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  1. Peter Wright

    Training with Weighted Vests

    My understanding is that walking with a weighted vest is not primarily intended to strengthen the upper body, but to increase the intensity of the exercise for improved cardiovascular health. I became accustomed to walking with a backpack on my Camino in 2019, however as it is unlikely I will...
  2. Peter Wright

    Safety concerns: First time walking Camino Portuguese as a female traveller

    I walked the Portuguese Central route in late September / early October 2019, as @TashH mentioned, the route from Porto is quite busy with pilgrims. It was rare for me not to be in sight of at least one other, and often, I would see other pilgrims a few hundred metres in front of, or behind me...
  3. Peter Wright

    First Day Leaving Porto Options

    Like those making earlier comments, I took the Metro to Vilha de Pinheiro. That was in September 2019 and I did not find any arrows (red or yellow) to direct me so had to resort to Google maps. As I had spent more time sightseeing in Porto, I only started walking from the metro at 3:30 pm. I...
  4. Peter Wright

    Hiking Camino Portuguese in late August/Sept

    One last thing, a reflective shoulder harness or vest. Although I didn't plan to walk at night, the days are getting shorter in September so it was dark when I made an early start. Even with a yellow reflective vest, I had a near miss one night walking to a restaurant on a narrow road. Mine...
  5. Peter Wright

    Hiking Camino Portuguese in late August/Sept

    I started in Porto on 26 September 2019 and arrived in Santiago on 8 October. ( I deliberately took an extra day by shortening some stages to avoid spending 3 days in Santiago. So about a month later than your schedule. The lowest morning temperature was 9C and the hottest day was 25C. Most...
  6. Peter Wright

    plantar fasciitis - with 7 weeks to go

    On 28 May 2019, I missed a step going downstairs and landed heavily on my right heel. That triggered a bout of plantar fasciitis that was extremely painful on getting out of bed in the morning but eased with walking. As I was preparing for the Camino, I continued walking every day with longer...
  7. Peter Wright

    Elevation Gain: How Challenging are the Hills on the Central Portuguese Camino?

    I walked from Porto to Santiago in September/October 2019 at age 69. The only serious hill I remember is the Fabruja mountain. As @Blue Tang mentioned already, it is the stony track that is more difficult than the height of the climb. Parts of the trail were washed away by rain. I found walking...
  8. Peter Wright

    When is the best time to walk the Portuguese Coastal Route?

    In 2019, I walked the central route from Porto, but talking to others who walked the coastal route at the same time, weather conditions were similar. I left Porto on 26 September intending to follow the stages recommended in the Brierly guidebook. After a few days, it became apparent that I...
  9. Peter Wright

    Atonement? Is that what it’s about?

    I also agree with Doug, I had no clear, overriding reason for doing the Camino, certainly several contributing factors. As a former (in my younger days) ultra-marathon runner and after a heart attack and bypass surgery, the physical challenge at age 69 was a big goal. The need for quiet...
  10. Peter Wright

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

    I had not heard of the connection between using poles and swollen fingers, however, the answers given by earlier commenters make sense. In my younger years, I ran marathons and ultra marathons, before that during 10 years of part time military service, I walked many miles over rough terrain...
  11. Peter Wright

    Porto to Santiago

    I walked the inland route starting from Porto In late September 2019. As Janey Canuck wrote Portugal and Spain were both wonderful. No language problems, no problem finding space in hostels. An amazing experience, hope the situation improves so you can do it this year.
  12. Peter Wright

    Getting Cash on the Camino?

    I don't use a credit card, last year my bank said don't take your debit card as its risky. Issued me with a credit card but I forgot to activate the pin so it didn't work. Only took 100 euros cash so by 3rd day was running out. Got my partner at home to transfer cash via Western Union and...
  13. Peter Wright

    Plantar Fasciitis

    I had the same problem before doing the Camino Portuguese in Sept 2019. Physio and twice daily rolling the foot on a frozen water bottle for a month helped. I wear Oboz hiking boots with plantar fascitis heel insert. (Bought at a pharmacy). Foot was painful on first 2 days then pain disappeared.
  14. Peter Wright

    What's your earliest Camino connection?

    Thst would be my first memory too although I was already an adult.
  15. Peter Wright

    LIVE from the Camino Going for it

    I did Porto to Santiago inland last year, as all the other comments say it's lovely. Bom Camino

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