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  1. rogersoncharles1951

    First Camino from Lisbon to Porto

    Personally I like the yes hostel in Lisbon and the spot hostel in Porto if that is any help
  2. rogersoncharles1951

    Weather in early may

    I was on Camino last year but cut short my trip on 20 th may after 10 days due to cold and rain consistently every day.came back in August when weather was much better.ive been doing Camino's for 15 years now many times starting May and all was good.so definitely take wet gear and warm clothing...
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    Accommodation in Porto

    Great hostal to stay is the spot hostal 7 mins from metro station available on booking .com.as many nights as you like also single room accomodation breakfast included. I've stai lots of hostals in Porto this is bes
  4. rogersoncharles1951

    Accommodation in Porto

    Great hostal to stay is the spot hostal 7 mins from metro station available on booking .com.as many nights as you like also single room accomodation breakfast included. I've stai lots of hostals in Porto this is best
  5. rogersoncharles1951

    Accommodation in Porto

  6. rogersoncharles1951

    What Size Water Bottle/s

    Personally I buy large plastic bottles ice cold water from cafes etc along the way I don't drink from wells as I have had stomach problems in the past few times nearly always plenty of options each day to replenish new bottles.always make sure by research what is your longest distance between...
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    Dress Code (esp. Shoes) in Michelin restaurant in San Sebastian

    Clean tidy order day you will be because you have not done any trekking yet.personally prefer eating when I feel smart casual
  8. rogersoncharles1951

    How often do you take a break?

    Hi I personally like to take 15 mins every 2 hrs and if there is a prolonged steep section ahead take a 20 mins stop water up well and pop some electrolytes in water
  9. rogersoncharles1951

    Is Casa de Fernanda in Barcelos?

    Whatever you decide don't miss casa Fernanda experience you'll never forget or regret best place ever.
  10. rogersoncharles1951

    Hello…flight info

    No knowledge of flights from USA but Portuguese be a good beginning for you I would suggest from Porto as the infrastuctor from there is better than from Lisbon.either inland way or coastal both have there pluses very few negatives.if you do do inland way try and stay at Casa Fernando experience...
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    Cash issues

    Sounds like you did not notify your bank of travelling abroad what above credit cards if any if you have digital banking go on to it and notify bank of your away dates should be enough
  12. rogersoncharles1951

    LIVE from the Camino Mid July on the Primitivo

    Go for it you'll not forget it it's a wonderful Camino to do but not easiest but one of loveliest.done it after doing the Del Salvador back to back.was on Camino Frances earlier this year in May but cut it short weather was horrendous going back on 15 th August for 2 weeks.just one thing to...
  13. rogersoncharles1951

    Looking for men to walk the Frances route;

    Don't fret about meeting someone as you know having already done a Camino you'll be spoiled for choice for someone to walk talk with wait and see who you click with before deciding anything or anyone.peronally I prefer walking alone each day but look forward to have company and conversations...
  14. rogersoncharles1951

    Advice please

    Hi Cindy with bit of pre planning and booking ahead personally I use booking.com.you can save a fortune these companies charge a arm leg .you can transfer your pack daily yourself from one place to another costing now average 7 euros.this allows you to carry a small day bag for water etc.stick...
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    The Elvis Bar in Reliegos

    Have experienced this establishment before it's obvious as soon as you enter that hygein is not a priority in this bar openly smocking behind counter and generally the upkeep of place not very inviting at all I'm no prude being from Glasgow have seen my fair share of rough ready bars but this...

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