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    Vigo-Santiago: Will cushioned road shoes be OK?

    Hello CouchKoala, Yes. I did the Portuguese Coast just to Vila Do Conde, then in to the central. Not a pain or hint of a blister. Comfortable shoes is the key, and decent socks. I suggest your most comfortable EXISTING shoes since your feet are already happy in them. Any new shoe is going to...
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    Changing from costal route to central route at Vila do Conde

    Not too hard at all, and very well worth the effort. When all else fails (as it does sometimes), just remember that a smile and friendly word can easily get you pointed (often escorted) in the right direction again.
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    Vigo-Santiago: Will cushioned road shoes be OK?

    All you need are your most comfortable shoes. No need to buy shoes for the camino unless you are carrying a LOT of weight or are racing someone. Mine were 10-year old tennis shoes. Not a hint of a problem. You will be on well-developed walking paths and city sidewalks day after day. Dress...
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    I need help with a picture from the museum

    I agree. Looks like gilded wood to me as well.
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    Things to do in Sarria

    Spend an extra day in prayer & meditation, or find a group serving the poor and volunteer for a day. Pilgrimage type things.
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    Traveling with an ASD teen

    Sounds like you have experience, enjoy the Camino. I hope you encounter lots of helpful pilgrims to smooth your journey. Buen Camino!
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    Walking solo and not wanting to get lost!

    Along with your phone, don't forget to use your voice and hand gestures. People are very, very helpful and you will easily get help if you ask (sometimes even without, they can see you are a pilgrim) and often with a coffee or whatever, and always with a smile and a "bom caminho!" Enjoy!
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    Traveling with an ASD teen

    I suggest you consider one of the less crowded camino paths. Crowds tend to require more regulation and stricter adherence to rules/boundaries/limits/guidelines - a less crowded place allows a bit more flexibility. A less crowded path also allows more time for you to tend to your children, where...
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    Issues with New Merrells for First Long Hike

    The sage advice I was given was a true blessing. Just get the most comfortable shoes you have - even if they are your old tennis shoes. My ancient tennis shoes remained cool and comfortable the whole way. Never gave a thought to blisters or discomfort - which is good, because it's a pilgrimage...
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    Is the Camino for the poor??

    I was blessed to meet 2 nuns on my first pilgrimage. A brief meeting, but they shared a thought that helped make my pilgrimage complete. Their pilgrimage was opening the convent door and turning towards SdC - the rest, for them,was in God's hands. If He wanted them to be hit by a bus at the...
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    Exploring Shorter Camino Routes: Adding on to a Longer Camino Trip

    I didn't finish the Coastal Portuguese. We became bored after 2-3 days and crossed over to the Central route - which is glorious.
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    Japanese pilgrimage

    Hi Richard, your description sounds very inviting. But you failed to mention what time of year you went that had so few people on the trails. That would be helpful for me, so I would like to know which month you went on this pilgrimage, please?
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    Japanese pilgrimage

    100 km sounds like around a week. Are there simple pilgrim accomodations at regular intervals?
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    Could you be a Hospitable Hermit?

    Yes. This sounds like a lovely idea. I qualify and am very interested in serving.
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    Are reseverations needed in Late-April/May?

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    Best time to book flights?

    I had Google watch flights for me (other services will do this too). You can watch them fluctuate for awhile, then just pick one.
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    Durability of shoes

    Great Idea! I remember seeing this at Casa Fernanda ( a truly magical place ) as well. I should do this with my tennis shoes, rather than continue to wear them.
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    Durability of shoes

    I just finished the Portuguese with 10-year old cheap tennis shoes. No problem, no blisters, no worries. Bom Caminho/Buen Camino
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    Buying a Via Francigena credenzial

    My son and I are walking the Portuguese path (coastal for 2 days, now on Central). We have walked from Porto to O Porrino in Spain. Do we need to finish in Santiago to get credentials, or simply prove 100km anywhere? I ask as we are fighting headcolds and time.

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