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  1. Walli Walker

    A week in Porto

    I recommend the walking tour of the port warehouses. We ended up with a dozen new best friends. 🤣👍
  2. Walli Walker

    Which Camino - Portugues, Norte, Frances or Other?

    If the potential crowds on the Camino Francés bothers you don’t do the Everest Base Camp Trek which, by the way, is anything but barren.
  3. Walli Walker

    My first Camino in April'19- Recommendations

    Sakamoto, just make sure that your backpack is fitted correctly. It needs to sit nicely on your hips without weight on your shoulders. Try them all on until you find one that suits you. This is as important as correctly fitting footwear. Buen Camino to you and your group.
  4. Walli Walker

    Beyond SdC

    When you leave Porto follow the river & up the coast to Matosinhos. A lovely way to start the Camino. Your credential will be fine. Buen Camino.
  5. Walli Walker

    Alternative Camino

    Mumalby, where in Australia are you?
  6. Walli Walker

    Slow itinerary from Porto to Santiago

    We walked this Camino last year and started very slowly as it was our first big walk after my husband's knee replacement. We used the Brierley guide which was excellent. The first day we walked along the river from Porto and up the coast to Matosinhos, 16km, day 2 to Vila do Conde about the...
  7. Walli Walker

    So portugese or last 200km possibly Leon to Santiago again?

    Walk out of Porto following the river and up the coast to Matosinhos. From there to Vila do Conde and then head to Rates to pick up the main route. Make sure that you stay at Casa de Fernanda but you must book in advance. Brierley's guide is most helpful.
  8. Walli Walker

    So portugese or last 200km possibly Leon to Santiago again?

    Definitely the Portuguese. Love that Camino.
  9. Walli Walker

    The Alternative Route into Porrino

    Agree with you, Jill, by far the best route. We walked along the river last year. Lovely.
  10. Walli Walker

    Planning Porto to SDC September

    We did this Camino in June last year. The route is described in Brierley's 2015 guide and well marked from Vila do Conde to Arcos & Rates. A lovely Camino.
  11. Walli Walker

    Valenca or Tui?

    We stayed at the Xunta Albergue in Tui in the "heart of the historic centre" (to quote Brierley). Recommended. I agree with SabineP about Valenca being very touristy.
  12. Walli Walker

    Camino Portuges Boots V Trainers

    Make sure whatever you wear has a substantial sole, as PEI-Heather says, the cobblestones are a killer!
  13. Walli Walker

    Coastal v Central from Porto ?

    Porto to Villa de Conde along the coast and then inland to Rates. Excellent.
  14. Walli Walker

    Municipal Alberge Porto

    Sorry, don't know of a albergue but we stayed at Dixo's Hostal last year. Good price and great location.
  15. Walli Walker

    Sleeping bag or not

    Sleeping bag and liner. But I'm from Australia and don't cope with cold.
  16. Walli Walker

    Walking from Porto to Santiago- options

    We walked up the coast from Porto to Vila do Conde (over two days) and then to Rates to pick up the central route. Lovely walk, lots of accommodation options and well covered in Brierley's book. Jacki.
  17. Walli Walker

    Albergues in Porto?

    We stayed at Dixo's Hostel in Porto good location (Rua Mouzinho da Silveira) and reasonably priced, including breakfast. Fantastic view from the rooftop deck and common room. Recommended. Jacki.
  18. Walli Walker

    Coastal vs Inland from Porto

    No, Albertinho, I only walked from Porto to Vila do Conde (the stretch that CukaUJ was asking about) in my Tevas. I wore Salomon boots for the rest of the Camino.
  19. Walli Walker

    Coastal vs Inland from Porto

    CukaUJ, I walked from Porto to V de C in Teva sandals, trainers will be fine.
  20. Walli Walker

    Coastal vs Inland from Porto

    Take the metro from Porto to Matosinhos and walk to Vila do Conde. No beach walking, no sand, just boardwalks. Then walk to Rates, the signposting is fine. Buen Camino. Jacki.

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