For 2024 Pilgrims: €50,- donation = 1 year with no ads on the forum + 90% off any 2024 Guide. More here. (Discount code sent to you by Private Message after your donation)
Re training, I found that for the previous 6 weeks I would do 1 long hike every Saturday of 6-8 hours hiking, at least 18km with accumulate ascent of 700-800 metres. And 1 quick mid week hike of 1-2 hours briskly @ 8km long. That prepared me for Camino Frances & Tour du Mont Blanc.
For Camino...
Wow... good work @peregrina2000 . It can happen anywhere really (1st time it happened to me walking but I wouldn't wish to count the times over my lifetime from the age of 8 & the first incident!)Wishing you a speedy recovery & out of isolation soon
Wow .. good work @Pere
Ok. So the police were very professional and helpful after all. The initial problem was I went to the transport police GNR. A young Police man overhead me & took over. First he thanked me for coming. Asked if I was ok. Made it clear they were transport police. Offered a lift to the general...
Flasher/Masturbater strikes again Camino Portuguese
Today Weds 15th outside Oliveira de Azemeis.
Hi, I'm a sole female & was exposed to a exhibitionist masturbater when I was walking from a country track in the way into Ol de Azemeis. No other walkers that I have spoken to had the same...
Hey.... leaving for the airport in 2 hours!!! Starting from Tomar
I run cold. I have a silk liner. Is there somewhere convenient I could quickly pick up a light fleece blanket in Lisbon?
Primark not central 🙂
Mike,
I am avidly following this account of your travels 😊Thank you so much for the up to date details you've provided already. The mixed reviews of Lisbon to Porto influenced me to allocate only 8 walking days for that stretch, but now, from reading your experience I'm thinking of taking...
Thanks do much Henry for up to date information. Delighted to hear back to full capacity @ Burgos & Leon. Hopefully other regions will follow suit. I love the freedom of not having to book ahead too much. Back in 2013 I used to be a very fast walker & frequently the 1st to arrive at albergues so...
Hi Lauren,
I'm wondering the same. Are the albergues opening to 100% capacity for this season? It's difficult to know from other post as the Caminos aren't too busy in March & April.
Does anyone know of future plans for the summer months?
Hi Linda,
Thank you so much for taking the time to get back to me. Yes, I can understand how quiet March would be. Hopefully June will be slightly busier & warmer. I a cold creature so I always bring a sleeping bag. Delighted enjoyed from Porto onwards.
Were the albergues back to full or...
Hi Linda,
You must be well on your way. I'd love to know how you are getting now? I'm planning on starting Lisbon early June. I'm thinking of skipping the 1st 1 or 2 stages as it's sond very industrial
Would be lovely to get a "post covid" (hopefully) take on this route
Sinéad
This site is run by Ivar at in Santiago de Compostela.
This site participates in the Amazon Affiliate program, designed to provide a means for Ivar to earn fees by linking to Amazon