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  1. grdemedeiros

    Favorite Albergues on Central Route from Porto

    Hello - speaking of Casa Fernanda, does she accept backpack transfers from Pilgrims' prior lodging? And likewise connect Pilgrims staying at her place to services to send backpacks ahead?
  2. grdemedeiros

    LIVE from the Camino Porto/SdC/Muxia-Fisterra Apri27-May 20

    Love your posts! My husband and I were in southern Portugal one winter, walking miles along the Fisherman's Trail (daily out-and-backs rather than thru-hiking). The scenery you're walking through is similarly gorgeous 😍!
  3. grdemedeiros

    LIVE from the Camino SJPdP “Completo” tonight!

    @Kathar1na @Monasp I'm a data newbie , are these numbers for the Camino Frances? Or all the different routes combined?
  4. grdemedeiros

    Via di Francesco 🇮🇹

    Thank you, your thread is super helpful
  5. grdemedeiros

    Via di Francesco 🇮🇹

    We've listened to your podcast about the different Camino de Santiago routes you've walked, do you have an episode or series on Via di Francesco?
  6. grdemedeiros

    Via di Francesco 🇮🇹

    How exciting! I can't wait to hear more. My husband and I have been dreaming of the Camino de Santiago for years, but recently have shifted our attention to the Via di Francesco. Though I'm not Catholic, I have a more personal connection with Saint Francis as compared to Saint James; my family...
  7. grdemedeiros

    Does anyone know of any shorter pilgrimage routes around the world?

    Schmutdo - I lived in Japan a couple of times, so wanted to offer this thought about Japanese Shrines and Temples ... I've always felt an incredible peace visiting these, even famous/large ones that get bustling with tourists. Perhaps it's because of the natural surroundings. This might be a...
  8. grdemedeiros

    Favorite Pilgrimage Memoir *Not* Set on the Camino Francés?

    Two books I really enjoyed about North American Thru-Hikes (and hikers) are: 1. Where's the Next Shelter by Gary Sizer 2. Thirst 2600 Miles to Home by Heather Anderson The first is set on the Appalachian Trail and highlighted (for me) the importance of trail families and support from loved ones...
  9. grdemedeiros

    Favorite Pilgrimage Memoir *Not* Set on the Camino Francés?

    Exactly the one I was going to recommend. I loved it because of the strong focus on the history of Christianity in Europe (and its outward effects via colonialism), and how Egan ties all of that into his own family's story. It's not a lightweight read: I'm usually a fast reader, but I needed...
  10. grdemedeiros

    LIVE from the Camino Camino Portugues - Coastal from Porto: Starting in Porto

    Congratulations! I'm definitely following, my husband and I want to walk this route next June. Just received our Wise Pilgrim Guide yesterday in the mail! 😁
  11. grdemedeiros

    LIVE from the Camino Caminho Nascente from Tavira - Spring 2021

    @jungleboy My husband and I were in Tavira for 4 weeks last winter. We were thrilled to find the church and searched for see the yellow arrows all around town (pics attached). Then we found your podcast recounting your experience. What a resource you've created!! Thank you.
  12. grdemedeiros

    Starting point just north of Porto

    We wouldn't skip Porto as a destination, we love it! Just wanting to avoid the dangerous exit route we'd heard about (and now understand is only if we were starting the Central route directly from Porto).
  13. grdemedeiros

    Boots or Hokas for the Central Route

    Following.
  14. grdemedeiros

    Starting point just north of Porto

    Thank you. We've visited Porto before, it would be cool to leave from there if we can make the timing work.
  15. grdemedeiros

    Starting point just north of Porto

    Thank you, all good input. I read a post under "Live From The Camino" from a woman walking the Camino português (Central). She described the same thing in terms of dangerous roads. I know there will be times we have to be on roads, but having had a bad experience here at home, we're hoping to...
  16. grdemedeiros

    Starting point just north of Porto

    The interviewee described this part of this route as being right on the road/highway: he feared being hit several times and experienced trucks' side mirrors swishing past his ear. I'll look into the route, maybe he wasn't walking the path you've outlined.
  17. grdemedeiros

    Starting point just north of Porto

    Thanks all - I'll look into Matosinhos. I did find the episode on Camino Cafe, the interview was with a gent named Steve Walther. He'd recommended starting in São Miguel de Arcos, which is about 30 KM due North of Porto.
  18. grdemedeiros

    Starting point just north of Porto

    Appreciate the hint.
  19. grdemedeiros

    Starting point just north of Porto

    Thanks, we spent time in SW Portugal and walked a bit of the Fisherman's trail, so we're looking forward to experiencing the geographical difference.
  20. grdemedeiros

    Starting point just north of Porto

    Hello, my husband and I plan to walk the Camino português in late June 2024. I heard someone interviewed on the Camino Cafe podcast who had started in a town outside of Porto (San Miguel de [something] if I recall correctly). I can't find the episode. Does anyone know? We specifically want to...

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