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    Seeking info on the Train from Santiago to Lisbon

    It is more expensive but you could also fly from Santiago to Lisbon. The flight that I looked at makes a short stop in Porto, but gets you into Lisbon in about 3 hours.
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    First time, Solo pilgrim on Portugal coast from Porto - seeking advice

    I just sent you a message with the Itinerary.
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    First time, Solo pilgrim on Portugal coast from Porto - seeking advice

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    First time, Solo pilgrim on Portugal coast from Porto - seeking advice

    Hello, I walked a solo Camino last year on the Frances, starting in Ponferrada, Spain, and I loved the solitary walks, but also meeting the many nice people along the way. This year I will be walking the Portuguese with a friend, starting from Porto on August 26th. My 14 day itinerary starts on...
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    Honoring the Memory of a Loved One: Walking the Camino

    My heart goes out to you and your family. Last year I walked 2 weeks on the Camino Frances for my husband of 37 years who passed away unexpectedly in 2021. I talked to him the entire way and lit some candles at different places. I also met some wonderful pilgrims along the way who became my...
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    Would love feedback on my planned route - Ponferrada to Santiago

    Hello MargotM, and thank you for your response. I thought that I had responded but must have missed the hit post reply button, because I don't see it anywhere. I am getting a little more comfortable to possibly trying out a dormitory, but in the meantime I did actually book the Hotel 1930, it's...
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    Would love feedback on my planned route - Ponferrada to Santiago

    It looks like so many of the places are already booked. The Casa Barbadelo has 1 bunk in a mixed dormitory left, that's it. Almost every place in Sarria is booked. I guess it will be a very very busy September, and I may need to plan more ahead than I had planned to do.
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    Would love feedback on my planned route - Ponferrada to Santiago

    I am looking forward to that pulpo, for sure. Don't know what the Galician style will taste like, but I'm sure I'll love it. Love the vintage collection.
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    Would love feedback on my planned route - Ponferrada to Santiago

    Thank you Dick & Kitty! Wow, that's a long way from Astorga to Sarria, very impressive. Thank you for your comments on the Portomarin to Palais de Rei stretch, I would rather not make an extra stop and instead have more time in Santiago at the end. I also got some other great recommendations for...
  10. MariaE

    Would love feedback on my planned route - Ponferrada to Santiago

    Thank you Tony, that's great to know. It sounds like the key is really to leave early in the morning.
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    Would love feedback on my planned route - Ponferrada to Santiago

    Thank you Eddiebee! I'm definitely concerned about the heat. I live close to the coast in Northern California and it very rarely gets to 90 degrees, and if it does, we all escape to the cold Pacific Ocean and pray for the fog to roll in. But yes, I will make sure and have lots of water with me...
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    Would love feedback on my planned route - Ponferrada to Santiago

    Thank you It45ny: great information!
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    Would love feedback on my planned route - Ponferrada to Santiago

    Thank you Walkerooni! Actually, I just signed up with Correos and I will have some flexibility. Sure, I have to decide how I'll feel the next day :), but it will be nice to travel with a day pack.
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    Would love feedback on my planned route - Ponferrada to Santiago

    Thank you!
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    Would love feedback on my planned route - Ponferrada to Santiago

    Thank you for the recommendation Cayou! I will definitely work around Sarria after all the recommendations here.
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