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  1. hughb

    Walking the Camino Portugues as a Woman: Safety Concerns and Advice

    One of the things that people don't understand is how safe Portugal is. The thied safest country in the world. My wife waljs to her keep fit class twice a week. The class starts at 20.30. She has never once in the last 7 years felt unsafe. In the UK she wouldn't have even considered it. In the...
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    Camino from Porto - Trekking Poles confiscated at airport!

    You almost go past Decathlon as you leave Porto. They sell there own poles for a few euros. Mine have done 3 caminhos and still going strong. Rubber tips are sokd separately.
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    Padron Peppers

    I grow them here in Portugal. Each plant produces both hot and also sweet ones. Until you eat it you don't know which it is. I only found out last year that the plants can live for a number of years simply by pruning them lightly in the Autumn. This year I have some from last year that I am...
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    no toilet paper in washroom

    You will probably find that the toilet paper was taken by another pilgrim so that they don't get caught without any. Enough said about the few selfish pilgrims.
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    Camino Portugues in mid May 2023

    It could be hot, or cold, or cloudy, or sunny, or rainy. Take your pick. However, it could be all of those, or only one. You can be certain, it is unlikely to snow. P.S. how long is your piece of string.
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    Eating snails on the Camino Portugues

    They are not usually on a menu. Simply served as a snack in most bars. Unlike those in France, they are small and you get a large bowl for a couple of euros. Enjoy.
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    After Santiago?

    You will be following the caminho route to Fatima. Signed with blue arrows all the way from Santiago to Fatima via Porto. So albergues will be no problem.
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    Santiago to Porto.

    No central. But if you want to follow the coast. Sea on the right. Yep. Going the correct direction! Can't miss Porto. Bom Caminho
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    Santiago to Porto.

    This is one of the easiest routes to follow in reverse, as you simply follow follow the blue arrows that are heading to Fatima. Why stop at Porto, you could follow all the way to Fatima.
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    Camino de Fatima

    I live near Fatima and walk there regularly. There are a number of routes that lead there. If you are walking as part of the route to or from Santiago, it is a beautiful deviation from the Caminho Portuguese. From Lisbon, follow the main route to Santerem, then follow the blue arrows to Fatima...
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    Albergues between Lisbon and Santiago

    I have just finished and am in Santiago. No problem with any restrictions on albergues. I did notice howeverthat some close at the end of October for the winter but not because of covid.
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    Going back on the camino probably next week!

    After a gap since before Covid. I am back. Catching the train from home to Caminha next Friday, arrivine late morning, then straight off on the Coastal Route, with a bit of a deviation on some of the Littoral and then the Espiritual. Planning to arrive in Santiago on the following Thursday, free...
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    Santiago to Tui 27 April 2022

    There is direct bus and also trains from Santiago to Tui. A very easy and cheap journey using public transport.
  14. hughb

    Caminho do Mar Accommodation

    I am interested in also walking this route, one day but not this year. Do you have a guide book for the route. I hope that you find your accommodation. Bom Caminho
  15. hughb

    LIVE from the Camino Lisbon to Porto

    Thank you for your kind support of the country that you are visiting. Thank you for trying to bend the rules. Thank you for your support to the local population. It is people like you that are really welcome.
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    LIVE from the Camino Lisbon to Porto

    I hope that you realise that it is illegal to walk between municipalities for the next two weekends from Friday midnight to Tuesday morning at 6.00a.m. Bom caminho
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    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD State of Emergency, Again - Patience is a Virture

    Thoughts and prayers are with you are with you. Next March is my 70th and I had planned to celebrate in style arriving in Santiago on my birthday. Not to be. Who knows, maybe my 80th. Let's hope not my 90th. However everyone's safety is more important than a pilgrimage. Not just for the...
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    Good resources for would-be expats? (US citizen in ES or PT)

    I retired to Portugal 4 years ago. I am English with both American and Canadian family. If I can help just ask. I have never had a single regret for our decision. One of the benefits is I simply jump on a bus or train anytime I want to walk any of the Camino routes. Life in Portugal is amazing...
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    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Useful information for visitors from abroad

    But remember, although the Camino is important to pilgrims like you and me, it accounts for less than 1% of tourists to Spain. Fatima receives 10 times as many pilgrims in May that Santiago receives in a year. So everything needs to be put in perspective. Before the virus, as I live close to...
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    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Galicia compulsory use of masks in all public areas

    I understand your pain. I am sorry that many pilgrims do not understand. To many English speaking pilgrims think that they are above the local law. I live in Portugal, I have experienced so many Americans, Brits, Australians, South Africans, etc, màny who live here, actually ignoring the law...

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