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Expressing my gratitude to all of you who post. Reading your questions and responses ignite the memories and spirit of my Camino journeys and fuel the desire to return when our world resets itself. Thank you for warming my heart and reminding me about the state of grace the journey gave me.
Walking the Portuguese route in June I thought I’d be good with my rain jacket but decided the day before I left to pick up a poncho from our Dollar store ( Canada). My $2 purchase ( which covered me and my pack) kept me dry when we had flood warning rains!! If was super light and took me...
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i bought great poles at Decathlon in Porto on May 30 - plenty of stock. 10 euro each pole but they had a range from 5-30 euro. I was glad I had them from Ponta de Lima onward. My plan is to leave them at my hostel when I return to Lisbon and hope another pilgrim will be able to use them. They...
I’m from Whitby! I did bring my bathing suit The weather has been very hot but I have yet to use it. I will have extra days at the end of my time here so I think it is worth it Weather is suppose to get cooler though
Smart flying into Porto. I flew in Lisbon and now I’m having trouble...
Thanks! Enjoyed my walk today out of Porto and along the ocean. So much easier than the guide books suggest. Your advise “ocean on your left” is as simple and truthful as it needs to be
Had a great first day. Walked out of Porto along the river to the ocean. A spectacular view throughout the day. Felt good so walked to Póvoa Varzim just past Vila do Conde I have decided to stay on the coastal route one more day
Wondering if anyone is around and leaving to do the coastal or central route on May 31. I’m am feeling nervous about getting lost on my own ( as I have done throughout the day as I explored Porto). Also wondering if I should’ve booked accommodations because of the number of people around here!!!
Made a last minute decision to walk from Porto to Santiago. I’m arriving in Porto May 29 and having trouble finding accommodations . Would love suggestions!
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