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I usually carried 1.5L of water. I had 3 of the store bought .5L plastic bottles, two with water and one with electrolytes and would refill as needed. I never used any of the public potable water fountains, always filled up before leaving the...
I wish I had worried less about time....I was so concerned with making sure I walked X amount of miles per day, I always felt I was in a hurry to keep on schedule. Looking back now I wish I had slowed down a bit, totally enjoyed the moment and...
I do not like how my hair feels using bar soap. With my first Camino I brought a 3oz bottle of liquid detergent from home, once that was gone I just used my bar soap or shampoo to wash my clothing. My 2nd Camino I splurged and purchased from...
I stayed at San Martin Pinario. I thought the same as you do. Just a caution, on the days you have the morning shift (9am-2pm), breakfast gets pretty busy at San Martin Pinario. So get there a little early. I befriended the head waiter there...
I live in the North Dallas area. Did Camino Frances in summer 2019 and Portuguese route summer 2023.
For CF, I flew from DFW to Madrid, took a train from Madrid to Pamplona. Arrived in Pamplona in the afternoon. Stayed the night. Next day we...
We took a bus from Santiago to Porto, mainly because there were no transfers required - just a straight shot. Bus stopped at the bus terminal, then we hopped on the train to take us to Sao Bento station (quick 5 minute ride) - very easy to navigate.
Jamie! Obrigada! What amazing detailed notes you kept. I am so thankful for you sharing! I am bookmarking this page so I have it when I finalize my route plan. Thanks again!!
My mom and I walked May/June 2023 and stayed in mostly private rooms. We did the literol route from Porto to Caminha, train from Caminha to Valenca then walked central Valenca to Santiago. After our night in Porto, I booked about a day or two...
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