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  1. FRM

    Altra Olympus 5 Hike Mid GTX - first impressions

    I have now walked twice in Olympus GTX, for a total of about 25 days. I love the shoes. The padding is much better than the LonePeaks and my feet were much happier. They are fairly waterproof. I highly recommend them. They also still have 25 days worth of tread and seem pretty well put together.
  2. FRM

    Questions for those of you using Bracelayer knee stabilizing pants

    I’m walking from Pamplona to Burgos with my son and his wife beginning mid March. I’ll report back.
  3. FRM

    Questions for those of you using Bracelayer knee stabilizing pants

    I have issues with the regular knee braces sliding down as I walk. I have to continually pull them back up into position. This has happened across many styles of braces. My hope with the “built into tights” style was the would stay in place, which they seem to do. The fact I look Kim...
  4. FRM

    Questions for those of you using Bracelayer knee stabilizing pants

    From my single walk in these I found they provide excellent knee and leg support. They are a bit warm, but could be worn with shorts or as a base layer. A bit of a challenge to put on, but will get easier as my skills get better.
  5. FRM

    Questions for those of you using Bracelayer knee stabilizing pants

    So I’ve recently purchased my first pair of Bracelayer knee stabilizing tights. For those of you not familiar they are compression tights with knee braces built in. I wore them today for the first time on a 7mile walk. I have a couple of questions for those of you who have worn Bracelayer or...
  6. FRM

    Are ALSA bus tickets the same price online as the ticket office two weeks before departure?

    I too haver never paid a booking fee. I just priced a trip on the ALSA app without logging in and it appears if you haven’t registered for ALSA Plus there is a fee. Registering is free. Once registered it is much quicker to use. Frm
  7. FRM

    LIVE from the Camino Escaping the Rain: Walking the Rota Vicentina in Portugal

    Ah that explains it. Wasn’t able to get a good picture like the above. It still felt as if I’d reached a special place. Thanks for following.
  8. FRM

    LIVE from the Camino Escaping the Rain: Walking the Rota Vicentina in Portugal

    Vila do Bispo to Cabo de S.V to Sagres - 12 miles, 5 hours. Oh what a difference a day makes. The weather was great most of the day and hills small. The first part of the walk is along dirt tracks thru agricultural lands. Came upon a Shepard and his two dogs moving a group of cattle and sheep...
  9. FRM

    Rota Vicentina with 10 year old

    I’m in Sagres now, having walked from Milfontes. I’d be concerned about the fall hazards. Portions of the trail are mere 18 inches from the edge. If your comfortable he can handle that and the sand, then perhaps… Frm
  10. FRM

    LIVE from the Camino Escaping the Rain: Walking the Rota Vicentina in Portugal

    Carrapateira to Vila do Bispo - 11 miles, 5.5 hours Today was the hardest day so far on the RV. The weather was cloudy with strong onshore winds and some of the most powerful gusts I have ever experienced. The first half was a series of steep climbs followed shortly by steep descents back to...
  11. FRM

    LIVE from the Camino Escaping the Rain: Walking the Rota Vicentina in Portugal

    These are beautiful. There was some green shoots visible. Not sure what they were, but something is trying to come back.
  12. FRM

    LIVE from the Camino Escaping the Rain: Walking the Rota Vicentina in Portugal

    Arrifana to Carrapateira - (13 miles, 4.75 hours) Todays walk was windy and mostly cloudy thru midday, then became mostly sunny. A big chunk of it was inland thru forest. I made better time away from the sand. Which I guess is to be expected. As I neared Carrapateira I walked through an area...
  13. FRM

    LIVE from the Camino Escaping the Rain: Walking the Rota Vicentina in Portugal

    Thanks for the reply. That is area I’m talking about. Hopefully I will pass someone headed north who has crossed (or not) tomorrow. A bit worried the rains may impact it. I’ll report back. Best, Frm
  14. FRM

    LIVE from the Camino Escaping the Rain: Walking the Rota Vicentina in Portugal

    A quick question to any of you who have walked the RV somewhat recently. Mapy.cz shows the RV forking about 1.5 km above Carrapateira along the coast. One fork continues along the coast, crossing the river then turns inland to Carrapateira. The other fork doubles back north for a couple of km...
  15. FRM

    LIVE from the Camino Escaping the Rain: Walking the Rota Vicentina in Portugal

    Odeceixe to Aljezur to Arrifana (2 days). The trail starts spending more time away from the cliffs. Part off this is the towns are set back further from the coast and you need to get to a road/bridge to cross a river. Have spent time walking through forests, along fields, and a bit along roads...
  16. FRM

    LIVE from the Camino Escaping the Rain: Walking the Rota Vicentina in Portugal

    Todays walk to Odeceixe (22km. 6 hours) was a bit challenging. Woke up to a gorgeous day, sunshine, light breeze. I looked on Mapy.cz and it appeared I could start off on the beach for the first km or so then rejoin the trail. I walked through a number of little coves, sometime on sand and other...
  17. FRM

    LIVE from the Camino Escaping the Rain: Walking the Rota Vicentina in Portugal

    Today walked from Almograve to Zambijeira do Mar (23km. 5.5 hours). Heavy rain in the morning with light rain on and off the rest of the day. Very strong and gusty headwinds the entire day. As others have said the views only get better. Of note: 1. Didn’t come across a single northbound person...
  18. FRM

    LIVE from the Camino Escaping the Rain: Walking the Rota Vicentina in Portugal

  19. FRM

    LIVE from the Camino Escaping the Rain: Walking the Rota Vicentina in Portugal

    Today walked from Milfontes to Almograve (16k 4hrs). Partly sunny with a nice breeze. What can I say but WOW. Some of the prettiest, wildest coast I have ever seen. Just spectacular. Of Note: 1. The dunes are above the 40 foot + cliffs that drop to the beach. So you are walking in sand...
  20. FRM

    LIVE from the Camino Escaping the Rain: Walking the Rota Vicentina in Portugal

    I had intended to bring gaiters for the mud. However the ones I own had a strap that goes around the sole. Designed for boots with some type of heel. Since I wear Altra’s there is only a flat sole so I left them at home. I’m wearing the Olympus 5 high top so I’m hoping that helps. If this...

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