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    Health Issues ☹

    Made me smile! But there is some considered advice lurking in there! Thanks for the response 👍🏻 Frank
  2. Frank66

    Health Issues ☹

    I knew someone would pick up on the 'coffee' detail! Thanks for the response👍🏻 Frank
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    Health Issues ☹

    Hi all, Just wanted to share my pain! My wife and me had planned on walking the Portuguese Camino in May this year but fate has intervened . . . On 12 December, whilst on a treadmill in a gym on a cruise ship in the Carribean, I suffered a cardiac arrest. After 4 defibrillator shocks, great...
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    One Small Step(Several Large Wines!)

    After several delays due to a few health issues, me and my wife have three weeks booked off work to walk from Lisbon to Porto next May. We were originally planning to walk Porto to SDC and then bolting on the SDC to Finisterre but liked the idea of Lisbon-Porto being less busy. We also fancy...
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    Bed in Roncesvalles May 7th

    Hiya, it depends on your budget. There is a hotel that is actually part of the Roncesvalles monastery complex (at least there was in 2016). I remember trying not to be jealous of the fortunate few who had reservations there. Unless it has changed, you can't book the main albergue at...
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    Where to Start?

    Hi, my wife and I are just starting to plan a Camino for next year and have around 3 weeks to play with. We were thinking of doing the Portuguese Central route, starting in Porto, as we want to have the option of shortening the daily distance if needed. I did a the Frances in 2016 from SJPP on...
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    Video Blogs Portuguese Camino

    Thanks for the link :)
  8. Frank66

    Video Blogs Portuguese Camino

    Hiya, anyone recommend a stage by stage vlog for the Portuguese Camino? Lots of great content for the CF but not found a really good one for the Portuguese Camino Thanks in advance 🙂
  9. Frank66

    I miss my boots

    Wise words . . .
  10. Frank66

    Express Bouricott

    You take as you find I guess; I've used them twice before in May and September with no issues
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    Express Bouricott

    Alone in SJPDP at the start of Oct! How cool, no bed race then.
  12. Frank66

    Express Bouricott

    Hi all, I'm heading for St Jean Pied de Port on 30th Sep to start my Camino to Burgos (limited time) and have booked with Express Bouricott. I've used them twice before, but this time I was the first to book so was quoted a high price. Will they email me as the price reduces with further...
  13. Frank66

    LIVE from the Camino Graffiti...and meaness

    'Wild Sheep'! I'd forgotten all about that. It's taken me right back there (I shared your feelings by the way )
  14. Frank66

    Napoleon Route or Valcarlos?

    I know what you are saying; the only thing swaying me towards doing the Napoleon again is the stunning views I remember from last time. . .
  15. Frank66

    What Item Triggers Flashback Memories of the Camino

    Acts of random kindness. Normal currency on the Camino, but all too rare in the real world!! Am I too old to drop out!!! o_O
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