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  1. Steve Hackman

    For Sale/Wanted Albergue or house for sale along the Camino Portuguese?

    Thanks for the insightful comment. Fortunately, my wife and I are not in any rush and can wait for "the Camino to provide" the right place and location, which, as you indicate, is very important. No sense opening a place that is not a natural "break" point on the journey. Having said that, I...
  2. Steve Hackman

    For Sale/Wanted Albergue or house for sale along the Camino Portuguese?

    We are probably more open to a town or just outside of one. Interesting you mention Tomar as that is the place I keep being drawn to :)
  3. Steve Hackman

    For Sale/Wanted Albergue or house for sale along the Camino Portuguese?

    Thank you, I had read about this but was hesitant about approaching but it is a delightful place and would love to keep the spirit of it alive. Thanks for including the contact info.
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    For Sale/Wanted Albergue or house for sale along the Camino Portuguese?

    After numerous Caminos, my wife and I are looking to purchase a house (or possibly an already established albergue) along the Camino Portuguese within Portugal to establish a small private refugio for pilgrims. Ideally between Lisbon & Porto but also open to possibilities north of Porto...
  5. Steve Hackman

    Church Marriage Blessing on Camino

    Sadly, it didn't occur in the way I wanted, but my wife and I walked the whole Camino and she got hooked. We are eyeing opening a private albergue on the Camino Portugueses
  6. Steve Hackman

    Backpack transportation from Porto to Santiago

    Thanks all for the quick responses! Very much appreciated
  7. Steve Hackman

    Backpack transportation from Porto to Santiago

    Hi all, I'm doing my first Camino Portuguese from Porto in April 2020 and my elderly parents will be joining. It's going to be easier for my 78 year old mother if her backpack can be delivered like on the Frances. Does anyone know if this is an option on the Portuguese?
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    Please Help. Last Minute Doubt

    I don't know, this time I will have my 6 yr old son along with my wife and parents in their 70s. If you see a guy trying to bribe his kid to walk further with a chocolate croissant, that would be me.
  9. Steve Hackman

    Please Help. Last Minute Doubt

    Hey Camino Chris, I did the Valcarlos route in April 2015 and head out from St. Jean on April 13. Hope to see you on the Way. Buen Camino!
  10. Steve Hackman

    Valcarlos or Roncesvalles?

    I did the "lower" Valcarlos route in April 2015 and quickly discovered past Valcarlos it just kept going up...and up...and up... I thought I would never get to Roncesvalles :) But I did and a hospitalero sat me down just inside and brought me a large glass of water. I was overcome with...
  11. Steve Hackman

    Route Napoleon early April

    I'm setting out from SJPdP on April 13. Any indication of what the snowfall has been like or will be? I left April 3rd in 2015 and had to take the Valcarlos route (which was still wonderful) but hope to be able to do the Napoleon route this time. I thought we might be starting to see what...
  12. Steve Hackman

    Kyte Backpack for Women

    Oh believe me, I KNOW it's not my decision ;)
  13. Steve Hackman

    Kyte Backpack for Women

    Hi all, I use a 38L Kestral from Osprey for my camino but my wife is thinking of getting the Kyte series which is designed for ladies but comes only in the 36 or 46L size. I think 46 is to much and think she should perhaps get the 38L Kestral like mine. Any ladies have suggestions or...
  14. Steve Hackman

    Corazon Puro closing

    I as just preparing to book with Istvan and Barbara in April for my second camino because they made our first camino SO SPECIAL! When I saw this message I was so disappointed and yet I wish them only the very best for their family and the next season in their life!
  15. Steve Hackman

    Nutrition & Diet on Camino Frances

    Thanks! Very helpful
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