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  1. Sarah Olson

    Got limited Camino time? Leave out the last 110km!

    I just walked my first camino, solo, in May, the central Portugues route. Although it was a lovely experience, it was NOT the life-changing, friend-bonding thing that so many people on the Frances seem to find. It was freaking lonely a good portion of the time, and cafes and services were...
  2. Sarah Olson

    Fitbit

    My mistake. This is from the website: Fitbit's calculate "stairs" as a rise in elevation equivalent to 10'. This is measured by an altimeter in the tracker that senses air pressure and when a change in air pressure equivalent to 10' gain in elevation is detected it counts as 1 flight of stairs...
  3. Sarah Olson

    Fitbit

    I am on my third Fitbit, an Alta this time, and they don't have the stairs climbed function (which made me sad!). If you look at their website, you will see that stair climbing is measured by altimeter, with 10 inches of height equalling one step (which is what the average house/building step...
  4. Sarah Olson

    Beach after Santiago

    Yes! A few km before Finesterre is Hotel Alan do Mar...It is a very nice hotel, the people are super (mostly French and English speakers, I think), the breakfast was fabulous, and it's a quick walk to the beach. You can open the window in your room and hear the surf all night long! I even had...
  5. Sarah Olson

    Were we conned outside Sarria

    I spent a few days extra in Santiago, staying near the Cathedral, so I saw many of the same beggars on consecutive days, including one young woman. They may do this for a living, but I can't believe that it is their life goal to be on their knees on the cobblestones in the rain, holding out a...
  6. Sarah Olson

    Camino Portugues Itinerary?

    I had my route set up for Finesterre, then Muxia, on purpose, after reading other's opinions on it. Finesterre is a little busier, a little more touristy. Muxia is a small town, and quiet. I knew that I would want that "down time" before I went home, so I chose to end there. Lots of...
  7. Sarah Olson

    A bathroom question

    I took a FUD with me, but I think I only used it once...a Macabi skirt made it quicker, easier, and cleaner than even using the FUD! =)
  8. Sarah Olson

    Looking for Camino warmth: Which route to choose?

    I just returned, went from Porto up the coast to Vila do Conde, then cut over to central route. I deliberately stayed at Pedra Furada and Lugar do Corgo (Casa Fernanda), which were off-stage. Casa Fernanda was the only place that I stayed in with the kind of experience that I think you are...
  9. Sarah Olson

    A bathroom question

    I just did the Portuguese, from Porto took the coast to Vila do Conde, then crossed over to the central. I wore a Macabi skirt, also. The cafes are few and far between, and I do believe in staying hydrated, so....yes, plenty of discreet places to step off the trail! And I swear, someone has...
  10. Sarah Olson

    Camino Portugues Itinerary?

    I have just returned from Porto-Muxia 2 weeks ago, took the same route as you plan to do. I broke Brierly's 10 stages into 13, because I wanted to stay at Pedra Furada and Lugar do Corgo, and I knew that this 50-something gal was NOT going to manage too many 30K days! I did end up with 2 of...
  11. Sarah Olson

    Is carrying your own backpack a thing of the past?

    I just finished my Portuguese two weeks ago. When you get Compostella, they ask if you walked for religious/spiritual or other reasons, but not WHY (like they do in The Way!). Which was interesting, because as a non-religious person, I had spent a good deal of time formulating in my head what I...
  12. Sarah Olson

    Father and son take the road to Assisi

    Thank you for sharing the link! I am starting to think about doing this walk next year, time to start reading about it!
  13. Sarah Olson

    Back to the Camino Portuguese

    No rain gear? Where did you hear that? It doesn't need to be fancy, but a poncho that covers your pack is a must. I used mine many times over the three weeks I walked!
  14. Sarah Olson

    Bom Caminho.

    I will be hard to miss in my bright pink walking skirt! Bom caminho!!
  15. Sarah Olson

    Bom Caminho.

    Bom caminho!! I will be starting next Monday from Porto, perhaps our paths will cross! Have a wonderful time!
  16. Sarah Olson

    Camino Portugues - 4 days walking to SdC

    Ahhh, I get it! That was one of the reasons I broke the stages up, too! Bom Caminho to you!
  17. Sarah Olson

    Camino Portugues - 4 days walking to SdC

    You don't HAVE to keep to Brierly's stages, you know. I have split his 10 into 13. A couple of them are long, but they are bookended by some lighter days. I can do a few long days if I'm well- rested in between!
  18. Sarah Olson

    Albergues around Vila do Conde

    I broke Brierlys 10 stages into 13, so I won't be in Pontevedra overnight. I am planning to stay in Arcade and then Barros.
  19. Sarah Olson

    Can't Stop Worrying! Solo Female!

    When I walk, my cell phone is always handy. There have been smash-and-grabs at the park where I take my dogs a lot. If a car or person sets off my internal alarm, I pretend to be messing with my phone but what I'm really doing is taking pictures of the person/car...just in case. That would be...
  20. Sarah Olson

    Weight Loss / Health Benefits

    I would suggest almost the opposite: you are not walking the Camino with the sole goal of losing weight (are you?). You will lose weight and gain muscle naturally from the extra activity and not eating processed food! Weight loss more than a couple of pounds a week under any circumstance is...

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