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    I probably won’t do this again

    Ooops!!
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    I probably won’t do this again

    Sounds reasonable. But I did my purgatory when I was younger and now I love a little more luxury. It doesn't reduce the level of fun or enjoyment. I am glad there is a solution for everyone ha ha!
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    I probably won’t do this again

    Somehow I gather you are not a senior hiker! Pretty funny. But I wouldn't recommend walking the Portugal camino in the moonlight as the uneven cobblestones would be very,very dangerous Once in Spain though, the going is easier. You certainly took this annoyance gracefully!
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    I probably won’t do this again

    Just your handle "Dancing Rain" is enough to tell me you are a happy person..ha! The glass is always half full. You probably stand in front of the mirror every morning and say positive affirmations to yourself (and that is OK!) You are the perfect person for the Camino. I myself would go stark...
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    I probably won’t do this again

    My husband and I, age 66 and 69, did our first camino ever on the Costa Portugale in March of this year (2019). Fortunately, neither of us snore, but at our age, we never, ever considered sharing sleeping facilities dormitory-style because after all, we have to make sure we get a good sleep if...
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    Over Thinking and Planning you Camino

    Glad to hear! My husband and I are walking from Porto to Santiago in March and decided not to book. This way, we can adjust our walking according to how we feel or if we find a spot we want to stay longer.
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    An unusual medical ailment

    OMG!!! I am sorry you've had to endure this malady, but actually it's not all that uncommon when traveling in these areas! I worked in the medical field and know about it. But you are very brave indeed. I am not so sure I would have had the courage to start the walk. Good luck!!!
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    Absolutely! Not all of us due to disabilities can carry weight on our backs! I would LOVE to be able to do this as when I was younger, but now the only way I can walk is with a fanny pack where the weight is on my hips. I had herniations in my neck from an injury at work, so it causes intense...
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    Footwear - Waterproof or not waterproof.

    The tops are so open, wouldn't rain just run down into the boot?
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    70 Year Old Mother Who Bruises Easily

    Is your mom on any anticoagulants like the blood thinner Warfarin? Also, long-term steroids can cause this. If on meds, she needs monthly labs done. However, if she isn't, you could have her doctor run PT and PTT labs to make sure she is in the normal range of clotting. If she is, then she...
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    Portuguese Coastal Camino. Porto to Santiago.

    Thanks Sheena for your itinerary!! I loved it as it reaffirmed mine in that it looks really doable for us. I have a health issue at present that reared it's ugly face long after our trip was planned. So I have been forced to adjust the length of our daily walks and your stops are exactly what I...
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    Camino Portugués - Coastal Route

    My husband and I are beginning our first Camino in Porto also in March, starting the 17th, so just a day after you. We don't need to get to Santiago until March 31st. I think that you only need to remain flexible. Don't be hard on yourself due to possible limitations. Remember, there are buses...
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    Number of shoes to take (and underwear and other stuff...)

    Looks like you also carried a front fanny pack? Handy I think. Since I can't carry weight on my back, I use a large fanny pack in the back (it can hold 11 lbs) and a smaller fanny pack in the front. I love it.
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    "You Can't Get There From Here!"

    Thank you! Precise and to the point. Very helpful!
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    Shoulder Strap Irritation

    It was suggested to me to go to an autoshop that sells car supplies and buy those sheepskin seatbelt covers. I haven't tried it but it sounds like it might work!
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