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    "Ideal" itinerary for a leisurely Camino Portuguese?

    "Brierley" guidebook mentions spending extra night in Barcelos and taking bus to Braga for a day trip. One the more memorable days of our CP - well worth it.
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    Camino from Porto - Trekking Poles confiscated at airport!

    Good to know, as my Wife & I plan to do the Primitivo in 2024.
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    Camino from Porto - Trekking Poles confiscated at airport!

    nope - never saw the need. ... also like having my hands free to access Guidebook, camera, water bottle, etc.
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    Boots or Hokas for the Central Route

    Started from Porto, Hoka Bondi's served me well. Also require smaller socks which line dry quicker.
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    Coming Back from Fractured Ankle Shoe Thoughts..Hokas to ?

    I did CP in 2019 with Hoka Bondi's. Didn't have any foot issues, though I was focused on where I was stepping since incurring a broken bone in foot plus severe ankle sprain in 2017 (not walking related).
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    Renting a bike just for a day in Porto

    2019 (walk) - My wife and I used the "Brierley CP Guide" - Did Coastal to Vila do Conde then cut over to Central. We stayed 2 nights in Porto upon arrival to recover from plane trip. Take two days to get to Vila Do Conde (we did one cause of bad weather.) We stayed 2 nights in Barcelos to do...
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    Renting a bike just for a day in Porto

    https://www.tt3ways.pt/ Near bridge on Porto side. We cycled back over bridge to Vila Nova de Gaia side and went south along the Coast. Turned around at an old Seaside Chapel. One of the best days of our trip. Came back a couple years later to do the Camino.
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    Using a Cell Phone in Portugal: Tips for Traveling Canadians

    Vodofone across the River from Porto (Av. da República nº 268, 4430-188 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal) - short walk. Very helpful - we have used them twice. Works in Portugal & Spain. Inexpensive too.
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    Introduction

    We were too, but it was full. That's when we started booking places 3 days in advance
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    Introduction

    We stayed at Hotel Bagoeria which was about 70m away from bus stop. Hotel had a roof top breakfast area with great view of river. We stayed the second night (Bagoeria was booked) at Alberguer Terco - across a quad park area from first Hotel. Another nice accommodation. Don't recall bus #. Braga...
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    Music for the Camino

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    Introduction

    I suggest doing the Coastal out of Porto and switch over to Central from Vila Do Conde. John Brierley Guidebook is a very good resource. We did a rest day in Barcelos & took bus to Braga - well worth it!!
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    Is this a new type of shoe? “Hybrid hiker”

    I did the CP from Porto in 2019 plus Finsterra & wore Bondi's. Worked well for me. Continual cobblestone walking did lead to some foot/leg weariness, but a full-blown hiking boot would have been overkill (and heavy).
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    Walk For Good 2021

    Thank you.
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    Walk For Good 2021

    Thank you very much for your input.

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