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    El Camino Ingles - Update

    my mum was born in Vilacoba and when I visit, after lunch I LOVE to climb all the way to Vizoño, I will be doing this climb on May 29th on our English Camino.
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    FAO: Pilgrims from Manchester or the North West of England

    Hi Stedds: I live in Worksop near Sheffield, a very good idea to meet up.
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    Vila do Conde - accommodation in June

    Made it to Póvoa de Varzim. Went to the tourist office and they directed me to St Joseph's church on Avenida Mousinho, the hostal is on the same road nearly opposite the church at number 32 first floor only 16 beds I think, with lovely hot water and shower facilities, no cooking though. The...
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    You know you're a pilgrim(or soon to be) when...

    You look at all other backpackers and smile THAT knowingly smile!!. :lol: 8)
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    Vila do Conde - accommodation in June

    Hi: I will be sleeping at Pòvoa today so will let you know what is like, my friend stayed there last week and loved it. Bom Camino. Cote
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    Porto-Santiago 2013

    Horrayyy!!!!! just booked my flight to Porto, star walking on 3rd of June, see you soon AMIGOS. 8)
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    How to train for the Camino?

    Please note that in Spain the same as any other European country you can by anything!!!. Compede is everywhere!!! and definitely in Farmacias . Look after your feet: double layer socks (lots in the market) dry socks (change at least twice a day o more if needed) dry feet (wash and dry...
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    Hi all!

    Hi Rich: No wonder you could not walk after carrying all that weight!!. I followed advised from previous Pereginos and found the ratio of 10% of your body weight was very good. If you are walking from Porto, there is a good network of Albergues and if you find the distance between them too long...
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    PLEASE HELP

    I stayed at Hostel Dixos in Porto not far from the Cathedral €30 for bed & breakfast, very welcoming staff and fabulous views over Porto. Check Johnny's CSJ update on the coastal route, whichever route you pick you will love it. Bom Caminho. Cote. 8) :arrow:
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    Blister defense

    I have walked two Caminos and not a blister to show for them, I feel the success for me was, training before hand, good, well worn, well fitting shoes, double layer socks, eg: (1000 miles), dry and clean feet and socks, aired between stops, never carried a plaster or compeed in my pack, no...
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    Am I the only one who won't walk in the rain?

    i DON'T like rain either!!!!. Had quite a mixed bag in the Portuguese last week, my biggest far was getting wet feet otherwise a bit of a drizzle is ok specially as this time of year temperatures in Northern Spain are god for walking. A light poncho was all I could put on. 8) :arrow:
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    Getting Ready for the Camino in 2014

    D2nMary: Age is not an issue if you are in reasonable health, you easily meet people in their 70's along the way. You will never b alone for long if you don't want to, make conversation with others along the Camino, at the Albergues and you may even get a round of applause from your fellow...
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    First Camino Panic attack

    I just finish the Portuguese Camino and don't know if it is true of everyone, in my case I found a positive attitude in all things and a child like wonder at everything that comes that made it for me. No thought of injuries or anything that would spoil the Camino. Enjoy every minute as it comes...
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    safe to travel alone for female?

    Hi Stefania: I am currently on my Camino Portugues, I am travelling alone but you never alone, you make friends everyday, some you talk to, some you walk with and some you meet time and again as you walk. I feel very comfortable. I am loving it!!. Buen Camino 8) 8) :arrow: Cote :arrow:
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    1 week to go!!!

    Got you on my list of prayers. Cote. 8) 8) :arrow:
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