! Thanks for the CSJ...
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    Camping stores in Porto

    Thanks heaps for these responses! Laurie, yes, I just discovered the two albergues between Lisbon and Porto, so there's been the change of plan (or rather, back to the first plan!) to take our sleeping bags. Am so excited about these two albergues and the opportunity to meet other pilgrims on...
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    You know you are a seasoned pilgrim, when you

    You've finished the Camino, but if you see yellow arrows anywhere else, you automatically follow them (aka 'Yellow Arrow Fever'!)
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    Camping stores in Porto

    Hey there fellow peregrinas and peregrinos! My sister and I are starting in Lisbon next month (yay!) and are considering using private accommodation until Porto, then getting sleeping bags there and accessing the pilgrim accommodation from Porto to Santiago de Compostela. Anyone know of any...
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    Starting from Lisbon next week- few questions

    you sound very close to Santiago de Compostela - have enjoyed reading your thoughts about the Portuguese Way - my sisters and I walk in September-October and are ridiculously excited. For me, it's my third Camino (the previous two were from Roncesvalles and St Jean Pied de Port respectively), so...
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    updates on the Lisbon-Porto caminho

    Thanks for these updates - my sisters and I are walking from Lisbon to SdC in September-October, so will add any useful information we can! But, if anyone can give any ideas about accommodation between Lisbon and Vila Franca de Xira, that would be great! Wanting to ease into the Way, rather than...
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    footwear on the Camino

    thanks everyone for the great comments. so many good ideas! I think I'll keep with the trainers I've broken in, and I like the idea of two pairs of socks. five weeks go - am VERY excited now! have been planning to go back ever since I last walked the way in Sept - Oct 200! anyone else walking...
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    footwear on the Camino

    Hi everyone, After much deliberation, I've decided to wear trainers/runners rather than boots on the Camino for this time around, mainly because I wear orthotics and my feet, orthotics and boots don't all get along with each other! Although my feet are very comfortable in my trainers, and I've...
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    Not as good as I thought...

    A late entry to this discussion... I walked the Camino from Roncesvalles to Santiago in 2001 - to sound cliche, it was everything I wanted and more! Sure, I walked a little weirder by the end of it all, but I've dreamt of returning since I finished, and I get the opportunity in September to...
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    Camino de Madrid October 2008

    Hi Kevin and Kari, Thanks so much for that information, and especially for your well wishes. It's good to know what to expect. I've got a friend joining me for a few days on the stretch from Madrid to Sahagun (not exactly sure at what point, but your comments have me thinking where I'd like...
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    Camino de Madrid October 2008

    Hi everyone, Just been reading all your great posts on the Camino de Madrid. I'm planning to walk in late September through to late October/early November and am torn between returning to the Camino Frances (I started in Roncesvalles and have always wanted to get back to do the passage between...
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    My 1st Camino: Irun-Bilbao first week of September - good id

    Reading your post was great - thanks 'Camino or Bust'! I'm planning the Camino del Norte for September-October this year, and your information is invaluable for me. Good to hear about the uphills and downhills - my fears will help me step up my training! Well done!
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