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    Coastal and Central Routes: Suggested Itinerary with Short Days to Start

    We walked this route in October 2018 and had a wonderful experience. We had a few days of rain towards the end but generally lovely weather. We were going slow and took a taxi twice, due to some health issues. We did carry our packs. We booked lodging a day ahead some days, but just took our...
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    knees -- braces?

    Thanks for the additional tips & info. And thanks for asking Tricia -- I did post an after-camino update a little further up-thread (Nov 1), but the short answer is -- I used compression sleeves and poles, and my knees did just fine. The camino was a fantastic experience and one I hope to repeat!
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    INR tests while on camino

    My husband takes Warfarin. We did the Portuguese route in October from Porto. He was tested before we left home (California), then tested again in Santiago de Compostela. He just walked in to a private laboratory there (Laboratorio Clinico Compostela) and got the test on the spot. I think it...
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    Portuguese Camino

    Camino Chris, we didn't follow Brierly -- 35 or even 30 km would have been too long for me, particularly at the beginning (I started with 10-12 km, and built up to 20 - 24 max). For me personally, if I had a limited number of days, I would shorten my overall route (maybe start somewhere north...
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    Portuguese Camino

    My husband and I recently walked the CP from Porto to SDC (Oct 1 - 18). It was our first Camino and it was a wonderful experience. Pre-booking -- we generally did not pre-book, although we might reserve the night before or during the day as we were walking. We mostly stayed in small hotels...
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    knees -- braces?

    I've been meaning to update this thread, and thank everyone for the very helpful suggestions. I haven't been on the internet much (thanks to the Camino!) but now I'm back home and catching up again. I completed my Camino (CP from Porto) on October 18. I used compression sleeves on both knees...
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    CP October - rain pants needed?

    Thanks all, yes I think I'll probably carry them. Michelle, I'm intrigued by the skirt, but my departure is probably too soon for their fast shipping. Aw heck, with the coupon, I could gamble. Thanks again.
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    CP October - rain pants needed?

    hi all - I'm planning to start from Porto in early October. I've checked the historical weather data and it looks like it's not a particularly rainy month, although it looks like we should expect a few days of rain. I have a good rain jacket and cover for my pack, but am wondering about rain...
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    knees -- braces?

    Thanks all, for the input and support. Today's hike was another success. We walked 8.5 miles with full packs, and I used the compression sleeve and trekking poles. I stopped halfway for a rest and elevated my legs, did some stretching. My knee feels pretty darn good! I'm icing it now just...
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    knees -- braces?

    Thanks again for the suggestions. I had some success today! I bought a compression sleeve for the knee, and also picked up a pair of Black Diamond poles at REI. I used both today for a 7 mile hike with full pack ... and no pain! I walked another 5 miles later in the day while out with...
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    knees -- braces?

    Thank you all so much -- I'll try all of the above! :) Will try to get in to see my Dr for a referral. Also will start trying out kinesio tape, compression sleeves, and poles. I can still get in a bunch of practice hikes before I leave, so hopefully this will surface a solution or...
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    knees -- braces?

    hi all -- thank you for this forum, I've been reading around and learning lots! I plan to walk the CP from Porto starting in about 3 weeks. On my "training" hikes, I've been experiencing some very mild pain by my knee, seems to be from the tendons or ligaments to side of the kneecap (inner...

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