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  1. Mike Molloy

    Accommodations on Camino Portuguese Coastal Route

    Hi, if you can't make it to your accommodation, just get a taxi there and the next day back to where you were and continue.
  2. Mike Molloy

    Limited beds in Albergues

    I'm on the Portuguese coastal it's very difficult getting Albergues, I have been told pilgrims numbers are up by 75 percent this year, I have seen many getting turned away
  3. Mike Molloy

    Equipment kitchen xunta albergues

    On my last Camino I took a microwavable bowl and mug, both with lids, and plastic knife fork and spoon, most albergues seem have a microwave, and managed alright.
  4. Mike Molloy

    The Way (in english)

    I downloaded mine from YouTube in England, it was the English version, there were other language versions there as well
  5. Mike Molloy

    New Boat service from A Caminha to Guarda

    The route was quite busy until it joined the central route, then very busy, several pilgrims told me that the had problems booking accommodation, especially near Santiago No problems booking and paying for the boat on line. Bon Camino
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    New Boat service from A Caminha to Guarda

    Hi I have just finished the Portuguese coastal.from Porto. At Caminha all the fishermen said there was no ferry, they were not telling the truth, there is a new electric boat that goes from the harbour hourly and cost €6. Booking at...
  7. Mike Molloy

    Lost & Found (Found) Lost my credit card between Larrasoaña and Pamplona

    Try using Google pay to store online copies of cards and tickets, and don't lose your phone !
  8. Mike Molloy

    13 Peregrinos arrived today....

    I remember arriving after finishing the Portuguese Senda Litoral to find myself the only person at the finish in the centre of the square and then to my amazement walking straight into the pilgrims office to get my Compostela. Still amazes me two years later.
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    Ear plugs) Sponge or Layered?

    I'm a very light sleeper, I use the wax ones, mold into a cone shape and insert in ear (pointy bit first) pressing gently, wait till they warm up to body temperature, then push in firmly and make certain that they are in contact with the ear especially on the outside edges. I am quite fussy...
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    Arrival airport Port. coastal from Guarda

    I flew Manchester to Porto via Madrid, bus with Andrade Express Tourismo direct from Porto airport to Caminha. Then ferry across to A Guarda (Check for timings on Rome2Rio)
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    Coastal Weather April

    Further to my post, I was in lightweight fleece, waterproof jacket and trousers a lot for the first week but it was very exposed on the coast. A local told me it was common at that time of the year but it tended to get worse later in the day.So I would set off as early in the morning as my...
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    Coastal Weather April

    Hi,I did the Portuguese Coastal Camino last April and I had tremendous thunderstorms for the first week, not cold but very wet, and there is little shelter when you are doing the Costa Littoral A local told me it was normal !
  13. Mike Molloy

    Guide Daytrips to Finisterre

    I was told that the waterfall at Ezaros is the only one in Europe that drops directly into the sea. It's certainly worth visiting on route.
  14. Mike Molloy

    Guide Daytrips to Finisterre

    I did it with Tour Galicia, we went to Finisterre, Muxia and lots more on a day trip for only 35 euro.The guide was excellent. I had a really good day out. It probably costs a bit more now! Their address is Rúa do Franco, 53, 15702 Santiago de Compostela
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    Camino Norte starting Irun 24 July

    https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/resources/accommodation-list-for-camino-del-norte-2016.493/ This is the only one that I can find, it was updated in 2018 I hope the link works OK Mike
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