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  1. Taholden

    Have you used Aíralo?

    Roamless looks promising, and I'd be interested in your impression of it once you've used it. If you can follow up with a post to share your thoughts after your walk, that would be great. Buen Camino!
  2. Taholden

    Have you used Aíralo?

    Hi there, As I recall the top up packages came in a variety of data amounts and date ranges, so I didn't have to top up for 30 days if I just needed another week or so. You can go to their website (airalo.com) and see the prices and various top up packages for where you're going. Look at both...
  3. Taholden

    Have you used Aíralo?

    I have used Airalo in several countries, including Spain, France, Germany, and Latin America. I typically get a regional sim for where I am traveling. I have had good experiences with them. The one time I had an issue installing the e-sim, their online and chat help set me right. I recommend...
  4. Taholden

    Trip Report: Senda/Coastal from Porto 4/1 to 4/13/2022

    You'll have wet feet, but that's ok. They'd be wet even with waterproof shoes. Once at your lodging, pull out your insoles and stuff newspaper into your shoes. They'll be dry enough for the next day. You don't need a pack cover or a rain jacket if you're wearing a poncho, so leave those at home...
  5. Taholden

    Trip Report: Senda/Coastal from Porto 4/1 to 4/13/2022

    I did not use hiking poles and didn't feel I needed them. The terrain was not steep or technical on this route, so I didn't need any help with stability, and my knees are fine. But if you like them for knee support, you should use them. Bom Camino, enjoy the beautiful walk!
  6. Taholden

    Sandals vs. flip flops.

    Rubber Birkenstock sandals. Supportive, waterproof, and you can wear with socks if it's chilly. Great for walking around town, albergue, shower, and beach.
  7. Taholden

    Taxi from SdC train station to airport?

    Greetings! I'm traveling on June 8, arriving at SdC train station at 2 pm for a 5 pm flight from SQC. I've checked rome2rio, they estimate a taxi to be 50 plus euros for 14 kms. Just wondering if anyone has recent experience taking a taxi from train station to airport, and if this price estimate...
  8. Taholden

    How can I make a reservation at Refuge Saint Jacques in Bayonne?.

    caminopa@hotmail.com I emailed to the above address for a reservation and received a prompt reply. Be sure to specify the Bayonne location in your request as they run a few hostels in different locations.
  9. Taholden

    Portuguese coastal route starting April 1

    https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/trip-report-senda-coastal-from-porto-4-1-to-4-13-2022.74598/ Here's my trip report
  10. Taholden

    Portuguese coastal route starting April 1

    Hi Davian! It was an amazing camino, and I may be back for another next April as well. We had really no cold rain at all, but we did have some cold, clear mornings along the Portuguese coast and rainy warm-ish days once in Spain. I brought a poncho, down vest and several lightweight layers...
  11. Taholden

    Trip Report: Senda/Coastal from Porto 4/1 to 4/13/2022

    Food was a little challenging for me as I mostly eat vegetarian. I ate a lot of dry cheese sandwiches and batatas rusticas (potato wedges). The spanish omelettes with potatoes were good. Some nice green salads. Lots of people enjoyed the fish and seafood, and the ham. There were lovely...
  12. Taholden

    Trip Report: Senda/Coastal from Porto 4/1 to 4/13/2022

    Bom caminho to you! Walking out of Porto along the river was a great way to start!
  13. Taholden

    Trip Report: Senda/Coastal from Porto 4/1 to 4/13/2022

    I didn't track elevation (although I think the camino ninja app estimated them for based on daily stages). The route we took seemed to me pretty flat for 85% of it. A day or 2 had what I would call "hills" but nothing grueling. There was one day (coming into Viana do Castelo I believe) where...
  14. Taholden

    Trip Report: Senda/Coastal from Porto 4/1 to 4/13/2022

    hi Indy - It's the Sea to Summit Traveller Down Sleeping Bag. It is a mummy bag that unzips into a blanket, so really versatile and lightweight. www.seatosummit.com.
  15. Taholden

    Trip Report: Senda/Coastal from Porto 4/1 to 4/13/2022

    thank you! I hope this is the first of many caminos for me.
  16. Taholden

    Trip Report: Senda/Coastal from Porto 4/1 to 4/13/2022

    Oops, noticed my daily average number is in miles, not kilometers! We averaged 20 kms (12 miles) per day. (note: correction was made to original post)
  17. Taholden

    Trip Report: Senda/Coastal from Porto 4/1 to 4/13/2022

    Greetings! I walked the Portuguese Camino from Porto (taking the Senda Litoral, Coastal, and Central routes) from April 1 to April 13. This was my first Camino, and it was so wonderful. I wanted to post this trip report in case some details help others in planning their spring trips. I walked...
  18. Taholden

    Portuguese coastal route starting April 1

    Yes, I will post my trip reflections - it will be interesting to compare notes on spring versus fall caminos! Bom Caminho to you!
  19. Taholden

    Portuguese coastal route starting April 1

    So excited! My first camino (hopefully first of many), starting from Porto on April 1. Coming into Portugal from California on March 30 and meeting some hiking pals in Porto to begin our journey. This forum has been such a great source of inspiration and valuable tips, I really appreciate...

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