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  1. WEnotUSorTHEM

    Starting point just north of Porto

    I agree with Trecile....I doubt he was on the River/Coastal out of Porto. See Link. I recommend you walk the Blue dotted line on the map...skip the green dotted line on the map. The Blue dotted line is 99% off of the street...some sidewalks but mostly urban walking paths, beach paths, etc...
  2. WEnotUSorTHEM

    Starting point just north of Porto

    Unless you are pressed for time, I don't know why anyone would skip the walk from the Porto cathedral, down the river to the coast, up the coast through Matoshinos and then north of Porto take the cuutoff over to the Central. I found this walk down the river and up the coast out of Porto quite...
  3. WEnotUSorTHEM

    Tips for a Smooth Visit to the Pilgrim's Office in Santiago?

    On Sunday March 26th...it was quick and efficient with no lines late in the day...I went thru about 30 minutes before closing. Lots of pilgrims in the square that day...but I think most attempt to claim their Compostella earlier in the day when I heard lines were longer.
  4. WEnotUSorTHEM

    Best airports to fly into from U.S. to do Portuguese route

    Porto is a worldclass city with a modern airport. I flew British Airways Portland>>>Heathrow>>>Porto a few weeks ago and Porto was a super easy airport to fly thru...I think I was on public transport 20-25 minutes after touchdown. If plans are to start in Lisbon, that is also a great airport...
  5. WEnotUSorTHEM

    Hokas with wet grip?

    Good question! I have owned 7 pairs of Hoka's and live in a wet climate so qualified to answer. I use Stinsons when it is dry...but find them a bit slippery on wet rocks or wet concrete due to the non vibram sole. For wet weather...I use the Speedgoat 4 Goretex which has the vibram sole and...
  6. WEnotUSorTHEM

    Show me your winter footwear, boots and socks.

    I walk in Hoka One One trail runners....Speedgoat 4's with Goretex in winter/rainy season (rainy Portland, Oregon) and the non Gore Tex versions when it is warmer/dryer. Lots of foot problems until I switched to Hoka's a couple of years back....now I never have any more foot worries or issues...
  7. WEnotUSorTHEM

    Swimming places - Camino del Norte

    this website is pretty cool... showing sea temps around Spain. https://www.seatemperature.org/europe/spain/
  8. WEnotUSorTHEM

    Seeking books/articles for someone who hasn't heard of the camino

    I like Effren Gonzalez on Youtube...he does great content that really capture the spirit of the Camino with really good imagery. https://www.youtube.com/c/efrenglez1 My Favorites VLOGs are: Del Norte https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVAiPQLcqYe3PM8rXSBWAvZ42Obf8znrJ Primitivo...

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