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    LIVE from the Camino Live from the Camino (Portugues)

    Yes. I have a reservation. I used that email too. It took a couple of days for a reply but once I heard back, the reservation was made. The communication was pretty minimal though. I addressed the email to Marlene. Not sure if that helps. Bom Caminho
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    LIVE from the Camino Live from the Camino (Portugues)

    There's a train that goes out of Porto. I'm going to be starting in Barcelos after spending a few days in Porto, Guimaraes, and Braga. I'm actually taking a train (Campanha) to Guimaraes first, but it does go straight to Barcelos (and more north). I checked the train schedule and I didn't see...
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    LIVE from the Camino Live from the Camino (Portugues)

    I've emailed Ninho and hope to stay there. Did your "on my honor" booking work out? Did you communicate through email? Bom Caminho.
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    LIVE from the Camino Guimarães - an overlooked gem!

    I'm going to be walking the Portuguese in June and was planning on starting in Porto, but after much research and reading about the highway walking out of Porto, I've decided (I think) to take a bus to Guimarães and stay for two nights and then walk to Braga to stay for a night. This would be my...
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    Suggestions for Lightening my Backpack for a 6-day Camino Walk

    Foot Rubz Massage Ball This is a great choice to replace the lacrosse ball. I keep one in my backpack all the time.
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    Variante Espiritual OR Caldas de Reis

    Hi David- Thank you for your insight. Very helpful. I'll do a little more research then to see which route is truly best for me.
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    Did Pilgrims use iPhones?

    My question isn't intended for deep thought but mild humor at the notion of technology being a tool for the trip or not.
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    Did Pilgrims use iPhones?

    Tim- Thank you for your little mantra: "your Camino, your way" -- I'll keep that in mind as I venture off on my own spiritual journey.
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    Did Pilgrims use iPhones?

    ***maybe I should preface my question as it is intended to be funny; not serious*** (I'm mostly wanting opinions of the experience of others.) As I was making my decision to walk the Camino de Santiago, I was most inspired by the community, peace, history, stories, self-reflection, etc. I'm...
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    Variante Espiritual OR Caldas de Reis

    Hi Rebekah- I'm assuming you've done both parts of the trail. I'm definitely more into the historical authenticity. I was hoping the "spiritual" route was actually a peaceful spiritual experience, but it sounds like that isn't the case. Everywhere I travel needs to be historical/cultural, not...
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    Variante Espiritual - A Few Questions

    Fleur-- Did you stay in Caldas de Reis? How was it? I'm thinking I want to go that way instead of the Variante...Any thoughts?
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    Variante Espiritual OR Caldas de Reis

    I'm planning my trip for June 2020 and when reading about Caldas de Reis, I thought maybe I'd stay there an extra night since there are hot springs, Roman ruins, etc. It sounded really nice. Then I read somewhere that I should definitely take the Spiritual Route. Has anyone taken both and have...
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