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  1. larry1948

    Lost poles in Balugaes, Portuguese Central

    Thank you
  2. larry1948

    Lost poles in Balugaes, Portuguese Central

    Looking to replace in Ponte de Lima. Store suggestions?
  3. larry1948

    Ideas on ways to extend the Coastal Camino portuguese

    You’re suggesting there is a difference between the coastal path and the Atlantico path. I can find no reference to Atlantic path differing from the coastal. Please explain.
  4. larry1948

    Heads up: Albergue scam?

    That is not cool. Sorry for your trouble. At least you discovered the problem in enough time to fix it.
  5. larry1948

    What not to miss on Camino Portuguese

    Planning the traditional route from Porto to Santiago during April this year. What sights or experiences should I make sure not to miss?
  6. larry1948

    Interactive Map

    Thank you
  7. larry1948

    Interactive Map

    Thank you to all. Very informative.
  8. larry1948

    Interactive Map

    Is there an online map similar to Google maps that displays Camino routes along with all streets and roads?
  9. larry1948

    Best towns near Porto along the Camino

    Thank you
  10. larry1948

    Best towns near Porto along the Camino

    Along the same line, I’m interested in hearing about all the interesting places between Porto and Satiago. I’m thinking of a leisurely Camino that allows time to explore sites along the way. The recommendation to stay in Matosinhos and take the sardine factory tour is a great example of what...
  11. larry1948

    What happened to the Beer Garden made of glass bottles?!

    Also, for those who miss is
  12. larry1948

    Shin Splints pre-Camino

    Based on my own experience with shin splints that developed on the Camino Frances last year, I think you’ve enough time to heal, not completely, but enough. Compression stockings will help a lot, as will stretching, now and while walking the Camino. I found that Cinfadol, a topical...
  13. larry1948

    Tips for preventing tendinitis

    I believe this advice to be spot on. In my experience, stretching helped to hasten the recovery as well.
  14. larry1948

    Tour Company Suggestions

    Used Galiwonders for French Way this Fall. They did a great job with accommodations and luggage transfer. Highly recommend
  15. larry1948

    Church at Hontanos

    Hi Helen. Are you saying that the man in the lower left photo is Bai Fang Li? Who is left column second from the top? I think I’ve got the others. Thanks
  16. larry1948

    Agriculture question

    Noticed this style of land plow at farms along the Camino Frances. Can someone explain the purpose of the rotation feature?
  17. larry1948

    Distant booms

    If I recall correctly it was between Leon and Fonfria. Heard the sound on several days. The booms were irregular in frequency. Quarrying came to mind, but wouldn’t expect the booms to continue over time - blast then move the rock.
  18. larry1948

    Distant booms

    Yeah, that was me, but the sound in question was coming from another source.
  19. larry1948

    Distant booms

    Walked Camino Frances between Sept 9 and Oct 15. Noted noise similar to sonic booms while in the mountainous regions. Does anyone know the source of the booms?

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