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    LIVE from the Camino My first Camino: reflecting on my journey so far.

    I am enjoying your posts and happy to hear that you are connecting with pilgrims to walk with you in the dark. I look forward to your next update. Buen Camino!
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    Salomon trail runners for 800K

    I agree with Vince. If you like the Salomon fit, I highly recommend the Ultra 4 hikers instead of runners. If you compare tread on the shoes, the runners have less tread. I walk a lot and go through 4 pair a year. I usually change them between 500-600 miles depending on the type of terrain I...
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    Will I regret skipping Porto to Vila do Conde?

    I walked in May this year from Porto to Santiago and I agree with others here, skipping the first few days you wont miss a lot. I love the ocean so I did enjoy it, but it was like walking through any coastal town. The majority of the Boardwalk ends in Esposende and if I'm honest; I did not...
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    Brands of tea in Spain

    Twinings English Breakfast tea with real milk. Twinings also make a great cold brew. I drink the cold brew every day. I found both in Spain, but the cold brew was sold in different packaging. All this talk about tea, now I have to make a cuppa.
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    Spontaneous adventure or complete disaster?!!

    When I walked in May 2022 the Ferry was no longer running, but the water taxi is very efficient and reasonably priced. You cant miss the water taxi if you hike through park going into Caminia. The Taxi is at the end of the park.
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    Spontaneous adventure or complete disaster?!!

    Hi Fi, Congratulations on making the decision to walk. I walked the Portugese in May. It was a wonderful experiance for me and I hope the same for you. My advise is similar to others here. Get the right shoes for your feet and pack as light as possible. When planning to hike my first...
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    Would love feedback on my planned route - Ponferrada to Santiago

    When we walked in 2019 we walked from Portomarin to Lestedo it is about 2 or 3km before Palais de Rei. The area has a variety of accommodations in a country setting. We stayed at Rectoral De Lestedo. At the time is was really inexpensive; today it is more then double, but it was one of our...
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    Planning a family camino in summer 23

    Welcome Many of the accommodations have family rooms; some even have washer and dryers. Both 2019 and 2022 I booked my accommodations using Booking.com and the wise pilgrim app. For luggage transfer I also used https://caminofacil.net They have a good online app for advance booking of...
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    LIVE from the Camino Phil and Janet on the Camino

    So happy you are finally on your way. I hope you enjoy your time as much as I did last month. I've been home for almost three weeks and I am already missing the Camino. I am looking forward to your Live from the Camino posts. Safe travels.... Buen Camino
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    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Camino Mask Strategies?

    Hi Trecile, I am glad to hear that your surgery went well and you will be able to travel home soon. I started my Camino from Porto when you started from Lisbon. I was so sad to hear about the issues you had on the Camino but it sounds like things are getting better and that your Husband has...
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    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Camino Mask Strategies?

    Mask wearing on transportation is a must and should be taken seriously. I took the nonstop Flixbus from Santiago back to Porto two weeks ago. In addition to the bus driver an attendant was working on the bus; I assumed he was security. Two people in separate areas of the bus did not have...
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    I made it one day- what I wished I had understood more clearly

    Hi BrookGirl305 Everyone walks their own Camino. One hour, one day, one week, one month. Did you walk to the top of the Rock? I did in November 2021 and it was HARD.... your description of Pamplona over the mountain to Uterga sounds easier than I found the climb to the top of the...
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    LIVE from the Camino Return to the CF after 10 years

    Wishing you all the best for your Camino. Enjoy..... Buen Camino!
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    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Camino Mask Strategies?

    I just returned from my Camino. I used one mask per day; but I did not use the mask when outdoors. I stayed in private accommodations. When indoors in common areas I wore a mask. I only ate meals indoors three times.. When eating outdoors; if my server wore a mask; out of respect, I did...
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    LIVE from the Camino Struggling with fitness and mood

    I just finished the Camino Portuguese Senda. It was not the Camino I had planned. I was to walk with a friend and she broke her ankle just prior to our trip. I had to decide if I was going to walk alone or cancel for the third year in a row. I was reluctant, but I decided to go. It was my...
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