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  1. Caomhin O Fearghaill

    Transport Vigo to Porto

    It's about 150k so I would suggest the train....comfortable and usually quicker than a coach.....
  2. Caomhin O Fearghaill

    Ordering new Meindl hiking shoes

    I have no idea how long it will take to get your new boots....BUT....not a great idea to wear new footware on long walks....The Camino responds very well to old, well worn boots that know your feet. It takes a while for your feet to get to know new boots....a long courtship is needed...buen camino
  3. Caomhin O Fearghaill

    Rain! rain Rain!

    no matter what you wear, if it rains you will get wet, if there is wind, an umbrella is useless and you will get wet....wind blows rain under you cape and you get wet..if you were waterproof pants..rain runs down your leg into your boot and you get wet....so, if it rains you get wet....wet! wet...
  4. Caomhin O Fearghaill

    Ourense Detour?

    dea of detouring to Ourense from Chantada and following the Sanabres until the two join together at a Lalin. Has anyone done this or given it consideration? did not walk that detour myself.... I was about to attempt it a few years ago but I was told there were few places to...
  5. Caomhin O Fearghaill

    Small Folding Knife - Buses/Trains in 2024

    I've carried my Swiss Army knife on trains and buses in Portugal, France and Spain from 2008 to 2024 and never had a problem with security...Buen Camino
  6. Caomhin O Fearghaill

    Pilgrim Heart Retreat: Preparing the Journey Home

    I love Lires..there is this bar looking out to sea, I think it's called Playa de Lires..could be wrong..but I recall sitting there with a coffee and not wanting to leave..even though they were rebuilding the surrounding wall at the time...that's a few Camino's ago..the Heart Retreat is a great...
  7. Caomhin O Fearghaill

    Would I be likely to encounter leeches on the CF in April/May?

    Been walking the Camino since 2008...various routes...never encountered leeches...dogs now and then...wind..rain... burning sun....getting lost....hills that never seem to go downwards...but no leeches, of course, bed bugs can be a feature but for me, rarely..so if you are sensitive to bites you...
  8. Caomhin O Fearghaill

    Hello all

    Easter Week starts Monday 1 April
  9. Caomhin O Fearghaill

    Hello all

    I walked the route in April last year with no accomodation problems, plenty of eating options, excellent signage so you cant get lost... there is a regular bus service from SCQ to the estacion bus in the city (as far as I can recall about 7 or 8 Euros..)...buses from the estacion to...
  10. Caomhin O Fearghaill

    Ourense to SDC in March- any pilgrims?

    enjoy your walk, I am walking the same route in April...from what I am told it is unlikely that you will be alone in the albergues, it has become a popular last stage in recent times...Buen Camino..!
  11. Caomhin O Fearghaill

    Outdated credential

    I have used the same Camino Passport for nearly five years with no problem...
  12. Caomhin O Fearghaill

    Ages - Albergue el Pajar

    Sorry to hear that news.... I recall it as a lovely welcoming resting place on my novice year as a pilgrim....so I checked my Pilgrim Passport.. I was there on 17th April 2008.....that was 16 years ago..when I was a callow youth of 62......I hope it reopens....
  13. Caomhin O Fearghaill

    Family age 54, 50, 24 and 13...can we do just 2-3 stages

    For a gang of new pilgrims I suggest walking from Ferrol..or Coruna (its shorter) Ferrol is just over 100k to Santiago..can be done in 5 days, lovely countryside, plenty of places to stay and eat..however, you can start anywhere...the cathedral will award a Compostella to pilgrims who walk the...
  14. Caomhin O Fearghaill

    Reserve your rooms in advance!

    I walked le Puy to Condom 5 years ago...booking in advance was a must...get a copy of Miam Miam Dodo.....
  15. Caomhin O Fearghaill

    Decisions decisions on where to start

    Start in Baiona...I passed through on my way from Porto...Baiona is a lovely spot...give yourself a couple of evenings there before you start...buen camino
  16. Caomhin O Fearghaill

    Walking Poles

    don't worry about awkward...just stay upright.....
  17. Caomhin O Fearghaill

    Portuguese Coastal book or not book?

    You are walking in August....book in advance...I walked in April 2019 and booked in advance....it was fairly busy....buen camino!
  18. Caomhin O Fearghaill

    Into Baiona - Litoral or Coastal?

    Walk the coast it is beautiful....spend time in Baiona....
  19. Caomhin O Fearghaill

    Sello (stamp) Obsession: Is there a medical term for this?

    I have potted a Fisterra from Finnistere, a Muxianna from Muxia, Pedronia from Padron and a lovely certificate from the Church of St Francis in Santiago. As regards the credencial sello my fave is a wax impression with coloured ribbons from Padron, beautiful. The certificate and sello thing...
  20. Caomhin O Fearghaill

    How to address an Advancing Dog ..in Español please!!

    I brought one of those ultasonic dog deterrant devices. I was told it gave off a high frequency sound that dogs don't like...it seemed to work on those very rare occasions when a doggie paid more attention to me than I needed....I've been on many Camino routes in France, Portugal and Spain since...

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