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  1. ausmarko

    What time of year is best?

    September 11 I left SJDP and had warm walking weather which notably cooled off in late Sept and rained ( as usual)😀 in Santiago in October. Harvest festivals were in full swing as I travelled along the route which made for great times in Pamplona, etc and lots of lovely juicy grapes on the vine
  2. ausmarko

    What time is breakfast?

    I liked to get up early and walk for an hour or so before breakfast. Maybe a coffee now and then to start, if available, but breakfast later.
  3. ausmarko

    Mailing extra bagage from Madrid to Santiago

    I tried, but my wife wouldn't be in it:)
  4. ausmarko

    Finished the Porto to SDC route

    Yes all the other accommodation was booked as well. While we were on the porch in the restaurant down the hill, quite a few people walked past after trying unsuccessfully to get a bed..by this stage the albergue was really busting at the seams. The restaurant was packed that night as it was the...
  5. ausmarko

    Finished the Porto to SDC route

    I did exactly the same route and while there were many less pilgrims, staying at the new Albergue in Rubias - the only one for miles - it was full to three times capacity, and even had people in the courtyard and this was late September. Enjoyed it mostly but found some of the facilities few and...
  6. ausmarko

    Guide books - and the sour taste they leave

    I have commented to people about this also. Having completed the Frances once, I am planning to return, but this time stay in the out of the way Albergue's rather than the page by page Brierley option I tended to stick to, initially in the first couple of weeks. (This is only natural though...
  7. ausmarko

    Black dog on route between Molineasca and Ponferrada

    I initially thought this was a post about someone being depressed on the Camino when I saw the title:)
  8. ausmarko

    Leaving Porto by the coast, then...???

    If I did it again I would walk all the way up the coast. I found the walk from Villa do Conde to Rates a bit of a slog and a fair bit of road walking and through the industrial area outside Villa. Very hard to get lost going to Villa as you keep the coast on your left:) The Brierley guide came...
  9. ausmarko

    Another Video:)

    I am doing some edits so will be back up soon.
  10. ausmarko

    56 Page Photographic Diary of my Camino in Sept 12.

    Thanks Pudgy. Back on the forum thinking about another walk:) I will have a look and catch up with other posters blog's from the last few months.
  11. ausmarko

    Porto to SDC starting 12th of Sept.

    I did Porto to Santiago in 10 days in September and found the first day out of Porto, starting at the Matsinhos bridge - after getting the metro to the second last stop (Mercado), then across the bridge and left all the way up the coast to Villa do Conde. a lovely day - but with most coast...
  12. ausmarko

    Brierly guide book a hindrance?

    I enjoyed the Brierley guide on both the Camino Frances in 2012 and the Portuguese in 2013 but halfway thorough the Frances I started to stay beyond the recommended guide stops at smaller Albergue's and found this to be a good move. I didn't rely on the Portuguese guide as much as I only stayed...
  13. ausmarko

    Hotel Anton north of redondela

    If you want a bit of luxury for only 29€, I am staying 3.4 km past redondela at a stunning hotel/restaurant called hotel Anton. The hosts are lovely and the rooms have spectacular views from high up above the Ria de Vigo. When you get to the fonts after crossing the N550, watch for the sign at...
  14. ausmarko

    Trip Report

    Currently staying at the wine hostel which is quite central with a lovely park out front and large cosy common room. 4 or 6 bed dorms are spacious with lockers and ensuite. Good bars and food all around staff very helpful and port tastings and events nightly. Guided walking tour is also good to...
  15. ausmarko

    Missing the camino

    In. Porto now and a balmy 30 degrees at 11pm! Beautiful city and ready to head off Sunday. Recognised some pilgrims heading out along the river on the coastal route as I was wandering back into town and gave them a Bom Camino. A couple of German girls and a guy doing it on his bike. I might get...
  16. ausmarko

    Missing the camino

    I miss it a lot. So much that in Santiago last year I vowed to return to do another. One year to the day i will be doing the Camino Portuguese then the Camino Ingles this September. The year has gone so fast and with only a few days until I leave for Portugal the excitment is starting to build...
  17. ausmarko

    Completed camino ingles! My experience and some tips

    I will be on this route around Sept 29, 30 heading from Ferrol to Santiago. That is two of us:) Hope to see you on the walk.
  18. ausmarko

    Duoro Valley Accommodation

    Thanks for the great suggestions. No car as this is mainly a Camino experience but with so many great things to do and see I find that this Camino will only be a third of the total time in Portugal/Spain. I am hoping to get the Ingles in as well after the Portuguese but can't miss the Duoro...
  19. ausmarko

    Duoro Valley Accommodation

    Well, just 4 days to go until I land in Lisbon for a week's sightseeing then up to Porto to start the Portuguese. First day up the coast then to the inland route joining up at Rates. I will be getting the train/bus from Lisbon to Coimbra for a day visit then on to Porto. Can anyone recommend...
  20. ausmarko

    Where to start in Lisbon.

    Thanks.

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