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    On the camino now!

    It's been just over a year since we finished and I've thought about it every day. I wonder when we'll get a chance to do it again. I wouldn't change a thing!
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    On the camino now!

    Hello. My wife and I are on a new trek right now. It's not a camino but anyone who enjoyed my camino Portugese blog might enjoy reading about this trip. It's on South Korea's biggest island, Jeju Island. It's a series of 25 connected walking trails that circumnavigate the island. We've done the...
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    On the camino now!

    There are many places to stay. We had problems because we walked in January and several advertised places were closed for the season. I've noticed that the weather has not improved much since we finished in January. Am I a bad person for getting a little thrill out of that?
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    On the camino now!

    I've been home and back to work for a month but I miss the camino every day. One month is too short! My wife and are having a hard time sorting through our photos because we talk for so long about every picture.
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    Porto to Santiago in 10 days?

    I recommend passing Padron and continuing on to a nice albergue in Teo. It's a long day but it will set you up for a short walk to Santiago the next day. You'll even make noon mass. I think 10 days is doable.
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    Accommodation for 2nd night in Ponte de Lima

    On second thought, I think the hostel may be open. It may have been closed for renovation when we were there. The tourist center was surprised that it wasn't open. Basically, I don't know. Sorry.
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    Accommodation for 2nd night in Ponte de Lima

    The youth hostel is gone. The people at the tourist center helped us find a good room nearby.
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    On the camino now!

    One entry left on blog. I hope y'all enjoyed it. blueponykorea.blogspot.com
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    On the camino now!

    Finished! We arrived, in the rain, at 11:59, just in time for the pilgrim's mass. The blog is 9 days behind but should be all caught up tomorrow. We're taking a day off then going to finnisterre and muxia.
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    Spanish or Portuguese?

    Speaking the local language is helpful but not necessary. My wife, nephew, and I got by fine on the Portuguese without knowing any more than greetings and thanks. It takes a good attitude, persistence, and a smile. My nephew, who is Korean, barely speaks English but was able to communicate even...
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    On the camino now!

    I just met someone who stayed in the rubiaes Alberge the day after me. A volunteer showed up after 7 with a heater. It's got to be cleaned, though. Filthy place.
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    On the camino now!

    Updated blueponykorea@blogspot.com Blog is 5 days behind.
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    On the camino now!

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    On the camino now!

    Blog updated. We arrived in Ponte de Lima. There are issues with Three places listed in the newest Brierley guide. The youth hostel is closed. We could not find the InLima hotel (we didn't ask around, though) The Beira Pensao is dodgy-- sounds like a rent by the hour type of place.
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    On the camino now!

    Getting the blog caught up-- it's almost to Agueda but we are in Vilarinho and very wet. Will the rain ever stop? The locals say three more days bug they've been saying that for 5 days. Lol! BTW, has the way to Vilarinho been changed? We followed the yellow arrows through tiny cobble stoned...
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    On the camino now!

    Blog update. Blog is at Coimbra but we arrived in Porto yesterday in pouring rain. I think I know why nobody walks this way in winter. Lol.
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    Lisbon to Porto – the good, the bad and the ugly...

    I've had no problems with the driving. Every single car has stopped at crosswalks. I've found the driving to be excellent. I live in South Korea, where nobody stops at crosswalks and red lights are for lazy people.
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    On the camino now!

    Updated. http://blueponykorea.blogspot.com/
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    On the camino now!

    Nyken, Thanks! But that picture is killing me! :)
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    On the camino now!

    Hi Craig, We are only carrying smart phones, plus my wife's camera has wifi so we can upload photos easily. I'll make a list of wifi places. Actually that's probably a good job for my 12-nephew who's been aggressively seeking it. We haven't had to use an ATM yet. We hope to make it to Porto...

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