Hi John,
Will post a complete brief after I return to the US. For now, I can tell you that it is going great. We have just arrived in Barcelos. Today is our third day on the road and we have already experienced various acts of kindness from complete strangers. Only issue for me is that I brought too much junk in my pack, and I am in the process of slowly discarding since it is just too heavy. We are using
John Brierley s guide and it is very helpful. The way is perfectly waymarked. Every time I am about to wonder which way next, there is a friendly yellow arrow signalling the way. Even in cases where bridges have collapsed, or the regular road is not usable. So, I am having a wonderful time and no blisters yet !!!