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    Walking Toward My Dream - A PGW Pilgrim's Story

    My name is Elizabeth, an American embarking an unknown journey in just a few days from Porto to Santiago. This may be my first camino, but not my first spiritual journey abroad. I am on this path as a reset button for a really rough 2018, mainly to release any last attachments from my divorce...
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    Do you think trip insurance is necessary?

    I know anything can happen at anytime or any place, but accidents / injuries occur. Do you think medical / flight trip insurance is necessary? Thanks !
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    Porto to Arcos - Need Help! What train stop?

    Hello, First this forum has been extremely helpful in my planning on getting Porto to Quinta Sao Miguel de Arcos. My first stop is in Arco from Porto on Oct 18. I land in Porto Oct 17 late afternoon and will try to get all my stuff done (passport, SIM card) that evening but will need to do...
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    How do I appropriately use Permethrin?

    I've been warned by friends who got bed bugs on the camino to prep for bed bugs as they did not. I bought a silk liner + permethrin. Have any advice on how to use this? Do I just spray the outside of the bag, silk liner sheet and/or clothes? I've looked at camping sites that say to spray...
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    To Bring or Not to Bring on the Camino?

    I leave in 2.5 weeks for my first Camino Porto to SDC. I've been loading a bag and walking around Seattle, up & down hills w/o poles, so Im just wondering if you can give me some advice. -Should I bring hiking poles? Or leave them at home? -DSLR Camera - adds weight but I love photography...
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    Which casa would you choose for Balugaes?

    Hello, I have booked a night in Casas da Quinta da Cancela in Balugaes but just discovered the "famous" casa Fernanda. I do have free cancellation for Quinta da cancela but want to make sure I can actually get a night for Fernanda since it is so popular. I will be walking in late October. Do...
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    What guidebook do you recommend that contains historical info/what to do/see in the villages?

    The camino guidebook I purchased didn't have any historical references to the cities. Just maps and accommodation and basic packing tips. Is there a guidebook that indicates what to look out for / historical landmarks for the camino? Or is this something just to research before the trip? I'm...
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    What Portuguese city would you choose?

    My guidebook hasn't arrived yet and trying to figure out some itinerary ideas. Im part planner, part go w. the flow and since I've never done the camino before, part of my brain is wired to have a plan. What cities would you find would be better options? Oct 23 4th Stage – Ponte de Lima –...
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    Start camino in Arcos or Barcelos for detour to Braga? Taxi to Arcos?

    Hello, I am doing my first camino in October. And though I am on a budget, I am not penny pinching this trip. I've been to Porto and will stay the night and the next day I am deciding one of two ideas: -Take a taxi (or bus to villa do condo and then taxi to a Quinta in Arco) to Arco, stay the...
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    How much money should I carry?

    I will be walking my first camino, the Portuguese Central Way this mid-october. So for about 12-13 days on the trail, how much money should I carry? I thought between 300-500 Euros as towns w/ ATM's may be far in between?

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