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  1. micbook

    10 day route suggestion

    Hi Lea, Re: walking by yourself-- the routes feel safe and fellow pilgrims are friendly. I'm also a peregrina and have walked both the Portuguese and French routes by myself. I enjoyed both routes and they each offer different gifts. I would highly recommend planning your Camino in a way...
  2. micbook

    Porto to Santiago in 10 days?

    Hi Matt, I second Laurie and recommend Herbon. They always say they'd only check you in from 4pm, but if you arrive early, you can ask to leave your backpack and get back to town to explore and wonder around. Porto is definitely worth the extra day-- it's a great city. The coastal route out...
  3. micbook

    Lisbon to Fatima, Fatima to Porto, Porto to Santiago! Need h

    Hi Anna, Welcome to the forum and congrats on getting ready for your first Camino! I intended to walk from Lisbon to Santiago last June. I walked some stretches from Lisbon, but found the path in multiple parts not as pilgrim-friendly, so I ended up catching a train from Tomar to Porto. There...
  4. micbook

    Starting from Lisbon next week- few questions

    Just uploaded some pictures from my Camino Portugues this summer, Porto to Santiago... https://michalrinkevich.wordpress.com/2012/11/18/camino-portugues-in-pictures/ Michal -- https://michalrinkevich.wordpress.com/
  5. micbook

    Starting from Lisbon next week- few questions

    Hi everyone, It took a long time and I'm finally catching up with writing and updating. Here's my "arriving in Santiago" post- https://michalrinkevich.wordpress.com/2012/11/11/a-sign-and-a-reminder/ I'll post pictures and summary of my Camino Portugues over the next week or so. Already...
  6. micbook

    Starting from Lisbon next week- few questions

    A post on walking from Caldas de Reis to Teo in crazy rain... https://michalrinkevich.wordpress.com/2012/08/23/when-the-rain-came/ Teo was nice and quiet. Spending the night there made it a short day to Santiago the following day, which was nice. Giving you a chance to take your time...
  7. micbook

    Starting from Lisbon next week- few questions

    An unusual encounter and experience planted the seed for this different kind of post from Pontevedra... https://michalrinkevich.wordpress.com/2012/08/12/changing-my-history/ Buen Camino! Michal -- https://michalrinkevich.wordpress.com/tag/camino-de-santiago/
  8. micbook

    Starting from Lisbon next week- few questions

    A post about crossing the international border between Portugal and Spain...Viva España! :) https://michalrinkevich.wordpress.com/2012/08/04/in-the-land-of-possibilities/ Buen Camino! Michal -- https://michalrinkevich.wordpress.com/tag/camino-de-santiago/
  9. micbook

    Starting from Lisbon next week- few questions

    New post from a day of rest in Ponte de Lima + some pictures: http://michalrinkevich.wordpress.com/2012/07/29/keep-on-walking/ I didn´t realize the town was actually a (relatively) popular starting point, so there were more pilgrims joining the path. Michal --...
  10. micbook

    Starting from Lisbon next week- few questions

    New post and few pictures from the stage leading to Ponte de Lima...it was a beautiful path and day! http://michalrinkevich.wordpress.com/2012/07/22/seeds-of-kindness/ Buen Camino! Michal -- http://michalrinkevich.wordpress.com/tag/camino-de-santiago/
  11. micbook

    Cheapest accommodation advice

    Same here...mostly 5e or donation unless you choose a pension or private albergue. Unlike Camino Frances, there is much less selection and the official albergues along the Camino Portugues are mostly in very specific towns, so you need to plan ahead if you are looking for the most inexpensive...
  12. micbook

    Starting from Lisbon next week- few questions

    Thanks for the note- yes, I saw your comment on the blog, and actually look forward to responding and sharing in greater detail...I feel I keep playing catching up, but at least I just posted something, and will keep them coming :) Arrived in Santiago, and started walking to Finisterre today...
  13. micbook

    Starting from Lisbon next week- few questions

    Thanks, Laurie! It was pouring rain all day from Caldas...finally Galicia showed itself as I remembered! ;) I decided to keep walking, though many pilgrims slowed down or stopped, as the rain simply wouldn't stop. There was virtually nobody along the path in the afternoon. I was hoping to...
  14. micbook

    Starting from Lisbon next week- few questions

    Just arrived in Caldas de Reis today and boy, fonte Caldas felt so good :) If/when you arrive in town, the hot-water font is an unforgettable experience :) Spent the day yesterday in Pontevedra and really enjoyed town. With Santiago being less than 50 kilometers away, the path gets busier...
  15. micbook

    Starting from Lisbon tomorrow- June 22, 2012!

    Lol, I wasn't arguing if/that September is the best. Portugal is at its best- I think this is true for a couple times a year, for different reasons. In September, you have the grapes and figs and given the way the weather goes so far this year, there's a good chance it'll be very pleasant in...
  16. micbook

    Starting from Lisbon tomorrow- June 22, 2012!

    Greetings from Pontevedra! What a lovely town! I haven't had much Internet connection over the last several days so I will respond in greater detail as soon as I get the chance. Mid September is a great time to walk from Lisbon and enjoy Portugal at its best!!! Hope to update more info and...
  17. micbook

    Starting from Lisbon next week- few questions

    Greetings from Ponte de Lima! Laurie, thanks for the note and additional information. Yes, I know there´s massive work and help going on in getting the Camino Portugues to where it can potentially be. If anything, my time so far only made it clear, how much potential The Way in Portugal...
  18. micbook

    Starting from Lisbon next week- few questions

    Arrived in Rates this evening after staying in Vila Cha last night... Highly recommend Vila Cha as an overnight stop, if you are taking the alternative route. There's a pension, Residencial Sandra, so you'll pay more than an albergue, but it was so well worth it. Lovely fishermen village with...
  19. micbook

    Starting from Lisbon next week- few questions

    Thanks, Stephen! I walked out from Porto today, taking the alternative route along the ocean. BEAUTIFUL! It was everything I was hoping for and more, so I feel very good about it :) I am staying in Vila Cha tonight, charming little fishermen village, and will head to Rates tomorrow. Will...
  20. micbook

    Starting from Lisbon next week- few questions

    I arrived in Porto after a slight change in plans (see http://michalrinkevich.wordpress.com/2012/06/30/when-plans-change/ for details). I thought I'd summarize the things I have seen/experienced on the stretch between Lisbon and Porto, though I didn't walk the entire way. Overall, I was/am a...

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