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    A Spring Day in Porto

    One of my favorite websites for both food and cultural information around the world is Cultural Backstreets. As your Portuguese Camino may have you starting in or going through Porto, I though you might enjoy this article and get a few ideas on how to spend a day there. Bom Caminho...
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    Finisterre in rain

    Although you would have to check the bus connections, but as I enjoyed both Muxia and Finisterre, I’d recommend one night in each in that order. As you haven’t been to either place, I think that visits to them would be a fitting end to your Camino. Maybe not great beach weather, but growing up...
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    Summer CF - Sleeping Bag?

    Hey Bernadette. Easy to second guess ourselves as our Caminos get closer and closer. A very natural part of the preparation process. @Peterexpatkiwi identifies the many parameters that determine sleeping comfort. More than likely, several can be applied to any given night on the Camino. Eight...
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    Pilgrimage or vacation?

    What I try to keep in mind is that how I see my activities and how others see what I might be doing are possibly two very different things. And, both are fine! As we all walk for our own reasons, we decide for ourselves what our time on the Camino means or for that matter, what we call our...
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    Travel from Paris to St Jean Pied de Port

    I’m a big fan of traveling by train in Europe. Twice now, I’ve arrived in Paris after an overnight flight from Montreal. Both were early morning arrivals. The first time, with trains already booked, I traveled south to SJPP on the same day I landed in Paris and arrived in SJPP by late afternoon...
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    Tibial fracture after 600 km on French Camino

    Any of us who have experienced injuries on or off the Camino know that your advice is spot on! The only thing that I might add to your list is to also know your limitations and listen to your body. Maybe, and it certainly can be considered an aspect of rest, be careful about how much or far you...
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    Senda Litoral Details and Route

    Although I’m not able to open your accommodations list, I’m wondering if you are staying at La Cala in Oia? Tonya has a lovely place! Although simple, it is well kept and she was a great host when we stayed there. Would stay there again any time. There are a number of excellent guesthouse-types...
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    Rain Pants?

    I think your idea of the quick drying hiking shorts is the way to go. I took rain pants with me on my first Camino and they stayed in my pack most of the time. We thoroughly enjoyed the Portuguese coastal Route two years ago. We were lucky enough in the early spring not to hit much wet weather...
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    Can I pack my small multi tool in carry on luggage (backpack)?

    From what I read on the TSA website, your multi-tool, although small, would be prohibited. “In general, you are prohibited from traveling with sharp objects in your carry-on bags. Multi-tools (multipurpose tools) with knives of any length are prohibited. Please pack these items in your checked...
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    Last min questions

    As all above said, you will be fine. Look at this as an opportunity to heal. You will meet so many positive people on your Camino which will allow you to gain some new perspectives during a difficult personal time. The Camino provides in a number of marvelous and unpredictable ways. Each new day...
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    No room at the inn (Najera)

    On my two trips through Najera, I’ve stayed each time at the Albergue Puerta de Najera. Once in the dorm and once in a private room. Both were excellent. Great location in the old part of the city. Although I had reservations both times, pilgrims arriving by early afternoon easily got beds.
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    Bike rentals for delivery to SJPP

    Check out cycling-rentals. At €330 for a two week MTB rental, they might have one of the better rates out there. I’ve dealt with them a couple times and have been pleased with my interactions with Didi here in the States.
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    Madrid City Walks

    People were tipping the guide about $10. As there were no other costs, this level of tipping seemed more than reasonable for everything that the guide provided. In CDMX, we also paid for our own subway tickets if we were traveling across town. As a subway ticket only cost about $0.30, it’s one...
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    Madrid City Walks

    Although the central part of Madrid is very walkable on your own, let me recommend that you check out freetour.com. You’ll find many tours offered around the city that are free, but tip based. On our recent trip to Mexico City, we did three excursions with Freetour! They were all great! The...
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    LIVE from the Camino Here we goooo!

    A wonderful daily blog that brings back so many great memories! Two years ago, we did this walk for the second time, but part of our reasoning for this Camino was to honor my wife’s father who had passed away the year before. Walking for him made the Camino extra special. When we reached...
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    Via de la Plata - Recumbent...?

    IMHO, I found the VDLP more than a good challenge on a mountain bike. Although there were many good/easy riding sections, I’m very glad to have had a MTB due to the mud that I had to travel through on numerous occasions. Those sections were tough particularly on a loaded down mountain bike. Glad...
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    Camino Inglés in combination with Fisterra?

    Having done what you’re suggesting back in 2018, I can honestly tell you that it’s a great combination. From Ferrol, we took 5/6 days to walk to SdC. Arriving on the Saturday of Semana Santa, we enjoyed Easter weekend, and my wife’s birthday, in Santiago and then headed to Finisterre that...
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    Bikeiberia - bike return in Santiago

    The bike rental company that I have successfully dealt with in the past is cycling-rentals. The last time I rode into SdC, I, too, stayed at a hotel on one of the pedestrian streets. Bike collection was no problem! In the past, the only issue that I’m aware of is whether or not your hotel has...
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    Packing List for Bicycle

    As a biking trip goes, Porto to Santiago is a pretty short trek. Even when I road the VDLP, what I carried with me was minimal. I rented a bike in Sevilla so I had a set of rear panniers, a good lock, a bike pump and a spare tube provided by the rental company. In addition, I brought my own bike...
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    "Camino Non-Stop" 48 hour relay

    Not disputing how Caminos are shared paths. I have encountered many locals out biking on weekends no differently than I might do at home. However, a Sunday ride and a timed distance race are two very different things. I’d hate to see any walker (a pilgrim or a local) injured by a high speed...

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