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    Walking Solo on the Camino Portugues?

    Hi Stripey Socks, I walked the Camino Portugues alone in April 2012 (from Oporto) after doing the Camino Frances in October 2011 in a group. It was a wonderful experience and I am glad I walked solo. As a lone female I felt very safe in general. The Portuguese people were very friendly and...
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    Raincoat-Poncho

    Comparing Altus to other options: Last October/November I used the Altus poncho and Gor-tex gaiters on the Camino Frances. In general I was quite pleased with it as a no-frills rain garment (wish the hood had a string, however), but on the one long day of driving rain, the outfit still...
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    Class of 2012

    Hi, I'm Beth from the Pacific Northwest, heading back to the Camino Portugues in April after having walked the Camino Frances last October from Roncesvalles to Leon. I plan to start from Porto around the 13th (yes, Friday the 13th!). Fingers crossed for good weather, but I do have an Altus...
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    Credencial in Porto

    Thanks, Rebekah. That's one item checked off my list!
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    Credencial in Porto

    I am beginning my second camino in Porto next month. I did the Camino Frances in October but had to leave in Leon. Do I need a new pilgrim passport or can I use the one I have?
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    How many pilgrims walking the Portugues in April?

    Much thanks to all. Stephen, it was your account of walking the Camino Portugues that convinced me to give it a try, so thanks for that as well!
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    How many pilgrims walking the Portugues in April?

    Thanks, sillydoll. Based on those numbers alone, this will be a very different experience than doing the Camino Frances!
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    How many pilgrims walking the Portugues in April?

    I am starting from Porto around the 13th of April--yay! Can anyone tell me how many pilgrims typically are walking on the Portugues at that time of year?
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    Santiago to the Algarve--train?

    Thanks, Miguel. I have a few days after the camino to do some sightseeing. I might take a train or bus back to Porto, and then catch a Ryanair flight to Faro, which looks easy.
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    Santiago to the Algarve--train?

    What's the best way to get south to the Algarve from Santiago?
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    bedbugs history during my camino till LEON

    I ended my camino two days ago in Leon because of bedbug bites on face, chest, arms and legs which erupted over the course of several days (and several albergues). Now home, depressed and sad, I hope this post will help someone else. My Brierley guidebook is currently locked in a cooler along...
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    3 American women planning Camino in October/November

    Love to, Rebekah. Is this the same albergue you mention in your post about a new albergue in Moratinos? I spent some time today on your blog and really reading it and watching the film most recently posted. Cheers!
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    3 American women planning Camino in October/November

    Thanks for the great advice, nellpilgrim and all--and HELLO to Francis and Laura--I hope we meet! For a number of reasons, we've decided to begin at Roncesvalles (although we plan to have lunch in SJPP before driving over the mountains to our albergue). Any thoughts on starting at...
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    Raincoat-Poncho

    Just to update U.S. folks on the cost of an Altus Atmospheric. When this thread began it was listed at around 25 euros. I purchased one online via the Barrabes website and it cost me 40+ euros plus 44 euros shipping (to Seattle, WA). So, you're looking at a significant cost. As a first-time...
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    Trail Mantra

    "Breathing in, I arrive. Breathing out, I arrive." (Thich Nhat Hanh) Looking forward to trying this one, and some others, on my walk in a few weeks!
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    Hostel in Orisson closes 14 October for winter

    We plan to start walking 17th October or thereabouts. Forum posters have recommended stopping at Orisson on day 1 rather than attempting to get to Roncesvalles. Unfortunately, the hostel there closes a week earlier, according to an email from the proprieter. Would it be better to take the...
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    3 American women planning Camino in October/November

    How far in advance should we book the night at the Orisson albergue?
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    3 American women planning Camino in October/November

    Thanks, everyone! I didn't know about the Seattle confraternity and will be sure to make contact. I also appreciate the thoughts about finding a good pace in a group situation. I am several inches taller than my companions but like to "saunter" so I'm sure we'll manage! We've also agreed to...
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    3 American women planning Camino in October/November

    Brilliant. Thanks, Joe, especially for the advice to break up the first day.
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    3 American women planning Camino in October/November

    Hello fellow peregrinos! I am planning my first camino in October with two other friends. Each of us independently had the idea to do the trip--there must be something in the air! We have started training to figure out what footwear and packs will be best and are reading everything we can...

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