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    Vegetarian Meals

    Most 'menu peregrino's offer mixed salad (insalata mixta) which is fine for veggies/vegans as long as you specify 'no tuna' (sin atun). Even if you say you are vegetarian and you don't eat meat or fish, you'll still be served tuna as part of your salad!
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    Outdoor stores in Leon?

    The shop in Avenida Ordono II is called Base. It's closed for refit just now but looks like it will reopen soon. The guy at Cordoba Sports in Calle Santo Augustin is really helpful
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    Boots vs walking sandals on Camino Portuguese

    My husband and I walked the Camino Portugues last September. Although the weather was dry there were still some parts of the trail that were pretty wet and muddy. I wore boots and had no problems. My husband wore trail shoes and found that they did not give his feet enough support. He also...
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    Credentials In Porto

    I got my credential in the cathedral at Oporto in September. I waited until the end of mass and there was a man at a desk at the back of the church who sorted it out for me.
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    LISBON TO SANTIAGO

    The guide book by John Brierley gives a detailed description of each section setting out how much of each day's route is on roads. Walking on the busy roads from Porto to Barcelos is quite scary, but after that the camino is mostly paths and very quiet roads. Don't be put off though - walking...
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    Where to start

    We stayed in hotels and pensions/pensaos all of which were clean and we were very well looked after. Others told us that the albergues were fine, although you had to wait for quite a while for some of them to open. (Our friends waited over two hours for the hospitalero to turn up at the Tui...
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    Where to start

    I found that many Portuguese didn't speak Spanish but they spoke French, so that's worth a try. I do agree that if you make an effort to speak Portuguese, it really will be appreciated. I started in Porto (a beautiful city so make sure you see some of it before you start the Camino) and got my...
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    LISBON TO SANTIAGO

    This is the first chance I've had to read replies to my posting. Thanks to everyone who answered. My flights are booked and I have read various guides. I'm really looking forward to starting out on the Camino. There are pilgrim sites in Scotland, but not really any pilgrim routes, except...
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    Accommodation in September

    I'm planning to spend the second half of September walking the Camino Portugues. Do I need to book accommodation in advance or will it be OK just to turn up and look for a hotel/hostal? Ann
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    Please help find Madeleine

    still missing - please help Madeleine's parents are in Rome today to meet the Pope. They hope to keep all of Europe aware of their missing daughter. Please look out for her on your travels. Her details are at: http://www.findmadeleine.com/ Thanks, Ann.
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    Tying to understand my addiction to the camino

    I walked the Camino Frances last year and now I'm planning to walk the Camino Portugues. I know it will be different - but just as worthwhile. That's the beauty of the Camino - you can walk one of the less well used routes and still be part of this amazing experience. Ann.
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    Please help find Madeleine

    Madeleline McCann was abducted from Praia Da Luz in Portugal on 3rd May. She is 4 years old. She could be anywhere so please keep a look out for her. This link shows you her picture - she has a distinctive flaw in her right eye. http://news.sky.com/skynews/article/0,, ... 16,00.html There...
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    LISBON TO SANTIAGO

    XM Thanks for the link. I'm planning to walk the Camino Portugues in September. After seeing these images, I'm even more excited about getting out there. A.
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    Part one of my trip !!ON YOUTUBE!!

    Santos, Good to hear from you again. Looking forward to your next video, A.
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    Fantastic Guidebook

    Have you tried amazon.com? That's where I got John Brierley's guide to the Camino Portugues. Looks really good - the real test will be later this year when I get to Porto. Ann.
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    Packing List & Schedule - any comments ??

    Andy, I agree with summer 2005 - you don't need swimming trunks when you've got underwear. However, if you're prone to burning a light scarf/neckerchief (or better still, a Buff) will protect the back of your neck from sunburn Ann
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    First Camino / how to get to Triacastela from Santiago ?

    Andy, It took me a week to walk from O Cebreiro to Santiago so it is doable. If you get the bus to Piedrafita you can either walk (5km) or get a taxi up to O Cebreiro. (It's uphill all the way so I recommend the taxi!) The church at O Cebreiro is an ideal starting point and you can get...
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    First time walker

    Just go for it! Lauren and Santos, The best advice I ever got about the camino was "pack your bag, get out there and just do it!" It seems so scary before you start walking but once you are there you get into the natural rythm of walking, you meet new and interesting people and you come...
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    Where, when and how did you hear about the camino?

    I first learned of the Camino when I was recovering from serious illness. I promised myself I'd get better and then I would walk the Camino - and I did. My husband came with me as he wasn't happy about me going on my own. We walked from O Cebreiro as I couldn't have many holidays when I went...
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    pilgrim meltdown

    Buena, It's natural to feel a bit overwhelmed by all the planning that goes into preparing for the Camino but trust me, it's worth it. You will have time and space to think as you experience this amazing journey and you will find yourself well prepared for the new challenges you face in your...

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