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This is my 1st time flying into Portugal on my 3 previous Caminos I’ve flown into Madrid gone to Correros and sent a pkg. to Casa Ivar to pick up when I arrived in Santiago. Can I do the same in Porto? Thank you for info. Dee
Hi fromCalifornia, A couple years ago someone posted a humorous post about how to feel like youre on Camino while at home, ie sleeping with your clothes on in a different room every night. I saw it again recently and now that I want to share with a friend I can’t find it. Can anyone help me out...
Im planning my spring Camino Portuguese wanted to get a Brierly guide which is sold out☹️ I have 2 Frances guides. Looking to trade one Frances for a Portuguese. Preferably in US to avoid high postage costs. Any one interested? Thanks Dee.
Hi, I am currently in Castrojeriz. I have lost my Brierley guide book and I miss it. Not so much for the maps but the wealth of information it contains. Does anyone know where might be able to pick up a copy as I go forward thanks for your input Denise.
My 3rd camino coming up April 2023, my previous 2 I have taken the bus from Airport T4 around
10am to Pamplona. Attempted today to book tickets for April 14 Rome2Rio says bus NA. Am I too far out (date) for schedule or some other issue? I cant believe there is no longer bus service between...
Last time I walked I stayed in Fromista then was sorry I didnt continue a little further to Albergue La Finca. I’m planning my next camino in April thought I would stay there this time, however their website says “closed permanently” ☹️ Does anyone know if that is true? Thanks Dee
Hi All, I walked the CP this past Sept. i didnt have time to get my Compostela. Im planning on walking the CF next spring, would I be able to get my Compostela for the CP when I get my CF next time? Thanks
Hi All, I have walked 2 Caminos using the same Gregory 36 backpack with a frame. Even though I basically carried the same stuff the 2nd time it seemed heavier, dont know it was me getting older or what. I’ve been thinking of possibly getting a frameless pack for my next walk. Any input or...
After walking the CF, Pamplona - Ponferrada i wanted to take the train to Porto to do the CP. I started the 1st leg toward Tui, it was magnificent! I misunderstood the conductor who I thought said last stop, so I got off at said stop walked out of the station and said “where am I?” I asked 2...
I am on my 2nd Camino ( currently in Astorga) and have always carried my pack. I am thinking I might want to transfer my pack from Rabanal to Acebo. How do I go about it? Thanks for your help. Dee
When i walked the Camino last year I overcame 40 years of fear and touched a horse, Camino magic. I am getting ready for #2 and thought perhaps I might try to actually ride one this time. Originally I had my eye on Al Paso stables, riding into Galacia, but my plans have changed I am going to...
Hi All, only 2 weeks till my plane leaves LA heading to Spain for Camino #2 !! I am starting in Pamplona walking to Ponferrada then taking the train to Porto to do the coastal CP. I do pretty well with my basic Spanish but know next to nothing in Portuguese. Can anyone give me some catch...
I am starting my Camino Sept. 14 in Pamplona, I have 7 weeks and planning Frances to Ponferrada then train to Porto, the CP to Santiago, then the SdC- Finisterre - Muxia citrcuit! Last night my son asked me about the”Tower of Hercules” and if I will see the oldest lighthouse in the world!! Well...
There are several Forum members who seem to know alot about all things Camino so can someone tell me: i am walking the CP from Porto, staying 2 days in SdC then doing the Finisterre, Muxia circuit back to SdC. What Compostela(s) would I qualify for? I know the CP but what about the F- M circuit...
Does anyone know if there is a post office in Molinseca? I want to send something to Ivar in SdC. I checked google maps but they don’t show one. I do see one in Ponferrada but I’m taking the train out early. Anyone know?
I’m getting ready to embark on Camino #2!! I had thought about walking to Sarria then either bus or train to Porto to walk the CP to Santiago. Sounds pretty easy right? Not so much, the only option I could find is : Renfe Sarria to A Courna (seems out of the way) connecting bus leaves A Courna...
I am getting ready for Camino #2 and curious about posts where pilgrims put vaseline on their feet to reduce friction. My1st camino my feet did well aside from an occasional hot spot which i used compeed on and problem solved. So my ? is, do you rub vaseline all over your feet? doesnt it stick...
I am getting ready for my 2nd Camino flying out of LAX non stop to Madrid. Last trip I was very lucky to have a 1/2 full plane so for much of the flight I had 2 seats. I’m sure this year I won’t be so lucky so I’ve been looking at this leg sling. The google reviews are 50/50 I’m curious if any...
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