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Thank you Mario. I appreciate your input and have enjoyed watching you interviews with pilgrims and you insights. I am still deciding where to walk but you have done much to alleviate my concerns about the Portugues.
Stefania
Diane,
Since you spend so much time in Portugal I was wondering where to find information about the weather such as temperature and rain fall. I do not want to walk in strong heat either. What weather do you expect I late spring and what do you call late spring? ; )
Stefania
Gijane,
I have asked Magwood about luggage transfer and we will see what I get for a reply. Also I have ordered Brierley's guide and will see if he has info in there. Mario of the Santarém hostel may also have info as he seems to be a great supporter of the route.
I too will want transfer of...
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Magwood,
Thank you so much for your beautiful blog and info here. I walked the CF 2014 and am considering the Portugues for 2015. One question I have is regarding luggage transfer. I really had foot problems on the CF and the Spanish doctors (yes 2 of them) told me to stop carrying my pack. I...
Thank you so much Annie,
I was thinking of late most of September 2015 and starting out in Porto as you did in May. It looks like 12 days of walking to Santiago and I am not speedy so maybe 14 if I breakup 2 long days into 4. I thought about doing the Finisterra/Muxia route with that. However...
Hi Scruffy1,
I read it and found it interesting for a number of reasons. This lady did not prepare for the camino by walking etc. so she had trouble with her feet, falling, etc. She did not ask for advise along the way hardly ever. She got good advise from people and when she finally did take...
Thanks Annie,
When did you walk and what was the weather like? Also did you meet many pilgrims along the way? I don't mind walking alone but I like to visit with people at the end of the day.
Stefania
Thanks so much Albertinho,
You and others responding to my question have just been great! Your details also help a bunch. I feel much more confident now than yesterday ; ) Since you used Brierley did you find it helpful besides the map portion? I have a friend that might want to walk this with...
Michael: Thanks so much for the detailed description. This sounds really good to me. Using the map Laurie had in her link makes that very clear. Much appreciated.
Stefania
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