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    Cobblestones and Setts

    I recently finished the Camino Portuguese…yes there were times with plenty of cobblestones on paths. I’m 72 and had no problems slipping on them or pain from them. I attribute the pain free part not to thick soled hiking boots but to Hoka running shoes (model was the Clifton) with good insoles...
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    Travel from Santiago to Tui

    There is a direct bus to Valenca, Portugal. Valenca is just on the other side of the River and a 15 minute walk from the bus station, via a bridge, to Tui. There is a bus company I used called Alsa. www.alsa.com
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    Bus from Santiago de Compostela to Tui

    Just a few weeks ago, we took a bus from Porto to Valenca. I checked, there is a bus from Santiago to Valenca. Valenca is a 15 minute walk to the center of Tui by crossing an international bridge across the Minho River between Portugal and Spain. You just walk…no guards or passport control...
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    Lost & Found Lost Rain Cape on Way to Porrino

    I bought a very good one at a Chinese variety store at the major round-about leading out of town, at the north end of Porrino across the street from a large grocery store…all on the Camino route. I think the name is Mercahuaao. This was three days ago. Only 6 euros. Not as pretty as Kathleen’s...
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    Rain poncho in O Porrino

    Thanks for your reply but we are heading in opposite direction. Much appreciated!
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    Rain poncho in O Porrino

    Need a rain poncho now! Rain jacket isn’t working. Any suggestions as to where can I find one to buy in O Porrino. Thanks
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    Bug spray

    I am beginning my first Camino in about 2 week Starting in Tui. I am curious about the current need for bug spray. I am very susceptible to these little critters…they love to bite me. Thanks!
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    Restaurant in O Porriño

    My wife and I are walking the Camino to celebrate our 45th wedding anniversary (among other reasons). We will be in O Porriño on the day and our looking for a nice restaurant to celebrate. Looking for suggestions. Thank you.
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    Transportation to Santiago Airport

    I am taking a 6:30 am plane out of Santiago Airport and need reliable transportation to get there from Santiago. Looking for suggestions. Thank you.
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    Self-guided tour company

    My wife and I are planning to walk Camino Portuguese starting in Tui to celebrate our 45th wedding anniversary. We are looking to book through a reliable self-guided tour company. Looking for suggestions or ones to avoid. Thank you.
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    Two extra days before Sarria

    Thank you for the suggestion.
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    Two extra days before Sarria

    We are looking to add 2 days to our walk. Looking for a place to start before Sarria and how to get there. We will be coming from Madrid. Thank you.
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    Train from Santiago back to Porto

    Thank you for your reply
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    Train from Santiago back to Porto

    What is the name of the bus company that takes you from Santiago to Porto?

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