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    Camino Norte to Primitivo + General Questions

    Re training, I found that for the previous 6 weeks I would do 1 long hike every Saturday of 6-8 hours hiking, at least 18km with accumulate ascent of 700-800 metres. And 1 quick mid week hike of 1-2 hours briskly @ 8km long. That prepared me for Camino Frances & Tour du Mont Blanc. For Camino...
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    uncertainties about the Variante Espiritual del camino Português

    Thank you so much @phildimashq .... you've practically spoonfed me 🙂 Really looking forward to it
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    uncertainties about the Variante Espiritual del camino Português

    Hi everyone who has done the Varient Espiritual....do you have recommendation for accomodation in Armenteira & Vilanove da arousa please?
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    Female safety in Portugal vs. Spain

    Wow... good work @peregrina2000 . It can happen anywhere really (1st time it happened to me walking but I wouldn't wish to count the times over my lifetime from the age of 8 & the first incident!)Wishing you a speedy recovery & out of isolation soon Wow .. good work @Pere
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    Alert Flasher/Masturbater Camino Portuguese

    This is the location, he was hiding behind the white building
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    Alert Flasher/Masturbater Camino Portuguese

    Ok. So the police were very professional and helpful after all. The initial problem was I went to the transport police GNR. A young Police man overhead me & took over. First he thanked me for coming. Asked if I was ok. Made it clear they were transport police. Offered a lift to the general...
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    Alert Flasher/Masturbater Camino Portuguese

    Police are taking a statement soon
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    Alert Flasher/Masturbater Camino Portuguese

    Flasher/Masturbater strikes again Camino Portuguese Today Weds 15th outside Oliveira de Azemeis. Hi, I'm a sole female & was exposed to a exhibitionist masturbater when I was walking from a country track in the way into Ol de Azemeis. No other walkers that I have spoken to had the same...
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    Spring Heat Wave on central out of Lisbon

    Thank you, I was thinking of cortica 🙂
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    Spring Heat Wave on central out of Lisbon

    How unfortunate. Wishing you a speedy recovery
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    Spring Heat Wave on central out of Lisbon

    Now with Heart Way Pilgrim hostel closed, where did you stay after Tomar? 🙂
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    Lisbon light fleece blanket

    Perfect... thank you Sabine
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    Lisbon light fleece blanket

    Hey.... leaving for the airport in 2 hours!!! Starting from Tomar I run cold. I have a silk liner. Is there somewhere convenient I could quickly pick up a light fleece blanket in Lisbon? Primark not central 🙂
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    Thoughts on The Portuguese Camino from Lisbon

    Mike, I am avidly following this account of your travels 😊Thank you so much for the up to date details you've provided already. The mixed reviews of Lisbon to Porto influenced me to allocate only 8 walking days for that stretch, but now, from reading your experience I'm thinking of taking...
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    Have accommodation options changed due to covid or reduced significantly?

    Orrison has a great bar and communal dinner. Hopefully you'll get a booking :)
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    Have accommodation options changed due to covid or reduced significantly?

    Thanks do much Henry for up to date information. Delighted to hear back to full capacity @ Burgos & Leon. Hopefully other regions will follow suit. I love the freedom of not having to book ahead too much. Back in 2013 I used to be a very fast walker & frequently the 1st to arrive at albergues so...
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    Have accommodation options changed due to covid or reduced significantly?

    Hi Lauren, I'm wondering the same. Are the albergues opening to 100% capacity for this season? It's difficult to know from other post as the Caminos aren't too busy in March & April. Does anyone know of future plans for the summer months?
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    March 6, 2022 - Lisbon start

    Thanks again Linda, I've highlighted Alb. Pallanes now 😀
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    March 6, 2022 - Lisbon start

    Hi Linda, Thank you so much for taking the time to get back to me. Yes, I can understand how quiet March would be. Hopefully June will be slightly busier & warmer. I a cold creature so I always bring a sleeping bag. Delighted enjoyed from Porto onwards. Were the albergues back to full or...
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    March 6, 2022 - Lisbon start

    Hi Linda, You must be well on your way. I'd love to know how you are getting now? I'm planning on starting Lisbon early June. I'm thinking of skipping the 1st 1 or 2 stages as it's sond very industrial Would be lovely to get a "post covid" (hopefully) take on this route Sinéad

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