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  1. Canada Wanders

    Porto to Santiago

    Thanks all, I knew this forum would have seen, tried and experienced every possible method, and many options are appreciated. I am not worried about my wife or I, but after a long flight, I would like to make my 80 year old mother as comfortable as possible. Thanks for your help.
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    Porto to Santiago

    Thanks for your reply Bradypus- we are looking at this as well, but was hoping for the quick, private options as well.
  3. Canada Wanders

    Porto to Santiago

    Hello all! My wife and I will be taking my mother to visit Santiago in May, before we do a river cruise. She has been keen to see it after all our Camino stories. I was wondering if anyone has a good transportation suggestion for a pickup at airport in Porto, travel direct to Santiago? I see...
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    Lots of Canadians on this forum?!

    I want to hit the Camino again, now….I need that restful mind calming wander for many, many days to reconnect.
  5. Canada Wanders

    Decathlon Trail Runners...

    I, being retired army will share only one of the lessons learned over 20 years….take care of your feet, and they will take care of you.
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    Beginning my preparations - Why? Where? How? etc.

    I remember before my first Camino, my wife and I went to a local Camino info session, and one thing I had heard over and over was ‘the Camino provides…’, it actually was kind of pissing me off…like a cult chant. Fast forward to my arrival in Santiago, and I will confess- they actually were...
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    Bathtubs and Other Essentials While on the Camino!

    As we were walking through town, getting ready for the decision of albergue, we passed a hotel where the guy offered us a pilgrim special, a queen size bed and bath tub. Hard yes I said, and when we got to the room, my wife was a little surprised when I said I wanted a picture of her in the bath...
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    Solo Walking Journey from Porto, September 2022

    Hi Pam, my wife and I did Porto to Santiago as our second Camino 2018. We used the Brierley as our guide book on both, mostly because I do enjoy very in depth, over the top detail. Porto was a great start, and you can get your compestela passport at the cathedral. We enjoyed Porto so much that...
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    Obtaining a Compostela on a horse

    Hey! This horse is stealing my beer!
  10. Canada Wanders

    Obtaining a Compostela on a horse

    What I really want to know, is at the end of the day, after washing your clothes, showering and prepping your bunk, does the horse go for a beer with you? Or do they hang around with the other horses and drink there?
  11. Canada Wanders

    Washing clothes in Albergues

    Now I am dirty…and hungry!
  12. Canada Wanders

    Quiet hotel in Porto?

    Agreed, found Poets really a nice stop.
  13. Canada Wanders

    Checking your backpack on flights

    When my wife and went to do CP in 2018, we split our packs. Her bag was the size that would go carry on if underloaded and well cinched, so we put the larger items and poles in my checked pack. I did carry on flight an ultra light nylon pack that I put my socks and underwear, and my small...
  14. Canada Wanders

    Long time listener, first time caller!

    You will find that solo walking is a bit of a mixed term….you may start on your own, but you shall find people that inspire and enhance the way frequently. Not to say you will be crowded or pestered…just that you will find people you look forward to seeing at the end of a day, over a cold beer...
  15. Canada Wanders

    A week in Porto

    I have said this before, will likely say it again…Pasteis de Nata! There are places you can watch them make these custard tarts in front of you, pop the in that screaming hot oven, and sell you one right out….fantastic! Do not miss them!
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