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  1. Peter J Martin

    First Camino from Lisbon to Porto

    It depends on how you want to do your Camino, in relation to cost etc. I am flying into Lisbon on the 30 April to start the Camino Portuguese the next day, flying home on the 6 June, I have a number of rest days and will stop off in Fatima for two days. Each days walking is a reasonable distance...
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    Full circuit Santiago to Finisterre to Muxia to Santiago

    Always got mine in Muxia in the accomodation I stopped in.
  3. Peter J Martin

    Listening to music while on the camino

    You may call me a bit strange here, I have walked 7 Caminos and will start my 8th on the 1st June, I always walk alone but never ignore other pilgrims I meet along the way. All my Pilgrim Walks are just that, so I concentrate on saying the rosary, prayers and visiting churches, and enjoying and...
  4. Peter J Martin

    Starting in Lisbon

    I have the 2024 John Brierley and Gemma Brierley Guide which is completely up to date and showing the new shorter route along the board walk along the Tego, shortens the stage to Alverca by 7.8 km. Of course it also shows the original longer route. I will starting on the 1 May this year.
  5. Peter J Martin

    Where to find unique and handmade gifts on the Camino Frances?

    Yes, I went into his workshop and bought some hand made souvenirs, carried them in my pocket, an very interesting visit, in the area where the wine fountain is.
  6. Peter J Martin

    Experience with Plantar Fasciitis

    All I can say is it worked for me and still does, I am now training for the Portuguese Central from Lisbon to Santiago next May/June, and continue to use the Rock Tape. Best wishes, I hope it work for you.
  7. Peter J Martin

    Experience with Plantar Fasciitis

    I agree 100% with you, worked for me. See my comments on here.
  8. Peter J Martin

    Experience with Plantar Fasciitis

    I suffered with Plantar Fasciitis on my first Camino many years ago, after trying a lot of the above advice I found what worked for me on 6 subsequent Caminos. Rock Tape a premium kinesiology tape, it comes with a leaflet showing how to use the tape for all sorts of body problems. For PF, a...
  9. Peter J Martin

    Altus products in forum store?

    Ivar, if you can get a poncho with sleeves, easier to wear and prevents blowing about in bad weather. I had with one with sleeves on my last 7 Caminos and would not be without it. I still have it but would consider a good standard replacement.
  10. Peter J Martin

    Walking from Lisbon to Fatima to Porto to Santiago

    Thank you Madis, I have briefly looked at your blog into and out of Fatima. I will read your full blog in detail a bit later, I think this will be very helpful for me. This will be my 8th Camino and still going well at 78 years . Thank you Madis
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    Walking from Lisbon to Fatima to Porto to Santiago

    I am planning to walk the Portuguese Way from Lisbon to Fatima, on to Porto and Santiago in May next year. I have prepared my itinerary with the help of John Brierly's guide and a person in Spain who has helped with previous Caminos I would like to hear from anyone who has done this Camino...
  12. Peter J Martin

    Memorial Garden for Denise Thiem near Astorga

    There is also a memorial in that garden to an English Priest who I believe died while walking the Camino
  13. Peter J Martin

    Camino Francés Federación to ban suitcases in their albergues (11 albergues affected by this rule)

    I will be doing my 7th Camino at the end of the month, I have never used Albergues, I am always fully booked ahead and I always have a suitcase taken forward with essential medications, clothes and the like for my medical conditions. I always consider myself a pilgrim, for example last year I...
  14. Peter J Martin

    How social is the Camino Primitivo?

    Doing the Primitivo in June.
  15. Peter J Martin

    What is Your Marching Music

    For me paying attention to nature and listening to the birds and other creatures in the countryside in particular. I will probably get slated for this, but! for me my Camino walks are always pilgrim walks, usually I walk alone and say the Holy Rosary many times along the way for my own personal...
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