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  1. Red Rose

    What Unexpected item did you find in your pack when you got home?

    I forgot that I had a kiwi in my backpack and USA customs stopped me and I had to go to where they incinerate items that are a no no.
  2. Red Rose

    What was the thing you were most happy to lose on the Camino?

    I keep gaining it back once I get home.
  3. Red Rose

    Swiss Guard says Farewell to Rome

    I just got home from giving a talk on walking the Potuguese Camino tonight when I checked the forum and sawVincent's story. At first read I wondered why he was leaving, but as I read further I can understand why. Maybe he is being called to being a priest and spread the word of God to the people.
  4. Red Rose

    Plantar fasciitis

    Voltaren gel is an anti-infamation gel which works wonders on PF. It is available at a pharmacia and I use it for a few things. I discussed it with my doctor and she agreed. It took a few days for the swelling to go down, but it worked great.
  5. Red Rose

    Your impressions on the walk from Lisbon?

    nickpellatt I walked from Lisbon to Santiago March to April this year and I experienced the same attitude that you did. I felt that I was treated like a bum and they followed me in stores and didn't want me there. I talked to other pilgrims who also had the same experience. The closer I got...
  6. Red Rose

    New Chapter for American Pilgrims on the Camino for NY/Penn

    austinpilgrim I will look into that trail. I have friends who have hiked several trails in upstate New York.
  7. Red Rose

    New Chapter for American Pilgrims on the Camino for NY/Penn

    Hi Priscilla NC I am in Bradford County, PA which is considered the Northern Tier of PA. The Southern Tier of NY is the Finger Lakes area.
  8. Red Rose

    New Chapter for American Pilgrims on the Camino for NY/Penn

    Hi Trecile I live in a rural area and there is no REI store in my area. Most of my group will be people who have done a camino or are researching on-line. There are several hiking groups that I hope to draw from.
  9. Red Rose

    New Chapter for American Pilgrims on the Camino for NY/Penn

    Thank you peregrina2000 I know that there are pilgrims here and I hope they join.
  10. Red Rose

    New Chapter for American Pilgrims on the Camino for NY/Penn

    A new chapter is starting for people who share an interest in walking or cycling and the love of the camino. If you live in the Southern Tier of New York or the Northern Tier of Pennsylvania and would like to meet and share with others the adventures of exploring new places, you are welcome to...
  11. Red Rose

    Bus from Santarem to Fatima and then from Fatima to Tomar?

    Hi Corrine, I don't remember the morning time, but the afternoon was around 3:00 pm. When the man that registered me saw that I walked from Lisbon he allowed me to stay for two nights. It is a donativo and I was sure to give. There is a tour ride that meets outside the southern end of the...
  12. Red Rose

    Bus from Santarem to Fatima and then from Fatima to Tomar?

    In early April 2019 I did the same thing. I stayed in Santarem the night before and took the afternoon bus to Fatima because I missed the morning bus. It is an easy walk to the bus station. I got a map of Santarem at the hostel which showed where the bus station was. Upon arriving in...
  13. Red Rose

    Donativo Alburgues

    When I stayed at donativo alberques that had clear boxes I made it a point to put my money in early so that others could see how much I gave and realize that they should give what they thought it was worth and could afford. I looked in the box when I left and it was all 1 euros even though most...
  14. Red Rose

    How empty is the Lisbon section?

    I just returned from walking the Portuguese Camino starting March 28th in Lisbon and finishing April 25th in Santiago. The first night in Alpriate albergue there were ten of us, two of which I kept up with for about two weeks. Most days I walked alone, but met up at the albergues at the end of...
  15. Red Rose

    Plantar Fasciitis

    Voltaren gel works great at reducing the inflammation. It takes a few days to work, but if I know I will be doing a lot of walking I apply it as a precaution.
  16. Red Rose

    Camino Frances Blog with plenty of pictures

    Thank you caminoagogo I will check out your blog and instagram.
  17. Red Rose

    New alberque in Leiria

    My USA phone is not working here. According to their postcard it is "Camino de Santiago" N 88 3250
  18. Red Rose

    New alberque in Leiria

    There is a new alberque in Leiria just beyond Trojal. It is very nice and I am staying there right now. It is called Quinta da Cortico, Estrada Caminho de Santiago n 88 3250-414 Rego da Murta 6,7km before Alvaiazere, next village after Tomar. 00351 926923994, www.quintadacortica.pt
  19. Red Rose

    Departing Lisbon on March 31st

    Hi Jim, I will start two days ahead of you on March 26th. in the afternoon, so I will have a short walk that day. Another member pocojo is also starting out I think March 29th or 30th. I'm not very fast so I hope to meet up with you all.
  20. Red Rose

    Camino Portuguese in April from Lisbon

    Hi pocojo Please contact MaineSally and ask to be added to our messaging. I am not sure how to do it. This is what she said. Absolutely! Feel free to share my email too. sallyleland@sbcglobal.net Subject: Portuguese Walker (so I know not to delete)

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