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    Coastal vs Inland

    Hi Anton totally agree with Alexandra. Grabbed train to Vila de Conde with my wife Brid. Lovely inland walk to wonderfultraditional but spotless hostel in Rates. Highlight was DEFINITELY Casa de Fernanda....what an experience and totally worth planning to stay there 1 night to enjoy the company...
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    Towns to spend an Extra Day and places to Splurge

    Hi Gvmelissa, Just back from completing Porto to Santiago camino with my wife Brid......Had a fabulous time. Would definitely recommend 2 days in Porto itself. Sandeman Post museum and wonderful food when you spend time in Ribeira and also crossing over Pont Luis bridge to Gaia where most of...
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    walking camino portuguese from tui

    Hi Eims, No worries I have booked an AIRBNB for 2 nights to see a little of Porto before we set off. Still not 100% sure whether to take Coastal or Internal route. So might decide based on weather as we get closer to 18th September. Hopefully we will meet you somewhere along the line. Ger
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    Saint Jean Pied de Port to Roncesvalles in two days

    Hi Charles, I have to agree with John Finn. I did St Jean to Roncesvalles in 1 day back in 2013. Fabulous day walking but towards the end it was a little tough on the legs especially the downhill section in the afternoon towards the end of this section. Walking poles were invaluable here. But...
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    walking camino portuguese from tui

    Hi Eims, I am starting from Porto with my wife on 17th Sept or 18th Sept taking the Central route and starting from point D on the Brierly map at Vilar Do Pinheiro. So hopefully we will meet along the way when the 2 routes merge. Arriving in Porto on Friday 16th Sept and still unsure whether to...
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    Thank You

    Suzanne Have a great time ...I really envy you. This week 2 years ago I landed alone in Biarritz. I left SJPP next morning and was never alone for the next 29 days to Santiago! Best thing I ever did and made friends for life. Enjoy.....I just wish I could be in your shoes once more. Ger
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    66 Year-old Irishman starting SJPdP mid-March 2016

    Hello Bob Cat 77. I really envy you as I would love to be at the planning stage all over again. I play the bodhran but could not bring myself to drag it along over my 29 days walking the Camino Frances. Anyway there were plenty of goats along the way if I got really tempted ! I did actually...
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    Biarritz - SJdP

    Hi Paul, I have to agree with MTtoCamino. EXPRESS BOURRICOT were absolutely brilliant! From door to door Biarritz to SJPP. It was seemless and no worries at all. Time to sit back and relax settle in and take in the scenery. Your 1st climb out of SJPP will take all your energy so great to chill...
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    Should i book SJPdP.

    Hi Fiona Again I also stayed in what was formerly Chemin du Esprit (www.beilari.info), which was an amazing experience. Arrived alone on August 29th 2013 but after the 1st night, I left next morning with an amazing bunch of people. Some stayed together on and off right to Santiago 31 days...
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    Starting from Porto on Weds 18th . . .

    Have a great Camino. I also walked the Camino Frances last September over 30 days. I am looking forward to doing Oporto to Santiago starting September 23rd over 9 days so I look forward to following your progress and the route chosen. Safe journey as you go ! Ger
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    Flying out from Dublin 11th July

    Hi Michael & Cathy. You are going to have a fantastic experience and I envy you so much. Enjoy every day as it comes and try not to look too far ahead. Please let me stowaway in your luggage !!! Walked for 30 days last September and would go back there in a heart beat!! So many memories and made...
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    Inspiring Quotations

    Hi p3nny, I love any quotes or texts from the late John O Donoghue and his book Anam Cara. "Your soul knows the geography of your destiny and the map of your future. Trust this side of yourself. It will take you where you need to go but it will also teach you a kindness of rhythm in your...
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    Starting from SJPDP on the 29th!

    Hi all, Really getting excited and anxious at the same time. Will be in SJPP on evening of 28th staying in Chemin du Esprit. So I hope to also have an early start to get to Roncevalles at a reasonable time in the afternoon.
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    Starting from SJPDP on the 29th!

    Hi Rose, sorry I was slow to reply away at work! I decided to book in my backpack also 35l on line as I have also walking poles and some liquids and they may not allow you to take on board as cabin luggage due to metal/ steel tips etc. some people were caught at check in and had to leave them...
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    Starting from SJPDP on the 29th!

    Hi Jill I am flying into Biarritz with Ryanair from Dublin on 28th and also leaving SJDP on 29th so will keep an eye out for you along the way! Just doing a last few bits and pieces this week. Starting to feel a little anxious but excited to get started. Looks like we will have quite a few...
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