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  1. Mike Long

    Albergue in Villavieja

    I stayed there in mid-oct, beautiful albergue. Code provided but battery in lock failed to open lock. They came and opened up, changed battery and all was good.. But worth planning to stop there for the night.
  2. Mike Long

    2 stamps per day Camino de Invierno

    I recently finished the Invierno and in one instance could not legitimately find a second on the route. Given the intent of their policy is to ensure you walk, I did my part by walking and was ready to explain. No questions were asked and I received my Compostela. I indicated here earlier...
  3. Mike Long

    Stamps- missing a few days

    Out here in the wilds of the Camino Invierno, some days, like today's stage from Rodeiro to Lalin, zero opportunities as no services available. Nothing but old roads, farms, a couple of flooded bridges, etc. I'll do my best and will simply explain my circumstances and hope for the best.
  4. Mike Long

    LIVE from the Camino Caryn on the Aragonés

    Thank you for your journey notes. Following carefully as I will be walking soon . Mike
  5. Mike Long

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Vaccine requirements to enter Porto

    Hi. Phil above has it correct. We just finished the coastal, now relaxing in Valenca on way back to Lisbon. From Canada (we have 4 vac) it is still test is required. We did the rapid test without any difficulty before leaving. As a note, no one verified on way here or on arrival Lisbon but...
  6. Mike Long

    LIVE from the Camino Live from the Camino (Portugues)

    Thanks for all the news and your experiences on the coastal route. We will be starting out from Porto on 17 May so will take advantage of your provided info. Enjoy your walk and we look forward to more walk details. Mike & Liz
  7. Mike Long

    Choosing Between Altra Olympus and Lone Peak for the Camino

    I found that TIMP-3 was more comfortable on rocky surface on Primativo than LP. I find LP just doesn't have padding required now that I have had bursitis in heel. Did not miss rockplate.
  8. Mike Long

    Choosing Between Altra Olympus and Lone Peak for the Camino

    I was a big LP user but have completed two camino with TIMP-3 because of sole thickness. My go to now.
  9. Mike Long

    Hiking poles (please bear with me) need honest advice.

    Have taken to walking with poles, specifically Pacer Poles as help significantly with both uphill paths and reduction in hand swelling. My wife and I would never consider walking Caminos without our poles now. We completed Primativo in Sept/Oct this year, and found them very supportive for...
  10. Mike Long

    Best time to walk the Le Puy

    Hi. Great Camino. I found early/mid-August start was perfect for me. Weather was good, and nearing end of French folks walking the route. I speak French so I enjoyed the opportunity to be immersed in the language but as the end of their summer, less but still some walking it in two week...
  11. Mike Long

    Hello from a Canadian newbie

    Hi. We are from Eastern Ontario and just finished one month on Camino and Granada. Exceptional experience throughout. FYI, I also support wide shoes as what I look for. We wore Altra TIMP-3 no rock plate and never any difficulty on Primativo, Verte or tail end of Norté. Have fun...
  12. Mike Long

    Primitivo - Sept 2021

    Well folks, we are appreciative of all the supportive comments as they address our primary concerns square on. We are looking forward to the adventure of walking this segment of the route. Thanks for your assistance.
  13. Mike Long

    Primitivo - Sept 2021

    Nary Aurora, you wrote that "We stay in Campiello at Casa Herminia, not far from the Hospital route. Sra. Heminia is an award winning chef and her food and hospitality are not to be missed. El Hospital is gorgeous route. You will need to carry plenty of food and water to sustain you. However...
  14. Mike Long

    LIVE from the Camino Late July 2021 Primitivo!

    NadineK, thanks for the helpful information. We were thinking of San Salvador starting 24 September, then on to Primativo but researching San Salvador for Albergues etc has led me to think starting in Oviedo. Good to hear so much is open on the Primativo and you are booking ahead. Any final...
  15. Mike Long

    Fear of heights and the Way from Le Puy

    I, as well, have walked from Le Puy to Santiago. The only spot, which I was amazed about, was as mentioned above: the climb of the cliff face out of Cahors. It is not so much the climb itself, which is short steep climb, but that with a pack, the balancing is different and so I was concerned...
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