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    Baby on Primitivo

    Hey folks! I had hoped to do my 3rd Camino in 2020...and then in 2021...BUT since I'm not yet vaccinated I'm going to wait until 2022. However, I'll have a baby by then. They will be around 8 months old when I plan to walk. I know the Primitivo is hilly but is it stroller friendly (assuming I...
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    Primitivo with a dog?

    Hey folks! I'll be doing the Primitivo this year (in 10 stages; my 3rd Camino) and am wondering if anyone has any info or tips for doing it with a dog. Of course, I can leave the dog at home but I thought I would see if it would be a feasible option. I don't mind camping if that's what it...
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    Santiago Cathedral: Construction

    Does anyone know when the repairs are scheduled to end on the cathedral? My past two Caminos have showcased the wonderful scaffolding, but I thought maybe it would be nice to get to see the actual bell towers on my next Camino :)
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    Naming your walking stick

    On the first day of my CF I found a walking stick that took my all the way to Finisterre. I had to name him, since he was pretty much my new bff. For whatever reason, I went with Jefferson Smalls. I found an almost identical one on my CP tis year, this time accompanying me to Finisterre and...
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    My Camino Portugues Itinerary: Your Thoughts?

    Hey folks, Sooooo I am looking to cut 1-2 days out of the CP "standard" Porto-Santiago 10 day trek. Below are my 9 and 8 day outlines, including kilometers. I would love to hear feedback from folks on whether they think its good, what I am missing out on, albergue suggestions, etc. Should I...
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    Best Non-Santiago Hikes/Pilgrimages?

    Hey folks, I'm off to do my second Camino soon but my ind is already pondering other adventures. I'm eyeing the Camino Assisi, though I'm interested to hear about other treks/pilgrimages in Europe that people recommend. They can be just a couple days, or even a few weeks long. Ideally I am...
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    Starting in Porto: My Second Camino

    Hey friends! Starting my second Camino this April, from Porto, on the 19th. I fly back to Sweden on May 4th, giving me plenty of time for a nice stroll. Anyone else going to be in the area? :)
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    Albergues in Porto?

    Hey friends! Just booked my ticket for the Portugues, starting April 19. I'll want a day or two just to see Porto, so does anyone have any suggestions for: - Albergues in/around Porto - Things to See/Do Also, where can I get a pilgrim passport in Porto? Thanks everyone!
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    Primitivo Input

    Hey folks! I am set on my second Camino in April 2016 (I did the Camino France last year, from SJPP) and have been leaning toward the Portugues. BUT the more I read about the Primitivo the more I think I might like it instead. Sooo, I have some questions: 1) Can you camp on the Primitivo...
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    Camping on the Portugues

    Hey folks, I am looking at doing some or all of the CP for my second camino. I am just wondering about camping along the CP, and whether it is possible. I am going to hike the Appalachian Trail next year and just want to start getting in some camping practice, and thought maybe my next camino...
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    Camino Portugues Cost

    Hey folks! I am considering the CP in 2016, after doing SJPP-Santiago this year. I am just looking around, and it seems like the CP is much more expensive than the CF. Is that true? I managed the CF on under 20€/day. Can anyone give a rough daily budget? I am super minimal, don't drink coffee...
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    Starting Info From Lisbon

    Hey folks, When I did the Camino in 2015 we were given a walking outline (distances, terrain) as well as a list of albergues for the Camino Frances in SJPP. I am looking into the Camino Portugues for 2016 – is any of this information available upon arrival in Lisbon, or should I snag a...

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