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  1. Walkalong

    Camino Portugese v Camino Frances

    Been having a similar debate on which one to suggest to my son. As other jhave mentioned, Convento Christo, Coimbriga, Coimbra ...... were nice places to spend an afternoon or a day. Porto is a great rest day, or two. The scenery and architecture is different - both are appealing. We've had...
  2. Walkalong

    Interesting sites along the Portuguese Caminos

    Convento de Cristo in Tomar. The Templars continued to operate in Portugal as the Order of Christ. Here's more on the Knights Templar in Portugal. The Caminho goes through the Coimbriga Ruins. Biblioteca Joanina in Coimbra.
  3. Walkalong

    Neurodiversity on the Camino

    If population density is an indicator, walking the variants suggested above, you will be in relatively quiet most of the time. Listed are the larger towns with a few others added. Albergues can be nice, but they can also be a little congested, especially when a larger group or ‘camino family’...
  4. Walkalong

    Neurodiversity on the Camino

    Adaptability will help. I echo comments about later in the shoulder seasons. I’m aiming for mid October start, and mid March. You could add the Villar de Mazarife variant from Leon, rather than walking along a very busy road all day. I’ve found Northern Spain to be relatively quiet. I’ll...
  5. Walkalong

    Neurodiversity on the Camino

    There are many neuro diverse walkers on the Camino. Walking may be the easy part. If you take variants that avoid roadside paths. Except for entering or leaving some cities, the roadside paths have relatively light traffic. You already have great advice on accommodations. Sleeping off-stage...
  6. Walkalong

    In Praise of Albergues

    Albergues sponsored by associations, parishes, communities and staffed by volunteers are what make the Camino. Their kindness and generosity were a revelation. Or as a fellow walker said, "I meet a better class of people there". All part of the wonderful experience that is the Camino. :)
  7. Walkalong

    The Camino Walks Into Vogue Magazine

    How many of those $7,000 packages they have to sell to cover the cost of the marketing placement?
  8. Walkalong

    Hotel Burguete

    Sorry to hear this. You get to leave in the morning. She doesn't. Enjoy the rest of your Camino.
  9. Walkalong

    Do some people not get stamps?

    Prior our first Camino we were concerned that I might take a bed from a person who really needed it. But when gifted Credentials, we decided to try public and parochial Albergues and donativos, and it made all the difference. Then on Camino we started hear about the inquisition we'd face at...
  10. Walkalong

    changing paths

    The Coastal to Caminha and switching to Valença is a safe way to ease yourself into a Camino. For me, the Litoral/Coastal as a training exercise, to improve cardio and figure out precisely where to place my ENGO Blister Patches. It was my first, and only, blister free Camino. :) There have...
  11. Walkalong

    Camino by Coach

    I wonder if the Xunta De Galicia sees the 100km certificate / souvenir was a mistake. In the shade of a café by the church in Portomarín we were entertained by a group, complete with trekking poles, gourds, clam shells, sweat bands, packs, hiking boots, for their 200 meter walk from their...
  12. Walkalong

    Help getting lodging past Sarria

    This Xunta De Galicia site provides information on the network of public albergues along each walking route within Galicia. This is the link to both private and public albergues. This link also provides a more graphical way to access the same information via google maps. A peregrino who...
  13. Walkalong

    Ride from Los Arcos to Logrono

    I hope you don't mind my suggesting asking an Albergue operator or walk to the bus stop is here. It's just behind the church - Iglesia de Santa María. There is usually a schedule posted at the bus stop.
  14. Walkalong

    A call for regulation or permit on the Francés

    Yes, benches are for sitting. Why would you distinguish between locals or any person in need of a place to rest?
  15. Walkalong

    A call for regulation or permit on the Francés

    Initially I was surprised at the 80%, but "up to" leaves a very wide range, thus raising questions about the use of statistics. I avoid that section of the Camino Frances - a least during tour bus season. Too many day packs on benches that many of us need to rest.
  16. Walkalong

    A call for regulation or permit on the Francés

    Avoid tour group season? Switch to a less busy Camino for the last 100 km? Waking, cycling...the last 100 to SdC is only a requirement to collect a certificate. There is a big difference between a Pilgrimage and collecting a certificate or merit badge. But his statement that "luggage or...
  17. Walkalong

    Second-hand walking poles

    Just ask at the desk of Hostels, Hotels, Albergues in Porto. People heading to the airport often 'donate' them. My partner picked up a pair left at our hotel in Porto. A few days later she re-gifted them to a person that really needed them. I've once walked through Navarra and La Rioja with a...
  18. Walkalong

    Contact info for Pilgrims Nest/Ninho

    Hi: It's a nice place that we've recommended as well. We stayed with her Easter Saturday, 2023. This is her FB page, which has a Whatsapp link, or you may be able to contact her on Message her on FB. It also provides her same e-mail address. https://www.facebook.com/NinhoAlbergue/ Buen Camino
  19. Walkalong

    From just before Burgos - 47 friggin kms to find a bed!!!

    The three solo Peregrinas I've met who slept outside did so out of necessity. In one case she had been on a true pilgrimage for 6-7 months when I met her, one cold and stormy night, partially summarized here and here. The second Peregrina had challenges with claustrophobia. She had been...
  20. Walkalong

    From just before Burgos - 47 friggin kms to find a bed!!!

    Yes, I learned to read in parochial school. My point was that it is not clear that the OP was obviously planning. I congratulate the OP again for making the best of their situation.. Have you ever done a half day, when continuing further would require walking another 20 or more km. Several of...

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