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  1. AdaR

    Best Sections of the Coastal Route from Porto

    For me, the best section of the Coastal route was the Spiritual Variant, from Pontevedra to Padron. That is not a weeks worth of foot travel on its own, but I would go back for that section all over again! And you could start back in Vigo or Nigran depending on the distance you want to cover.
  2. AdaR

    Cobblestones on the Coastal

    I cannot compare as I have not walked the Central route. I can tell you that the cobblestones were most plentiful on the Senda Litoral Coastal route.
  3. AdaR

    Why the Camino de Santiago?

    Thank you, all, for the replies. The responses are helping me come to grips with the longing that sits in my soul. Both of my previous "caminos" were life changing. No doubt they were a pilgrimage for this life. While Santiago holds no special meaning to me as a destination, the time spent...
  4. AdaR

    Why the Camino de Santiago?

    First some back story before my philosophical question to the forum. Like many others, I watched the movie, The Way, and was intrigued and motivated to someday venture on a Camino. The movie came out shortly after my son returned from an attempt on the PCT here on the West Coast of the USA...
  5. AdaR

    Will I be all alone on the coastal/senda litoral route?

    Anna, my experience last July/August was not aloneness due to the high population of tourists and vacationers along the route. We didn't see many other pilgrims along the Senda Litoral, but the area was not isolated. I still dream of returning on my own to complete the sections I missed due to...
  6. AdaR

    Group of Seven walking together in August - should we book ahead?

    davebugg, I tend to have an different opinion about booking ahead. (no shortage of opinions on the forum) I booked every night of my 3 week journey and found no small amount of comfort in knowing there was a bed ahead with my name on it. When I experienced an injury, I chose to cancel or...
  7. AdaR

    Concern about walking Coastal Route alone

    Ana Maria - I have moved since this trip and cannot put my hands on the Brierly guide where I had all my route notes. I did find this one note though: "Senda litoral is on the sand dunes north of Areosa" I believe from Viana do Costelo, following the Brierly blue dot route (Coastal, not Senda...
  8. AdaR

    Concern about walking Coastal Route alone

    Ana Marie, No worries getting lost along the Senda Litoral. Though there is a section that is noted in Brierly's guidebook that you should watch out for, as it will deposit you on the beach leaving you searching for a paved path again. I don't have my 2017 route at my fingertips or I would tell...
  9. AdaR

    Albergue question

    crhutch, if you are considering walking the Spiritual Variante, I would highly recommend Hope House in Vilanova de Arosa. Alfonso picked us up in town and gave a lift to their pilgrim house where they prepared and shared a meal with us. And it was the highlight of my journey.
  10. AdaR

    Boat from Vilanova de Arousa to Padron

    Roadboy, the boat schedules are dependent upon the tides. The albuergue in Vilanova can advise of the timing and sell you a ticket the day before you intend to take the journey. Seats are limited. In August 2017, the boat left around 7:00 am. It was still dark and quite chilly on the water. And...
  11. AdaR

    Camino Provides

    Juliet, Thanks for posting. The Espiritual Variante was the absolute highlight of my Camino as well. Due to an injury on Day 3, my walk from Porto was supported by taxis, buses and trains, until Pontevedra, when I was feeling well enough to start walking a bit more each day. The joy I felt along...
  12. AdaR

    Coastal route hotel recommendations

    On the Senda Litoral in July/August we stayed in private accommodations listed on Booking.com and would recommend these: Fishtail Sea House in Matosinhos Residencial Princesa do Ave in Vila do Conde - Alfredo was so helpful! Dona Emilia Casa in Viano do Costelo - Beautiful, albeit noisy right...
  13. AdaR

    The ferry between Caminha, Portugal and A Guarda, Spain summer 2015

    Anyone been through caminha lately? I'm trying to figure out the ferry schedule for Sunday July 30th 2017, but their website is not mobile friendly. Can anyone tell me what time of day it runs across the river please please?
  14. AdaR

    Best Bag Transfer Service?

    We just used Tuitrans 2 days ago. Contacted via email after 8 pm and they responded and picked up our packs around 9am next day. When we got to our next stop, they were there waiting for us. Only 7euro each. We were satisfied. Ihad already looked into their service and was happy to hear our host...
  15. AdaR

    Challenge ahead... Need encouragement

    Well, I made it to Porto with a short arm cast and started my Camino 3 days ago!!! And today I experienced such severe pain in my ankle and shin that i had to stop walking. we hitched a ride into town and found a taxi to Esposende. Looking like a case of shin splints, I'm guessing. Icing and...
  16. AdaR

    Challenge ahead... Need encouragement

    @Kanga. Not too late. I have not heard of plastic casts. I will ask tomorrow about that, and a lot of other questions as well. Thanks
  17. AdaR

    Challenge ahead... Need encouragement

    My initial thoughts as well. It was my hope to convince the docs to give me a short arm cast tomorrow; however, there is a reason for immobilizing the full arm due to the anatomy of the bones making up the wrist. Movement of the elbow will move both the ulna and radius bones that connect to the...
  18. AdaR

    Challenge ahead... Need encouragement

    SYates, she has agreed. We have had several lengthy conversations to clarify what this "new" camino would look like. Bless her soul, she sees this as just part of the camino experience! If we didn't both already have husbands, I would propose to her! I am feeling better about this today, but I...
  19. AdaR

    Challenge ahead... Need encouragement

    Thank you Jo Webber. First lesson this week: Learn to ask and accept help! Maybe the greatest lesson this Camino has for me!
  20. AdaR

    Challenge ahead... Need encouragement

    My flight to Lisbon leaves in 8 days. Last week I finalized my pack list and weighed in at just 14# w/o water! I was very excited and feeling so capable and ready for my Camino. And then 4 days ago I tripped walking up my own front porch and broke my wrist. I am currently sporting a full arm...

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