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  1. magpye

    Requesting some thoughts (re starting point) from experienced pilgrims, please?

    I agree. Triacastela to Samos and then Sarria. Peaceful woodland walk.
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    COVID QR code for covid vax?

    Greetings pilgrims. I am in espana now. Flew KLM Sept 6 and the airline required a prefilled form that included your QR, producing the Spain Health form QR. Nobody checked except the airline. However, do check, but I believe that as of October 1 Spain no longer requires that QR. They do insist...
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    Where to stay in Lisbon and Porto?

    Excellent and very affordable accommodation at the Casa de Vilar Seminario in Porto. Clean, quiet, secure. I have stayed several times and never an issue with lack of rooms. Has seen a recent upgrade so prices may have changed since 2016. A 15-20 min walk from the Musica Metro. View of the river...
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    Solo Camino Frances 2018

    Cirrus, I'm your Okanagan neighbor. I walked solo in 2013 and 2016. You will meet and make so many friends and if you need help w Spanish, they can help you. All you really need to know are: bano, agua, dos, cafe con leche, por favor and gracias. The Camino is a community and although you can...
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    Samos -- "miscellaneous" in the monastery?

    Bala, I was keen on the monastery lodging in 2013 but when I arrived it was closed for fumigation (bed bugs). I found a VERY nice, hospitable, clean hotel just a block or so away: a Veiga @ 30 euros. However I did take the tour of the monastery. It was a substantial tour but VERY interesting. Be...
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    Camino Portugues - Change in Plans - Mistakes Made

    Guy, I had similar experience on same route but without the rain. Had not experienced blisters before but by Tomar, had to seek medical advice for my feet. The doctor in EMERGENCY bound my foot and suggested I take a break for four days. I think I was demanding too much of my feet over initial...
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    Lisbon to Santiago 20 k or less per day?

    I walked this in September 2016 and also planned for shorter days and specifically a stop in Valada or Port de Muge. However I did not make a reservation and as the villages are small, a local festival had all beds booked. I, and several other pilgrims found a bed with Paula Castro 939997657...
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    Checking Luggage

    I travelled to Lisbon with a checked suitcase that was large enough for pack and poles. In Lisbon I removed pack and poles and sent via inexpensive courier the almost-empty bag to Santiago to Ivar (storage service available in this forum). Ivar confirmed receipt by email next day. In that large...
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    2 days and already broken

    Oh, do not despair. I walked same last September and blistered feet so badly I ended up in emerg in Tomar. Was despondent... But with kindness from my hospitalier, three days rest, and a train ticket forward, I rallied and enjoyed the walk from Porto immensely. You will find good company with...
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    My plan for Camino Portugal, that's ok?

    There's a wonderful seaside small hotel between Redondela and Arcade. It's a couple of km off the Camino but so worth it. It's called Antolin. So refreshing and hospitable.
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    Keeping Backpack etc. safe

    I carried a few plastic zap straps to secure my pack to a chair, table or bed. But you must then carry a knife so YOU can remove them! I only used these once, but VERY lightweight security. If leaving my pack outside I attach to a walking partners pack with my pack chest clips. Nobody is going...
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    Camino Portugues

    Zoula, am also game for Braga. Looking forward to meeting you.
  13. magpye

    Camino Portugues

    And I departing Lisbon Sept 6, also short days: Anne from Canada
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    What albergue/hostal did you have a positive experience with in Porto? :)

    Not having stayed there yet, but found this Seminario de Vilar and have reserved 2 nights in September. Good location. Not cheap (25 euros/night), but private w breakfast included. Looks a bit of a fortress, so not a boutique, nor quaint. http://www.seminariodevilar.pt.vu
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    departing Lisbon September 6

    lol, Steve: I walked the Cfrances in 2013. Wore La Sportiva light hiking boots and they changed my life. In a good way. So, you've good gear! And a good training regimen. Be sure to break in the new ones well. I didn't have a single blister in 750 km. I also walked mostly (serendipitous, by...
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