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    The Botafumeiro technical details

    I posted this in the fall. I was at Santiago in September after finishing the Portuguese Way. I was up in the cloisters area to see them lighting the charcoal. As you see it is not lots of lbs. but a nice amount for the incense.
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    The Botafumeiro technical details

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    Transportation from Santiago back to Madrid, with a possible stop in Segovia.

    September 2021 I found the $29 flight via Iberia the easiest to do. (Trains we’re not running due to Covid) i took a taxi to the hostel/ hotel. I self checked in at midnight at Javier Cabrina . Next day I walked around the city and took the subway to the airport. Very convenient.
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    Is it okay to want to walk the Frances alone?

    Walked the Frances with two other girlfriends in 1998, it was a great experience. But even with Covid, being 69 I set out to do the Portuguese and Fatima from Lisbon this past September alone. So glad I did it. I agree with everyone, do try it alone for you are never truely alone! Buen Camino!
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    Embarking on the Portuguese Camino in March 2022 after years of cancelled flights

    So glad I spent two nights in Tomar. The castle was wonderful. I walked from Lisbon to Santiago in September and did eliminate the two sections suggested. Also don't skip Porto with the walking tours and Port wine tour. Worth every penny is costs!
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    The Botafumeiro technical details

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    The Botafumeiro technical details

    I happened to observe the lighting of the charcoal ( attached photo) up stairs in the cloister just by chance. It is about 25 times the amount I use at Mass as Sacristan when I light our Botafumerio.
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    The Botafumeiro technical details

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    PCR test labs in Santiago

    I had the same problem. A really great option right in town …Went to Pilgrams Hostel +34 981 585 788 Rúa Nova, 19 15705 Santiago de Compostela La Coruña, Spain Great to help you with everything. I booked a site on Facebook about a15 minute walk out of town with their help. Clinic professional...
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    Camino Madrid or VdlP April/ May 2022

    I just finished the Portuguese Way from Lisbon to Fatima to Porto, Coastal to Santiago on October 1. I hit 3 days of 98degrees weather. Too hot for this Maine gal. But also went to low 50’s at Santiago so bottom line is September is a great time . No rain only at nights. I did have problems with...
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    Sleeping bag?

    Just finished the Coastal from Lisbon, to Fatima and then to Santiago on October 1, I did all under $5- $20 euros Albergue and hostels. Only used my liner 2 times at public Albergues. Everyone seems to provide full sheets, towels and blankets due to Covid!
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    14th September 2021 - Starting from Porto

    I am at Fatima now and scheduled to be in Porto on Thursday September 16.
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    Bus between Santiago - Fisterra - Muxia - Santiago

    We asked at our hotel and got a guided bus for meal and tour for about 60Euros. A great cool down and incredibly wonderful trip. Try your place of stay or the Pilgrims’ center in Santiago.( sorry name escapes me)
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    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD USA to Europe - please share which COVID test you took preflight

    My flight leaves Boston on Sun Aug 29. Most places do not run labs on weekends in Maine. But finally called my Drs office and they said one place does 24 hour turnaround for NAAT. It is an hour away but… So have a Friday appt within the 72 hrs. Also bought 2 test kits to take with me . Hope this...
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    Our first Camino starts in September

    I just hit 68 also. This will be my 2nd Camino. I start walking August 31st from Lisbon. This trip I am solo. Did the Frances with 2 other friends from Maine. Hope to meet you on the Wsy.
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