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    Ok I´m home, I want to leave.

    I am looking for people who can recognize this and also from people who actually decided: I am leaving my country. Was it a slow realization, or a fast one, and what steps did you take to make it true? So, I am a retired woman who walked the Camino Francis in 2015 and has moved to Portugal. You...
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    Attacked this morning in Santarem

    Portugal is a very safe country, do not let this keep you from walking in an amazing place. Bad things happen to good people everywhere in the world. Be vigilant, assess those around you and if possible connect with others. I have walked from Santarem to Coimbra, most of it alone and had no...
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    Attacked this morning in Santarem

    in June 2018 I walked from Santarem to Coimbra alone. I was fine and never felt threatened by anything other than a couple of dogs. I am originally from Chicago where it is not safe. I realize violence and robberies can happen anywhere and at any time. I live in Portugal and I feel very safe...
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    Via Algarviana, yet another option for walking in Portugal

    In October 2017 I walked from the Spanish border to Cabo San Vincente on the Via Algarviana. It is very different than walking a Camino route. It is well marked and most trails are very well maintained. That said there are very few services, cafes, accommodations or people on the route. I walked...
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    Leon is full!

    In the future, if you want to treat yourself, stay in the Leon Parador using the Pilgrim discount. It was a highlight for me, and the bathtub, bathrobe and wonderful room changed me. You probably need to make a reservation in advance. After so many miles... you deserve a treat!
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    Help with Portuguese Coastal Way

    Last year I walked the Coastal route from Oporto, this means different routes to people. The pilgrims we saw walking from Matosinhos to Vila do Conde turned inland and joined the traditional route. We continued along the coast and were happy we choose that option, our 2nd stop was Esposende...
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    Help with Portuguese Coastal Way

    Last year we walked the coastal route from Porto to Valença. The newish boardwalks and bike trails along the coast are a delight. Most people head inland after the first day, leaving the rest of us ample room on the coast. We stayed in small hotels for about 40 euros and ate some amazing meals...
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    Comment by 'Diane55' in media 'If you think it is too hard, be inspired by this guy. I was.'

    I met a man from Australia walking for himself and to raise money for Parkinsons, which he had. We walked and talked for a couple of hours, a huge inspiration for me and others. Many people walking the Camino have stories to tell that inspire, talk to them, understand and empathise. I also...
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    What causes people to stop their caminos?

    Some great stories in this thread. Mine began a year before my April walk. I walked everyday at least 10,000 steps. I trained my 59 yr old body to be used to daily walks, in all kinds of weather and on the flat and hills. I also did weight training for core strength. I've had 4 surgeries on my...
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    Lots of questions (Caminho Portugues)

    Hello Stefania, It is hard to generalize about the weather. My favorite times have been in May-June (late spring) and September-October, in part the weather tends to be nice and the summer tourists are not there. Lisbon and the eastern Alentejo can be 40+ c in late June - August. Just too hot...
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    Lots of questions (Caminho Portugues)

    My plan is to walk the Portuguese Camino in late spring 2015 to avoid the heat of summer. I have owned a home in Portugal since 2005, near Obidos and as an American spending many many weeks each year all I can say is I love Portugal. I can not wait to walk through my second home, enjoying the...
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    Which One Would You Choose?

    I plan to walk my second Camino on the Portuguese route from Lisbon. It is the second most traveled walk, and through a very different country. The Portuguese people are fantastic, warm inviting, and many speak English. The Camino guides are filled with accommodation options all about 20-25 k...
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