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  1. twh

    Assault near Lisbon on the Portugués

    With all due respect to those apologizing above, regardless of gender, age, religion or physical stature I will warn and/or advise my fellow humans that I come into contact with about any dangers, minor or major I perceive they may be walking into. On and Off the Camino. I hope they would do...
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    Assault near Lisbon on the Portugués

    We need a Camino App that includes all relevant “new” information on all the major routes. This App would have a feature allowing the user to send updates to the App maintenance team (for verification & updating the App) on criminal activity, bad experiences with law enforcement, accommodation...
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    Portuguese Coastal to Central link.

    From Vila do Conde I walked 22 km to Pedra Furada, you can just see that name at the very top of the picture in the second map. I stayed at a private Albergue called Antonios. It had a warm feeling bar and restaurant and Antonio was personable. The next two possibilities are at 27 km and 31 km...
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    Portuguese Coastal to Central link.

    I crossed over in October 2019. The municipal albergue is modern with hot showers, good beds, washing machine and just 7.50 euros. If you stay there be sure to check out the aqueduct just a few blocks to the east. The first building north of the Albergue (across the parking or paved lot) has...
  5. twh

    Partial coastal or full inland route?

    I like variety so I did a similar route. First day from Porto along the ocean on the board walk, then the central route to Pontevedra where I turned west on the Spiritual route loop (that includes a boat ride) to Padron where I joined the crowds for the final day and half of walking into...
  6. twh

    Etiquette for shared paths

    I am fortunate to still have good hearing but if I did not, I would use a "rearview mirror" attachment for my glasses or hat like many cyclists use to see what is behind me while walking. and/or For the moments I wanted to see what was happening behind me, I'd use my phone's selfie camera...
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    Etiquette for shared paths

    I don’t think walkers mind sharing the Camino path. There is a simple solution to share the path harmoniously. We happily share it with donkeys, horses, cows but I would be very UNCOMFORTABLE if galloping horses, donkeys or cows ran by me with inches to spare and no warning. We walking...
  8. twh

    Looking for friends

    Kahve, If you walk around your neighborhood or drive to the store with security guards at home then bring them with you to the camino...it will feel just like home and you are guaranteed to be safe. You are most likely more safe from bodily harm while walking alone on the Portuguese or Frances...
  9. twh

    Looking for friends

    Kahve, You will have more friends than you know what to do with on the Porto - Portuguese or the Frances. Almost everyone you meet is an immediate friend before introductions because you have all traveled great distances at great expense and great time investment to experience something you...
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    Etiquette for shared paths

    Amen Davebugg I could not agree more. For self preservation I will be checking over my shoulder with frequency on the downhills. On the flats I will not and if a time comes when I feel this is necessary, I will either walk the more remote routes or spend my time and money pilgriming in...
  11. twh

    Etiquette for shared paths

    A quick change from commiserating to practical advice for bikers and hikers. (I enjoy doing both) If you are about to walk your first camino: A camino ending Injury from collision with a bike is highest while walking downhill & at the bottom of the hill (usually on a narrow dirt road or wide...
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    Etiquette for shared paths

    I'm happy to share the trail with bikers. What does this mean? If they give me some warning I will hug the right side of the trail or even step off of it if very narrow to give the biker all the room possible to pass safely and easily. Bikers say they are "happy to share" the trail with...
  13. twh

    Anyone walking Porto-Santiago July onwards? Any advice?

    I think I understand now. You meant busyness as in activity level and not business as in enterprise or commerce.
  14. twh

    Anyone walking Porto-Santiago July onwards? Any advice?

    It's probably just me but I don't understand what you mean by this. Could you give some examples of your perceived concerns re: the business of the Way. It may help me and others to respond appropriately. I have not walked the Porto - Santiago Camino so I may not be qualified to answer this...
  15. twh

    The Quirky Double Camino Pillars Between Tui and 5K Before O Porrino or When in Doubt always walk down hill :)

    Agreed, instead of painting lemon colored arrows with the intent to confuse they should get their kids to open a lemonade stand at this junction.
  16. twh

    The Quirky Double Camino Pillars Between Tui and 5K Before O Porrino or When in Doubt always walk down hill :)

    Elle, I looked around the web for more pictures of this turn off and the new double markers but could not find anything else more recent than 2017. The two photos below taken in 2017 confirm (in my opinion) that the turn is the same one, in the same place as the 2011 screen shots I took from...
  17. twh

    The Quirky Double Camino Pillars Between Tui and 5K Before O Porrino or When in Doubt always walk down hill :)

    I went to google earth to check out this area of Orbenlle for any more clues. I did find street views but the images are from 2011. I took pics from google earth showing the path from the woods as it comes into the town of Orbenlle and the stone wall in front of you as you exit the woods. Back...
  18. twh

    The Quirky Double Camino Pillars Between Tui and 5K Before O Porrino or When in Doubt always walk down hill :)

    I have not walked this route but plan to this fall thus I have taken an interest in this post. I have a Wise Pilgrim guide and The Brierley Guide. Using this info and what the OP has already written, I believe you are talking about the "left turn" 2 km before Porrino IMMEDIATELY after passing...
  19. twh

    Accommodation in Porto

    I too am looking for suggestions on an economy private room in Porto for one person. I arrive late afternoon and need to acclimate from Jet lag. I will then spend the next full day in Porto to experience the town and another night. Any ideas are welcomed.
  20. twh

    Tui to Sarria

    I just looked up Furancho and I see it is taking a meal and wine in a private home. Are these well marked with signage using the word - furancho? Is there a guide listing these places or do you just ask the locals if there is a furancho in town when you are ready to eat? Can you recommend...

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