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    skipping O Porriño?

    Ditto what people are saying about the complementary route along the river- take it! Also, I really like O Porriño. It’s a humble but enjoyable town with friendly locals and some nice bars and restaurants.
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    Manjarin: Tomás Martinez de Paz, the last templar

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    Route planning issues

    I like Camino Ninja for route planning. You would have to use Camino Portuguese Central for Valença to Pontevedra and the switch to Variant Espiritual. You can easily see all the distances.
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    Albergues

    I would call the albergue and ask them how full they’ve been. They should be able to give you a good idea of your chances to get a bed. For example, we’ve been full or almost full every night or we’ve been averaging 30 and we have 60 beds. Buen Camino
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    Help getting lodging past Sarria

    Consider staying at municipal/parochial albergues. They generally don’t take reservations and often have beds when “everything is booked “. Good luck and Buen Camino
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    Advice on skipping Porto urban.area

    I really enjoy Porto and could spend many happy days there. I like the walk out of Porto, down to the river and out to the ocean. I don’t understand why people take the tram to Matosinhos and start there unless to shorten the first stage. As an alternative to a long first stage to Labruge or...
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    Porto to Vila do Conde

    100 percent yes.
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    O Lagar de Jesus

    Hi Gretchen I stayed there last night and really enjoyed it. 1- It was only about ten km from where the boat lets you you off. You could enjoy a leisurely breakfast in Padron and meander your way. We ended up having to hang out for a couple of hours before it opened, but it was pleasant weather...
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    Boat ride to Padron

    We are doing the exact thing in a few days. This way we will arrive to Santiago earlier.
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    Spiritual Variant- Armenteira

    Unfortunately, they are not taking reservations at this time.
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    Spiritual Variant- Armenteira

    The municipal and pousada are fully booked for the night we need.
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    Spiritual Variant- Armenteira

    Peregrinos, Has anyone had luck RECENTLY getting a bed at the monestery in Armenteira? If so, was there a line, how many pilgrims got beds, etc? Also curious at Municipal Albergue in Arousa. Has that been filling up?
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    Holed Up With a Nasty Cold

    Good for you for being considerate of your fellow pilgrims by staying in private accommodations. You might try sitting in the town square with a cafe con leche or vino tinto to watch the locals or listening to a book on tape. Buen Camino
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    Where to stay from Tui to Pontevedra

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    Trail runners vs road runner shoes

    Trail runners 100%. The Camino is very rocky/pointy/bumpy and you will be glad to have a rock plate in the shoe, which trail runners have, to protect your feet.
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    best albergues

    Call her. Fernanda’s English is pretty good regarding reservations and beds. +351 914 581 521. +351 is country code for Portugal
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    Is the Ingles Social or Solitary?

    Good point about Bruma. I’d make a reservation at the very nice private albergue to avoid disappointment. Quite a few upset pilgrims were turned away the day I was there.
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    Is the Ingles Social or Solitary?

    Sorry I missed you, Sid
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    Is the Ingles Social or Solitary?

    I walked late August last year and was able to make friends pretty quickly. Tended to see the same people along the way and at the albergues.
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    Difficulty comparison: Camino del Norte vs. Camino Frances from St. Jean Pied de Port

    Started early June. Medium fit, early 60s. Lots of mud, slippery descents, especially the first week. Quite a few tough spots for me. I thought about quitting numerous times but glad I persevered.

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