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    Camino prep Q's - last minute camino please help!

    I’m sure you will have an amazing time with memories that last forever, remember that it is the journey and not the destination . . . although Finisterre and Muxia are beautiful, I head back out there tomorrow. I finish each of my Caminos at the ocean, but that’s just my preference. I am...
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    Angela from OZ and her graffiti

    I’ve just joined the Camino Frances after coming off the Primitivo and walked past all of this today. I was absolutely disgusted and ashamed to call myself an Australian. I’ve got photos of 2 of them, she names herself Angela D from Melbourne Australia. There is also some terrible, large and...
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    What is a good second mini-Camino? (after Sarria to Santiago)

    Hi Sarah, It is very addictive isn't it? If only I was as close to Spain as you :-) If you want to finish in SdC, then I think you've hit the nail on the head, part of the Portuguese Camino. You could also consider the English Camino from Ferrol. It's a beautiful walk, very quiet compared with...
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    New Guy

    Hi mike Good luck with your planning. This site is a wealth of information, and people are nearly always very happy to answer any questions. Have fun deciding on your route, and then enjoy the way :-) Richie
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    New possible stages on the Camino Inglés

    Hi Judy They don't take visa, I tried. Some Spanish who arrived a little after me ran across to the ATM I'd say "expect to pay cash for everything on the Camino", I had too anyway Cheers Richie
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    New possible stages on the Camino Inglés

    Yes, that sounds correct. Per twin room Richie
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    New possible stages on the Camino Inglés

    Hi Judy, Something for you to think about, I'm actually at The Hostal Miras right now. It's ok, 3 bathrooms for about 15 rooms, as of Sept 1, the rooms are 35€. Food is very good as John has said Hotel Vicente had vacancies but was 50€ The sports hall option is no longer available Hospitalera...
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    Fixing Your Feet

    Thanks for the link Hermanita, and for bumping it Dave. What a great site. I've only scratched the surface, but there's a heap of great info!! Cheers Richie
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    What is everything I need to prevent and treat blisters?

    That's a great thread that falcon posted! Have a good read. Everyone is different and different things work for them I had terrible blisters when I did Camino Frances. I am on the camino right now, and what has worked for me is 2 pairs of socks, a think liner sock and then a mid weight hiking...
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    Strange issues with my Merrells, anyone else encounter this?

    Interesting advice here, for everyone. One thing does not work for everyone! We're all different. My first camino was 10 years ago, I had been trekking in Nepal and wore the same leather boots. No problems in Nepal but as soon as I started from SJPdP I had horrendous trouble with blisters for...
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    Updated!! Albergues in Camino Portuguese, June/09

    Ingrid, it's not hard. Most are Albergue de Perigrinos and cost €5 from what I understand. In Porto both the cathedral and information place next to cathedral have lists of albergues. I'll be adding a list when I go home in a few weeks (I know that doesn't help you) but will you be going the...
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    Portuguese Youth Hostels

    Can't see why they wouldn't let you stay, I've had no problems at all, I'm in a Pousada de Juventudes in Vila Nova de Cerveira at the moment, there appears to be whole families here. You could always book it through hostels.com or hostelbookers.com or one of the similar sites. They just usually...
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    Porto to Muxia, 12 August, Coastal!

    Great tip John, thanks very much. It's not something I would ordinarily try Thanks Rich
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    Porto to Muxia, 12 August, Coastal!

    Carlo, John. Thanks so much. I'm in Porto now, going to start on the 13th instead of 12th as I was late to get in on the 11th. I had a longer day than expected; rather than train it from Fatima to Porto, I had an urge for a detour to Tomar. Well worth it, it was beautiful, then a late train made...
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    Porto to Muxia, 12 August, Coastal!

    Hi guys, Sorry to bring this thread to life again. I leave my home land in less than a week on my way to Porto, with a few brief stops on the way. I haven't yet decided whether I will go the coastal or inland route from Vila do Conde to Tui / Valenca. The weather is looking pretty good, i have...
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