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    Questions-Camino Portuguese

    Hi all, I am walking the Camino Portuguese in June and I am really looking forward to it, I am starting to get everything organised and I have a few questions that I hope you may be able to help me with. I need to take the metro from Porto airport to the centre of Porto to get my credencial...
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    Leaving Porto-June

    Hello all, I have my booked my flight today from the UK to Porto and I begin walking on 4th June. I cant wait to get started and am having so much fun planning and organising for this Camino. Half the fun seems to be in the planning. I downloaded a copy of the CSJ Camino Portuguese guide...
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    UK Pilgrims

    Hi, a group of friends and I are completing the “Mountain Trail Challenge” in Brecon Beacons in Wales in September. I thought this would be a good practice day training for UK pilgrims who are going to walk the Camino. There are two routes, the short route is 17 miles (28K) and the long route...
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    Porto to Finisterre

    Hi all, I am thinking of walking from Porto to Finisterre I would like to complete it, due to time constrains, in 12-14 days, would this be possible?
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    Airport

    Hi, is there a regular bus service from Porto airport into the town centre?
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    Where to start

    Hi, I am thinking of walking the Camino Portuguese next year with my partner. Where is the usual starting point and what is is the best time of year to go. All advice would be greatly appreciated. Shell :D
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    The race is on

    Hi all, having just returned from the Camino after finishing on wednesday it was nearly impossible most days to find a bed. It really was busy and completing the last 100km was nigh on impossible to get somewhere to stay. People were leaving at 4.30 to race to next place to get a bed. The...
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    Sleepware?

    My partner and I begin our Camino in a few days. We have almost everything packed and are really excited about starting out on this adventure. However, what does everyone sleep in? I have no idea what to bring to sleep in? Any suggestions? Shell :?
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    Forum Badge

    Hi all a few weeks ago I send off for the forum badge and journal. They arrived last week and look great. I will be wearing the badge when I start walking in August. Only 30 days to go...... I am so excited! :D Shell
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    What/Where is the Meseta?

    What/Where is the Mesta? I am walking the Camino in August and people have suggested I take particular care with the heat while walking on the Mesta :D
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    Problem with boots

    Hi, I have just bought my new boots as I plan to walk the Camino at the beginning of August. I bought a pair of ladies meindl borneo with memory foam at the top of the boots. I have been breaking them in over the weekend and I have developed two bruises and a lump on my leg where the top of...
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    How long does one stay in Santiago de Compostela

    Just as a matter of interest, after one finishes walking the Camino how long do people tend to stay in Santiago de Compostela. Does one usually get there and then, I presume, just fly home? Or do people tend to stay for a few days and then leave for home?
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    sleeping bag or silk bag

    Hi, my partner and I are walking from Leon to Santiago the last two weeks of June. Do we need to take a seeping bag or will a silk bag be OK? Shell :D
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    Santander to Leon

    Hi, I am flying into Santander in June to start my Camino in Leon. Any ideas how i can get to Leon from Santander? bus? train? Thanks :)
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    Rest days

    We are planning to walk from Leon to Santiago in 14 days. Do you think this is achieveable or should we have a rest day? Shell
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    Wooden Walking Sticks or Modern Trekking Poles

    What do you think folks? Wooden Walking Sticks or Modern Trekking Poles
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    Open Times of Post Offices

    Hi All, can anyone tell me the opening times of post offices in Leon and Santiago? My partner and I are plannning to arrive in Leon on a Saturday and wanted to post some of our things on to Santiago, which we will then also pick up on a Saturday (two weeks later). Are post offices open on a...
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    Ley Lines

    Hi all, I have reading about ley/energy lines on the Camino. Does anyone any information on them? How they work? Or if they do actually exist? Shell
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    Leaving Backpacks at Albergues and Refugios

    Hi we are planning to walk part of the camino (from Leon) in May 2007. Can we leave our backpacks at the Albergues and Refugios (for a few hours) while we explore the area.

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