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Does anyone have information on the albergue at Vila Cha? Is it visible from the trail? Are there restaurants or grocery stores nearby? Is it staffed or do you get the key somewhere? Leaving Matoshinhos today.
I found this sign confusing but now that I have navigated this part it makes a little more sense. The directions are to turn right at the bridge cross and turn immediately left to cross the road then follow along the river. There is major construction at the bridge and you are blocked from the...
Hi Everyone,
I arrive in Lisboa on 9/2 and begin my walk on 9/4. If there is a route with less road walking I would greatly appreciate any information!
Thanks, Sandra
I made a note in my guide that there would be mass in English at 10:30 AM & 6:30 PM from May 4th thru Oct 16th. Unfortunately I can't tell you where I got this information from :(
I will be walking this way at the end of September or early October on my first Camino. I have no knowledge of the area, but is there no way that the locals can still retain their livelihood? Is it possible to leave the new scenic route, pop over for a cuppa, and then return via one of these...
Peter,
I will be walking the CP leaving from Lisbon on 9/4. This is wonderful information. Thank you and please keep it coming!
Anyone else out there starting on or near 9/4?
I have a pair of the Chacos Z/Volv that I am trying out right now. The seem to have the same support as my old and well loved original Chacos and are indeed somewhat lighter and a bit softer in the footbed. I just weighed my women's size 6: Old Chacos 620g new Chacos 460g. I ordered the ones...
This is Sandra from Ashland, Oregon. I've been lurking on this forum for three years! I finally bought my airline tickets and arrive in Lisbon early on September 2, 2015. I'm taking a couple of days to rest and then plan on starting out on the 4th for the youth hostel at Moscavide for the...
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