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    Electrolytes

    Salt Sticks tablets, from REI. Great to have on our Camino in September in Portugal when it was very hot.
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    Vila do Conde to Arcos route information

    Great decision! My husband and I walked from Vila do Conde to Arcos in September, and it wasn't nice. We took a taxi part way because we felt it was dangerous to walk (no shoulder, steep concrete walls, lots of agricultural trucks). The best part of the Central after Arcos starts in Barcelos...
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    Rain...rain pants?

    I've walked the Camino 3 times--one on the Frances, in late September 2019 when it rained nonstop the last 6 days. For me, rainpants are a must. I used them every Camino. Get lightweight ones. They can be used as warmth too if need be.
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    Douro River Cruise

    We walked the Camino from Porto to Santiago in September, then did a Viking river cruise on the Douro (it starts in Lisbon). We enjoyed it alot. However, a couple days before it ended, I got Covid. My husband did too. Viking was very dismissive of it and not caring if we exposed others...
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    Travel Santiago to Guimarães?

    We would like to spend one night in Santiago when we arrive, and the next day take transportation to Guimarães (at a reasonable time, ie. not late at night). Does anyone know the best way to do this? Bus? I know we can take a bus to Porto, and then train, but the times aren't good. We could...
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    Vodafone vs Orange

    Thanks for your post. Can you tell if you ever used Orange along the Camino Portugues Central route, and if so, was coverage ok?
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    What is your Top Tip for Central route from Porto

    Thank you!
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    Enquiry about foot care, bunions, weather…..

    Omnifix!
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    Another vasculitis question

    I've read many posts on this topic, and I know many walkers get this, including me (has happened many times and gets worse each time it happens). I have it terribly again today from walking 18 km yesterday in Boston in hot, humid weather. I will be walking in Portugal in September. My...
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    What is your Top Tip for Central route from Porto

    Just saw your reply. Thank you!
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    What is your Top Tip for Central route from Porto

    Thank you. Do you mean the choice to be made is before reaching the albergue?
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    Any recommendations of places to stay in Rubiaes?

    I've always used Gronze with good success, and my Spanish is very limited.
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    O Porrino to Redondela

    Thank you!
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    O Porrino to Redondela

    Thank you! This makes me feel better. I think we can do it!
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    O Porrino to Redondela

    Thank you!
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