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    Differences between C Portugues and C Frances

    Best of luck on your walk . Porto to Santiago was my very first Camino and last year I walked Lisbon to Porto , main differences I found versus the French way were as follows -Lisbon to Porto - Pilgrims dramatically fewer, choices of places to stay far fewer also very few Hostels and...
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    Caminho Portuguese From Lisbon April

    Ihave walked the Portuguese Camino , saw two dead snakes and had a fight late at night with one Mosquito ( now dead ) .It is quiet ,particularly the Lisbon to Porto section but but lovely and a break from the frenzy of the Camino France . Buen camino
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    Camino Frances May 2017 will it be a race for a bed?

    Like my Camino friends I have spent many nights on the Camino at various times of the year and have never booked, as suggested target in between busy towns where you will find better opportunities of accommodation also start out early each day , re SIM card if you are traveling from another...
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    Seven Week Training Program

    Walk around 10km most days and watch diet ( eat less! ) Vary walking , some hill ,flat and downhill stuff , You'll have no problem. Buen Camino
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    Bad Albergues

    Well Len you certainly opened a can of worms with your comments ! Can you imagine if there was no accommodation after a hard days walk , offer it all up as penance and it could mean more brownie points " up stairs " !! I must stay there myself as I am doing a repeat of the French way in late...
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    Bad Albergues

    Perhaps its useful to know but then again what can you expect for a few euro and maybe it was a once off , you may have hit it on a bad day ?
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    Post Camino depression

    Hi Am fascinated by all the comments to this very real phenomenon . Since I commenced waking Camino's I have become acutely aware of this drop in my mood towards the last few days of the walk and have spent many hours trying to unravel what is happening as I trod along, as a result I have...
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    To cross Pyrenees or not?? Experienced walker?

    Hi I crossed at age 62 in the Autumn time and will do this route again this April , I am now 66 , weather permitting you should walk this stage . The Camino's are just long enjoyable walks , there is nothing to be anxious about and plenty to be please with. Its a wonderful experience . I...
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    Getting from Santiago to Lisbon

    Hi I Have traveled this route many times and would think train is best option and is not expensive Regards tom
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    Lessons from the Camino

    Hi Ultreia Loved your summary and enjoyed being reminded of the learning each one of us experience on the Camino ways , its why I keep walking. Regards tom
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    DELETE

    Hi Write down 5 or 6 Camino's on pieces of paper , roll them up and place in a jar , pick out one and walk it , every Camino is great! Best of luck tom
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    Terrain on Portuguese Camino

    Hi As those of us who have walked this route knows the Portuguese Camino compared to the other Camino routes ( French way / Del Norte / Via de la plata ) is relatively benign with no major climbs or descents , bring boots and runners for tarmac and good surface conditions . When you get to...
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    On camino now, looking for advice on schedule

    Hi Well done , would suggest you hop on a bus or train and travel down to Lisbon or Porto and walk the Portuguese Camino , weather more reliable and walk the full French Way in Sept /Oct Regards tom
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    Walking the whole Norte or combine with the Primitivo?

    Hi Michael Agreed with all comments made , I walked the North starting in Irun last July 1st and picked this time in order to maximize the opportunity of getting good weather on this rout ,and I did ,neither was it too hot, I think mid April might be a bit risky with regard to encountering...
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    Locating Lost Camino Website

    I forgot to thank " SabinaP " in particular ,you have been very helpful
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    Locating Lost Camino Website

    Thanks to all of you who replied to my request and " MUNDICAMINO " looks as if its an answer to my prayers , No I am not hallucinating it certainly existed !!! Good luck to all of you that are planning a Camino in 2017 tom
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    Locating Lost Camino Website

    Hi This is my first contribution ,the only reason I have not contributed before now is due to the fact that I freely admit to being technologically handicapped. I love to access this website and read Pilgrims contributions as it brings back so many great memories of days spent on the Camino...

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