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My cheap training shoes stolen from my backpack side pockets by luggage handlers flying from Morocco to Lisbon in April this year. Furtunately I always carry on or wear my walking shoes as everything else can be replaced at popular starting points.
Now I use an oversize rain cover for my...
Hi. I'm flying into Lisbon on 21/4 after a tour of Morocco. Planning on sightseeing for two days then start on 24/4. I thought I'd assess how I was feeling about the walk from Lisbon, and if necessary, high tail it up to Porto if safety in numbers was my need. I might even scoot up to do the...
I am planning on walking out from Lisbon around 24th April although am still having concerns about safety if there are not fellow pilgrims about until from Porto. If you do choose walking the Portuguese way when are you planning to start?
Hello Maine . Thanks for lovely offer but I'm first booked on a tour of Morocco and finish that on 20th April. I'll be at Lisbon on 21/4 where I've booked to stay at Lisbon lounge hostel as recommended by a poster here (good reviews and is cheap). Maybe spend 2or 3 days there exploring, then...
Great. Thanks. I'm starting to get a picture in my head on what to do and to expect. Fears starting to soften. I like to get them over and done with early then focus on being positive!
Cheers
Thank you for your thoughtful reply. I'm soaking up all the information. I'm not so worried about safety, but feeling fearful about being lost and lonely. Funny that that should be my fear as I've lived most of my life independently and happily.
Thanks. I needed this reassurance for a Lisbon start. I could repeat what is familiar, but do want to try something new. Any suggestions for Lisbon first night accommodation (perhaps 3 so I can look around Lisbon first)?
Hi. I'm planning to walk CP from Lisbon from 23/4/19. I'm having some concerns now as I read there might not be many people starting from there at that time. In fact, I read I may not see anyone Camino walking until further north. I have walked Camino Frances independently with no concerns in...
Hola. Thank you for replies and helpful information. I like the idea of donating what's redundant at the end of the trip. I did that on the Lares Treck in Peru with some warm outer layers which the porters were happy to receive as they pointed to their holey jumpers. It's a good way to cull ones...
Hello. I'm commencing my camino on 27th April 2016 from SPDP and will be forwarding from there my "after camino" travel bag to Santiago de Compostella for storage till I finish.
When arrived in Santiago, I like to send my backpack to Australia (about 8 kilos say) and continue on my travels...
I'll be setting off same day as you so I look forward to saying hi. I've booked first night at Orrison 22/4/16 as I'm concerned about my pack weight which currently is 10 kilos and want to ease myself into the experience.
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