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I was just in Santiago last week (week of May 25th) . The Butofumeiro swung at the noon mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and I heard even Thursday. I believe lots of people are willing to pay to see it swing. I would say the odds are in your favor to see it swing.
Bom Caminho
Thanks for this information. I am assuming this on the Caminho. Is it between Ponte and Junqueira? I only have the Brierly guide and it does not have this city (or albergue) on the map.
Thanks
Restless
Thanks for the update. I am in Porto now and will be headed to Vila do Conde tomorrow. Sounds like I have a couple good options.
Thanks Restless
Bom Caminho
Let me clarify. There were probably at least 12 there but not all headed to Santiago. Most were headed to Fatima. I believe May is a special time for that pilgramage. Some where headed to Fatima and then to Santiago. A few (maybe 4) where headed to Santiago.
However based upon the things...
Thanks to everyone for their suggestions. I am about 10 days from being in Vila do Conde. (I am in Santarem.) Looks like there are a lot of good options.
Bom caminho
Restless
I also tried to stay in the new Alberque and couldn't find the key. Since it was May 1st I figured it was because the store was closed for the holiday. (I arrived there the day before Steve.) I tried phoning the number for the store and I got a message that said the phone number was not good...
Hi Angelo,
Thanks for that information. I thought of Airbnb, but not booking.com. So good information. Please let me know you thoughts about the Hospederia Venceslau. I will be leaving for Lisbon today and expect to be in Vila do Conde around May 16th.
Bom Caminho
Restless
Hi Aida,
I am leaving today for Lisbon. I look forward to reading about your experiences. Maybe I can incorporate some of your "unplanned" experiences into my planned experiences!
Restless
As I finalize my plans to start my Camino (I leave tomorrow) I am still trying to figure out where to stay in Vila Do Conde.
Does anyone have any recommendations?
Bom Caminho
Restless
Hi Ray,
I would be glad to join you on the walk from Azambuja to Santarem. I am not sure where Flora is in Azambuja. (I will be staying at the new pilgrims only alberque on Rua Engenheiro Moniz da Maia. This is in Laurie Reynolds guide book.) I tried looking for Flora on the web and...
Hi Ray,
I also plan on going to Golega on the 4th from Santarem. However my plan is to walk from Santarem to Vale de Figueira on May 3rd. (this distance is approximately 10k per Mario.) From there I will catch the train back to Santarem. The next morning on May 4th I will catch the train...
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