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    I just did it!

    wonderful! we are also doing our first camino from Porto in May. we are soo excited.
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    I just did it!

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    I just did it!

    great! we are also booked to start our camino from porto in May!
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    I am new, excited, and equally nervous.

    May 2022 is also our first Camino and I couldn't be more excited. The only concern is IF the international borders close again due to the increasing spike of the virus. Coming from Australia, it is not so easy to hop from one country to another to reach Europe so I'm praying for our trip to go...
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    Shoes or Boots?

    Good to read up on all these suggestions. Same with you MichaelC my gait is not the same if I wear my mid cut hiking shoes and I feel my toes are boxed in. The plus is, they do support my ankle on rocky and slippery terrain. With the normal walking shoes, I walk faster coz they are lighter but...
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    From Porto: Central or coastal way?

    yep I'm starting to lean towards the central way. thanks heaps for your comment
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    From Porto: Central or coastal way?

    ah! fine coffee. good point.
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    From Porto: Central or coastal way?

    Our itinerary says we are starting the Central route from Vilar de Pinheiro to Arcos. I hope the roads are not that narrow to scare us off on our first day :)
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    From Porto: Central or coastal way?

    Wow! I note you have walked the Camino several times! Thanks for your tips.
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    From Porto: Central or coastal way?

    I’m still in two minds which way to take. I’m not a beach person and would prefer walking near farms, nature, villages. I also much prefer dirt road than paved. Your suggestions are most welcome.
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    Our first Camino

    Hey Tony, same to you. Enjoy it while you can. Buen Camino
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    Our first Camino

    My co-worker is Portuguese and she comes from Porto near Vila do Conde. She raves about her city and she was surprised I plan to do the Camino because she has not done it. I can practice my Portuguese with her. It's been my dream to visit Portugal and what a better way to start it by doing the...
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    Our first Camino

    Thank you! I want to remember as much as I can on this trip so after a long walk I'll busy myself journalling and sorting out photos. I know it will be awesome!
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    Our first Camino

    Oh we are starting from May 5 and finishing May 23 because we are taking 3 overnight stays along the way. You'll be well and truly finished by then? If not, would be lovely to meet you.
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    Our first Camino

    Hello all, James and I are doing our first Camino in May 2022. We're from Philippines but have been in Australia for most of our lives. We are starting from Porto and have chosen the Central Way from Vilar de Pinheiro. We are sooo excited even with the latest quarantine possibility with this...

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