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  1. karidadpoethig

    28 walking days in March / April '24 - which Camino routes would be possible?

    Why does no one mention the Camonho Portuguese Interior when considering Portugal? Tough and utterly beautiful and remote and you need GPS but so much better than the other options. Or the Fatima trail? I know, Spanish, but just want to plug alternate routes in Portugal.
  2. karidadpoethig

    Looking for a weight loss accountability partner who has walked the Camino

    Always lose weight, then gain it back. I am turning 70 next year and like you plan to lose and keep off 12 pounds I gain and lose. But slowly. Right now planning to walk Via Podiensis to Santiago next year.
  3. karidadpoethig

    E SIM

    We all want to talk to him!
  4. karidadpoethig

    Jesus and Abraham Trails in Israel

    I suggest you look into Palestinian -supported groups like Siraj Center that offer walks. I was going to go on their Nativity Walk a while back - Nazareth to Bethlehem in the West Bank, staying with families. Support Palestinian groups.
  5. karidadpoethig

    Forum meet-up in Lisboa on Thursday

    My great affection to Aurelio who got me through the CPI in 2017.
  6. karidadpoethig

    Walking in a "skort" (skirt/shorts hybrid)

    I used a purple rain skirt last camino (the CPI - very isolated tough walk) and the macabi on the Frances. The macabi was so practical -- never seemed to require washing (!) - but it was so ugly, I hoisted btw my legs (one of its features) which was better. But I gave it away after that. I loved...
  7. karidadpoethig

    Raincoat or poncho?

    I used a Packa on my Camino Frances and it was super light -- it only rained 3 days. Only problem was once I got it off, it was so thin and wet, it was hard to get back on again. Also doesn't change to a rain jacket. But I LOVED it and I am getting another since I also bring an ultralight...
  8. karidadpoethig

    Pros and Cons of Portuguese Caminos

    I walked the CPI in 2017 in early Aug/September. It wasn’t just inconsistent marking at that point; it was deserted. For 8 days til the border, where I met up with a Camino friend, I was alone on the paths and in the albergues.
  9. karidadpoethig

    List of Useful Services on the Catalan Way via San Juan de la Peña

    I am planning to walk from Girona to Montserrat this June, coming down from the Via Podiensis because I am following the black madonnas instead of st jaume (Lyon, Le Puy, Rocamadour, Tolouse, Olot, Montserrat). I have downloaded much discussion on this route, but -- are the waymarkings the...
  10. karidadpoethig

    Accommodation in Arres, Camino Aragones

    I am coming in late here to ask a different question -- can I get from the Camino Aragones to the Camino Ignaciano? I really want to focus on female-centered spirituality, so Marian churches (Monserrat is one end-point) and figured that the Ignaciano would be a good way to get me there (and I...
  11. karidadpoethig

    Field (and mountain) report from Portugues Interior - June 2018

    It really was quite a hike the first day out of Almargem and the hardest part was after lunch. I used Wikiloc all the way (I was alone most of the way) and there were various routes that were helpful. I stayed in one hotel that was all stone and gorgeous and worth it. I can give you more info...
  12. karidadpoethig

    Field (and mountain) report from Portugues Interior - June 2018

    Reading this with memories of my walk in Aug-Sept 2017. Not much has changed -- except someone started painting blue arrows over the yellow at various points, I think it was a prankster.
  13. karidadpoethig

    CPIS website

    So glad you are doing this! I walked the CPI in 2017 and some of the way was harrowing and not possible without Wikilocs. Aurelio Simones helped me with the stages til I got into Spain.
  14. karidadpoethig

    Fatima to Tomar

    I walked Fatima to Tomar last September. It was a long walk through deserted scrub brush, about 34 km. I only saw one biciclyst. I had just walked the CPI and was still tired out when I got to Tomar. The arrows were quite good until you reached the Roman aqueduct and (last part of the walk) on...
  15. karidadpoethig

    Any recent information on the Camino Torres?

    On the CPI I got to Lamego during the "Our Lady of the Milk" festival. It was quite beautiful. The CPI late August-Sept at harvest season was absolutely gorgeous, especially the first 8 days through the Duoro. Lonely, (the only person on the trail and in alburges when there were those) and...
  16. karidadpoethig

    Any recent information on the Camino Torres?

    Yes, I took that train too, but don't think the whole trip is necessary. Yes, about 2 hours. I would just recommend an hour and then back.
  17. karidadpoethig

    Any recent information on the Camino Torres?

    I walked the Camino Portuguese Interior last year (2017) and plan to walk the full Camino Torres to Santiago starting May 2019. The first 10 days of CPI were lonely and tough -- I was literally the only person walking on the route and in the alburgues until I met up with new Camino friend Anna...
  18. karidadpoethig

    Two Interior routes?

    Yes, I can say that Aurelio has already been extremely helpful! I've been canvassing everyone who posted on the Forum about CPI since I'd like to walk it in late August - Sept. Didn't know at the time that it is the hotest time to walk it. I do hope that someone creates a guide for the route...
  19. karidadpoethig

    Camino Interior - Portugal

    Yes, it's the challenge that I want to take on, kinda like I have to do it. :) Can I ask, did you have a EU sim card? I read another post where the person got lost a few days in a row and had to follow N2. He said there was no one around at all, so he had to figure it out by himself. That's a...
  20. karidadpoethig

    Camino Interior - Portugal

    I am starting in Lisbon, Aug 25 with a couple of flat days to warm up and then starting in Viseu on Aug 29 to Sept 13 or 14. How long did it take you?

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