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  1. SueFalls

    Weather in October

    It was such a great experience and I loved the route I picked! But the sun and heat was relentless and I did complain about it. I sent my raincoat and a few other items ahead to SdC since it looked like I wasn’t going to need them. When I read about the rains and flooding just a week later...
  2. SueFalls

    Weather in October

    I hiked Porto to Santiago coastal and senda Litoral routes, and spiritual variant from Sept 21- Oct 6, and had hot, sunny weather with no rain. Apparently it poured rain the last two weeks of October and they had flooding. Hard to predict what Oct, 2024 will be like.
  3. SueFalls

    Foot problems on the Coastal

    I’m not a dr, but had a similar medical issue so will share what helped me finish the Camiño. I hiked Porto to SdC this past Sept-Oct on the coastal route. Everything was great (except a few blisters) until I reached Viana do Castelo, a little farther north than where you are. I had severe pain...
  4. SueFalls

    Some experiences on Camino Portugues Costa

    I also completed my Portuguese Coastal Pilgrimage last week (5-10) and agree with your comments. TopSantiago was easy to work with a coordinate pick up and delivery of my backpack for a few days, then they picked up and stored the ‘extra’ items I decided to ship ahead to SdC. I also took the...
  5. SueFalls

    Need to prebook for the Portuguese Camino?

    I ended up taking them on my 3 flights and never had any issues with security or the airlines.
  6. SueFalls

    Feedback on packing list please

    I just returned from 15 days hiking the Portugal Camino, Coastal Route, and here’s what I brought that I didn’t need (and paid $50.00 to ship ahead to pick up later in Santiago!) Spork Buen Camino diary Beirleys Guidebook Fanny /waist pack (it didn’t work well with my backpack so I found a...
  7. SueFalls

    Need to prebook for the Portuguese Camino?

    I’m in Lisbon now, and have finished the Portugal Camino coastal route on Thursday. I’m flying out of Lisbon on Tuesday morning, 10-10, and would love to donate my walking poles to anyone who can use them. I can leave them behind at the Lisbon airport in the lost and found! Let me know if...
  8. SueFalls

    Hello - My First Camino - Porto - Santiago - starting 26th October

    How exciting for you! I just finished Porto to Santiago along the Senda Litoral, Coastal Route, and Spiritual Variant. Here’s what I can share with you that might help. It’s HOT here! Not sure what the weather will be when you start, but the sun beating down on you all day is exhausting...
  9. SueFalls

    Leg Pain

    Appreciate your comments, and validating that it was an issue and came on totally unexpectedly. I’m going to my dr when I return home to confirm what the issue is, and learn what I can do to try and prevent it next time I set off on a long journey.
  10. SueFalls

    Luggage pickup in Oporto for luggage transfer (heat/my lodging doesn't work with pack transfer services!)

    I just finished the Portugal Camino, coastal route and spiritual variant, and used Top Santiago to transport my bags a few days that were going to be hot and a long walking day. They were very helpful and easy to work with. The other big transport company wanted to charge me $15.00 / day since...
  11. SueFalls

    Leg Pain

    I’ve actually made it to Santiago so the long days of walking are over!
  12. SueFalls

    Leg Pain

    Gracias!
  13. SueFalls

    Leg Pain

    Thank you so much for sharing your similar situation and remedies. I’ve been doing the same things you mentioned and it’s helped. Tomorrow (Thursday) is my final day (Padron to Santiago), so will be heading home soon to rest it.
  14. SueFalls

    Leg Pain

    I hope it’s better fit you now. Anti inflammatory pills, pain killers, ice, elevation and compression socks have all helped me
  15. SueFalls

    Leg Pain

    Thank you for this info. I will try to pull it up farther on my leg so it goes from ankle to just under my knee, and see if that works. I’ve been able to get in about 12-14 km a day before it starts to really hurt, so not doing too bad. Have four more days to reach Santiago and I am determined!
  16. SueFalls

    Leg Pain

    I bought a compression sleeve, but it’s too big around the foot and the extra fabric is giving me a blister. Ugh!
  17. SueFalls

    Leg Pain

    Thank you for your reply. I’m starting the grueling trek up the mountain towards Armenteira on the Variant Espiritual today, so hope to be on softer trails.
  18. SueFalls

    Leg Pain

    Excellent advice!!
  19. SueFalls

    Leg Pain

    Yep - that’s what I found on Google - rest for 2-3 weeks. I can’t do that! I do think the combination of paracetamol and an ibuprofen anti inflammatory keeps it at bay. And the poles may have helped some.
  20. SueFalls

    Leg Pain

    I was able to find some compression tape and have wrapped the lower leg and now ankle. Not sure it’s helped, but I will look for more of a compression sleeve as you suggested and see if that helps.

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