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    Train from Santiago back to Porto

    For those that have started their Camino in Porto, where did you stay? How did you travel from the airport to your hotel/hostel? I’m
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    Train from Santiago back to Porto

    Thank you!
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    Train from Santiago back to Porto

    I’m trying to book flights for our Porto to Santiago pilgrimage starting September 20th. Round trip to and from Porto seem to be the best prices I’ve found. Is there a train from Santiago to Porto?
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    Camino Coast from Porto

    Hello, We hiked the Camino Frances from Ponferrada to Santiago in April 2022. We would like to hike the Camino Coastal from Porto in 2023. Are some months better than others? How many days should be allow? I see many pilgrims switch along the way to the Camino Central, thoughts on the best...
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    Is this feasible: picnic lunches on Camino del Norte?

    Hello, and I hope you have an excellent Camino walk. I completed a 10 walk on the Camino Frances in early May. I also would by bread and cheese for lunches. There seemed to be a lack of picnic areas for pilgrims to stop rest, and have their lunch. Lots of cafes along the way with outdoor tables...
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    Porto to Santiago - with Fisterra and Muxia along the Way

    We just completed our first Camino along the Camino Frances from Ponferrada on Mother’s Day. We are already looking to do the Portuguese Camino from Porto along the Coastal route, and would like to include Fisterra and Muxia along the way to Santiago de Compostela. Is this practical is the...
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    Finished today - Mother’s Day!

    Hello! We started our first Camino Frances in Ponferrada on April 29th and finished today, Mother’s Day! Mostly positive impressions of all aspects of the Camino. There were some sections along the way the markings were infrequent, and if you wander around in some of the towns, there aren’t...
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    Accommodation Dilemma

    We are arriving on Lufthansa, not sure which terminal yet.
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    Accommodation Dilemma

    Our flight from Munich arrives in Madrid at 11:10 AM. The train we hope to catch departs from Chamartin at 2:40 PM. Does that seem feasible?
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    Accommodation Dilemma

    As I posted earlier, we are flying into Madrid on April 28th, and hope to take the train to Ponferrada and stay there the 28th. Since we may not catch the train, and have to stay in Madrid the 28th, we are unsure about booking accommodations ahead. Someone posted that the coming weekend is a big...
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    European Sim Card for iPhone

    In addition to walking the Camino Frances from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela, we will also be in Germany and Italy. Are there Sim Cards that can be purchased and used in all these places? If so, what company sells them and where can I purchase one? Thank you.
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    Searching for "my" backpack

    Hello! I have a background in Ultralight backpacking on the Appalachian Trail in North Carolina and Virginia. The backpack as well as what you carry inside it are both equally important. I use a 36L Gossamer Gear Kumo Pack. It’s light weight and large enough to carry what will be needed on the...
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    Planned Acommodations Full?

    I have posted several questions in recent days. What If our planned accommodations are booked full when we arrive, are the hosts/workers/volunteers helpful in finding other accommodations for us?
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    Seeking recommendation for accommodation in Ponferrada

    We don’t have reservations as yet, but probably a hotel. Do you have any recommendations? [Moderator's Note: This post was moved from another thread]
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    Albergues, what is provided.

    We are fast approaching our start at Ponferrada. We will likely stay in some hotels as well as Albergues. Other than a bed, what comes with staying in an Albergue? Linens? Bath Towels? Being first timers, we really don’t know. Is there an evening meal available at some Albergues? Thank you for...
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