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    25 km per day?

    Stop and think about it. Of all of the multitude of pilgrims who walk any Camino path, there HAS to be an average distance walked daily. Given constraints on time, physical and enjoyment, the average range is probably somewhere between 15 and 30km/day of walking. Ultimately, the pace is purely...
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    Walking with headphones?

    This conversation belongs in the same bucket as all the other topics which permit people to be judgmental of other pilgrims. Truly, no one really cares about individual opinions regarding matters that are none of your business.
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    Senda Litoral late April-May and what to pack

    Wife and I did the Senda Litoral from Porto last April/May and had a fantastic time. The weather was near perfect for walking and I never had to use my poncho. Always wore shorts and t-shirts. Mornings can be cool but quickly warm up as sun rises. Never got above mid to upper 70’s but sun is...
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    Botafumeiro

    Arrive to church about an hour before Mass begins.
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    Best day of the week to begin in Porto, September

    We spent the 1st night in Matoshinos and 2nd night in Labruge and that was a perfect pace to start. Then gradually increased the distance each day from there. Highly advisable.
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    Best day of the week to begin in Porto, September

    Any day of the week is just fine to start from Porto. You are not going to experience a crowded trail. We did this Camino this past April/May and enjoyed it immensely following the coast all the way to Vigo and then walking to Redondela and onto Santiago.
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    Porto to Vigo questions

    Walked from Porto to Santiago via coast this past April/May. Had no problems securing desired accommodations. Would also highly recommend Smiling Places bed and breakfast in Labruge. Outstanding hosts.
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    Porto to Vigo questions

    I also highly recommend Casa Puertas in Oia. Outstanding accommodations and breakfast in a beautiful little village.
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    Wise Pilgrim app

    Used Wise Pilgrim app on the Camino Portuguese Litoral/Coastal route this past May and found it to be superb. Especially found the real time trail map and location to be very helpful in areas where the signage was a little skimpy. Would highly recommend.
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    Help with shoes!

    Whatever you decide be sure and get shoes that are a half to whole size larger than you typically wear. Long distance walking will cause your feet to swell and the toes need room.
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    SIM card and place to purchase

    The phone number you receive when you purchase the esim or SIM card.
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    SIM card and place to purchase

    E-sims that also include calling minutes would permit calls to albergues and anywhere else.
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    Bus to Finisterre / Fisterra

    It’s a beautiful walk from the bus stop out to the lighthouse and not to be missed on a clear day. As to the bus stop in Finisterre, any of the locals can point the way. Just up the hill from the harbor next to a laundromat.
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    How do I get from Charles De Gaulle airport in Paris to the Montparnasse train station ?

    As I understand, there is a RER train from CDG to Montparnasse Station. Plug this route into rome2rio.com and it should provide you with more specifics. Others may chime in as well.
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    Planning 4 days on Coastal and 6 days on Central route of Camino from Porto

    Why don’t you plug in Caminha to Valenca using rome to rio app and you will discover the bus options. Do your research!
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    Men's Pants - There Can Be Only One

    LL Bean Cresta hiking pants were excellent for me during my recent Camino Portuguese. Lightweight, dried quickly, doesn’t show dirt, can wear anywhere and are very comfortable. Highly recommend!
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    Planning 4 days on Coastal and 6 days on Central route of Camino from Porto

    This is perfectly do-able as long as you don't insist on finishing your walk in Santiago. Other factors involve your need for rest day(s), carrying a pack vs using pack transport services, weather, desire to explore, etc. Of course, others may chime in and say, of course this is doable to which...
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    What surprised you the most?

    Surprised at how much I enjoyed the Camino Portuguese (Porto to Santiago) as I am not much of a walker or hiker. The other pleasant surprise was how my mind would simply go into "neutral" and not think about anything....just hearing my footsteps and seeing the surroundings. Looking forward to...
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    Altra trail shoes versus hiking shoes

    I used Altra Lone Peak 7 on my recently completed Porto to Santiago Camino and while I loved the wide toe box and light weight, I wished they had more cushioning and I’m not sure the 0 drop suits me as I had quite a bit of discomfort initially with soreness along the upper Achilles/lower leg...
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    How to order Pinxtos?

    Get the ones freshly cooked. Avoid the ones piled on plates sitting on the counter top. You’ll thank me later for this suggestion.

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