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  1. boski

    Camino from Porto Airport?

    I live near the airport. You can certainly walk. The walk from the airport is what you would expect and it is probably a mile or so to Leça beach. That said I would take the metro to downtown Porto so you can experience the wonderful city. Then follow the arrows to the beach. Just my opinion
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    Travel Question - Car rental and driver's license

    I live in Porto. They recognize US drivers licenses. So you don't need one. That said it's super easy to get one in the US if you want one. Just go to triple A. The prices are cheap but they don't usually include the insurance that is mandatory for foreigners. I highly recommend using a car...
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    Shipping a parcel from Porto to Santiago

    I live in Porto and there is FedEx available near or in the airports. I use them to mail items to the states from here. You can go into the larger stores or you can do it from their app on your phone. U must have a local address to put in as the sender. I just use the address of the store
  4. boski

    Protecting backpack during flight and from rain

    Rei has a great one that folds into itself so u can store it in the backpack
  5. boski

    Looking for a *good* online map/image that shows *all* the camino routes in Spain

    Trailsmart
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    Returning to US East Coast

    I also fly into the east coast. I recommend flying from Madrid. And try Skiplagged it has great one way options. Also Air Europa has been running specials into Miami.
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    Debit Card Usage on the Camino Frances in France and Spain

    I highly recommend getting a Revolut card. It is accepted basically everywhere. You can have multiple currencies on one card. It is a 4 digit pin. No ATM fees. I used it for 3 months in Europe last year never had a problem. Also since you load it from your bank. Keep the funds on it low so if it...
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    Passport warning — expiration date

    I'm in the USA as well. I'm not sure where u are located but in my area you can got to the office in Detroit and get it renewed the same day
  9. boski

    albergues, hostels

    Trail Smart offers all of the things you asked for
  10. boski

    Sink plugs?

    I carry a scruba https://thescrubba.com/ I use it for dirty clothes when im not using it to wash. It can also be used as a dry bag. Pretty handy and multi use.
  11. boski

    Accommodation

    Do not panic the bus and metro system there is fantastic and they also have Uber and Bolt. So worst case scenario you can use those to go to a place that has rooms. I have never had an issue on the Portuguese route with beds but it is nice to have options
  12. boski

    To Poncho or Not Poncho...

    I carry a couple of emergency ponchos. The little plastic ones from walmart for 1$ super light works great in a pinch.
  13. boski

    Has anyone ever dealt with shoulder rash?

    You could transfer your packs forward for a few days to allow the area to heal. They have great topical creams at the pharmacy. That way you dont have to stop and you can heal
  14. boski

    Has anyone ever dealt with shoulder rash?

    Is it a rash or chafing? If it is chafing there are ways to adjust most packs so they do not rub. If it's a rash then you should seek medical attention because you would not want to exacerbate the issue with having straps rub on the area. What kind of packs do you have? I would suggest finding...
  15. boski

    Transportation between villages Tui to SDC

    Portugal has Uber and Volt as well. As others have said on my last camino we traveled with someone disabled and every night the person running the albergue was able to contact a taxi for us. To be fair it was quite expensive in the more remote locations and it obviously took them time to get...
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