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  1. KariC

    Portuguese route

    100% agree!
  2. KariC

    Coastal Portuguese - Porto to Santiago but less distance walking

    When I walked it, starting in Matosinhos just outside Porto, a French woman and I grabbed a cab on the near end of O Porriño through town and got out on the far side - it had the reputation of being very industrial. So we jumped about 4-5 miles. Then I did the Variante Espiritual, like you...
  3. KariC

    Shoes ... Large toe box

    Altras also came to mind when you said large toe box. I was wide before I formed a bunion on my left foot, and they are definitely among the most comfortable shoes. I did not have a problem adjusting to the zero drop. FWIW, I got them while being a cabin camp host in the Appalachians in an area...
  4. KariC

    Toilet tissue littering Camino Portugués

    So you think that the locals sneak out at night to dump their toilet paper (and no other trash) alongside the Caminos, but not too near their own homes, which by your logic they want to keep clean? Not sure I buy that. I'm going with blaming thoughtless and selfish pilgrims.
  5. KariC

    LIVE from the Camino Knee flare up and no room at the inn. Coastal rt

    If you haven't tried these re the knee, icing at night, arnica, and if available, cbd cream - not sure if that's available.
  6. KariC

    Washing clothes on CP

    Plan on washing your clothing yourself. Almost everywhere has clotheslines, and for where there's not, you can buy a compact, lightweight braided clothesline where you loop the ends around something handy, and tuck your clothes up into the braided rubbery/elastic line without needing clothespins.
  7. KariC

    Small (4-5 kg which is about 10 pounds) dog -- should I bring her?

    I wouldn't. I was very bonded to my dog too when I did the Camino, but it didn't cross my mind to try to bring her along. Food, lodging, transportation, cleaning up after the dog (don't even think about leaving piles anywhere, including your own!) would just totally detract from it, and would...
  8. KariC

    Waist/front Pack

    Gossamer Gear makes lightweight hiking gear, including fanny/waist packs.
  9. KariC

    Camino Portuguese Coastal Route - Walking alone at 66

    I did it alone at 60, and there is only one time when I was really walking in a way that felt alone. I did not feel the least bit unsafe. Having lived abroad when I was younger, an advantage of being older is you get hit on a whole lot less. The only time there was any issue with finding our...
  10. KariC

    Forum-sourced ideas for an optimal reus(e)able bed sheet, please

    Silk sleeping bag liner. Super warm, and extremely compact and lightweight. Sorry, can't think of another use for it!
  11. KariC

    Food on the Portuguese Coastal Camino

    O prato do dia. Or, o prato do peregrino. Just go with the flow!
  12. KariC

    Forwarding your backpack to your next Albergue?

    I only used this one day, but they were great! Helped another lady use a service from Padron to Santiago. DNR if it was the same service or not.
  13. KariC

    Coffee

    I do something similar while camping. Granted, every extra gram you're carrying is an issue, but I make a mixture of powdered milk, cinnamon, cayenne, cocoa, and a good quality powdered coffee (like Via), and have a mixture to just add hot water to, and I had something resembling a Mexican...
  14. KariC

    Boat ride to Padron

    I'd stay - one of my best nights on the Camino was in Padron, with the group I'd been on the boat with.
  15. KariC

    Copo de agua

    Copo is a flake; copa is a glass. I don't think that was the source of any confusion or resistance, but couldn't hurt to ask for what you are trying to get! ;)
  16. KariC

    New Forum Topic... Portable Clothes Wringer?

    Agree! That is absolutely something not worth lugging around on your back!! And the rolling it in your toe and stepping on it is the technique I've used a lot and really helps. That plus, of course, bringing quick dry clothing.
  17. KariC

    Is it OK to write emails in English when booking accommodation?

    Good idea. Free translation programs are getting better and better but aren't perfect. If you want to, copy and paste this to preface or follow the message: " Esta traducción fue hecha por Google. Perdone cualquier errores."
  18. KariC

    Albergues from Porto

    Agree!!
  19. KariC

    How to address other Spanish speakers, Formal or Informal?

    "Disculpe" = excuse me, as in "may I interrupt you" as opposed to an apology, although it means that as well. Waving a hand. My Spanish is Latin American, but to me, "chico/a" does not sound respectful. Perhaps a native speaker from Spain on this list would chime in that it's not the same in...
  20. KariC

    How to address other Spanish speakers, Formal or Informal?

    Yeah, but that was written in 1485 and usage has changed a bit in the last six centuries. I'm speaking from 21st century experience.

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