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  1. Mariy

    flying home from Porto or Madrid?

    Porto over Madrid.
  2. Mariy

    A stroke and the Camino

    Thank you for sharing your recovery stories. I'm in my early 50's and my doctors and therapist have given a 90-100% recovery but I have to work really hard for it. I have issues with balance and my knees buckle, I'm working on that right now with the therapist. I have a trip planned for...
  3. Mariy

    A stroke and the Camino

    I walked the Portuguese route (Tui-SDC) in 2019. I had planned to do the Sarria route but then Covid happened. I was thinking of maybe doing the Camino this year or maybe in 2023 but then in May I had a stroke. Right now I'm doing okay, the stroke affected my balance and weakness in my...
  4. Mariy

    Lighting a Virtual candle in the cathedral in Santiago

    Thank you for the link. Will light a candle.
  5. Mariy

    The queues in Santiago

    I llike that you are required to walk the last 100KM into Santiago and get 2 stamps a day to receive the certificate. Everyone comes in as equals.
  6. Mariy

    U.S. Passport will expire within 6 months of entering Spain. Help!

    If at all possible, get your passport renewed. I travelled with someone who had the same problem and she was flagged by the ticket agents and passport control every single time. It was such a hassle for her.
  7. Mariy

    What food did you ENJOY on your Camino(s)?

    Padron Peppers and all the seafood in Santiago.
  8. Mariy

    My New Camino Marker

    That is AWESOME!
  9. Mariy

    Easiest 100km (for someone with health problems limiting high-intensity exercise)

    I would definetely recommend Tui to Santiago for an easier route. My certificate says 118 KM but we actually walked more kms than that.
  10. Mariy

    If you want a Compostela - plan extra time

    I had a different experience getting my Compostela. I walked with a group (from my Parish) and the morning after we arrived in SDC our credentials were collected and we were told to come to the Pilgrim Office at 1 PM to collect our Compostela. We were directed to go to the second floor and were...
  11. Mariy

    Shopping (some regret)

    Same thing happened to me, I passed on some souvenirs that was specific to the Portuguese Way and thought I'd find them in Santiago. Spent a lot of time in Santiago looking but never found it. Even asked one of the stores and was told that some shops design their own t-shirts and souvenirs.
  12. Mariy

    Pilgrim stabbed and attacked at knife point after Sacavem, was able to escape

    So sorry to hear that this happened to AB and Yohan and probably many more women who has not come forward with their experience. I hope the person(s) is caught and justice is served.
  13. Mariy

    What's your earliest Camino connection?

    I learned about the Camino from reading a book back in high school. I was fascinated with the concept but didn't think I could ever walk it. Then my former boss took a sabbatical to walk from Saint Jean Pied de Port and he would send us updates almost everyday. He said it was the best travel...
  14. Mariy

    Trail runners: Altra or Brooks, or Hoka????

    Yes, this is late but I used Altra Lone Peak 4 on my Camino with no issues. Socks are also very important, I got a blister not from my shoes but by wearing the wrong socks. I was constantly looking at shoes worn in the Camino and I saw many wearing Salomon, Hoka One One and Merills.
  15. Mariy

    Is Braga worth a detour

    Took a quick trip to Braga on the way to Tui to see the Bom Jesus and it was totally worth it. Stunning views and beautiful church.
  16. Mariy

    Camino Portugues - Tui to O Porriño

    I took the Industrial road route on a hot September day. It was brutal but my group just wanted to get to our hotel and rest. No shade, dusty because of construction and no place to sit and rest. Out of 34 people in our group only 3 took the Complimentario route. That Industrial Road still gives...
  17. Mariy

    If You Only Had Time To Spend In One City: Porto vs. Lisbon

    Another vote for Porto!
  18. Mariy

    Camino on a Wheelchair

    A part of the trail after Arcade is going uphill on large boulders which would be very difficult to maneuver with a wheelchair. I personally didn't encounter anyone on a wheelchair during my Camino but I did encounter a man pulling/pushing a cart with camping equipment. Pilgrims were very...
  19. Mariy

    Advise to the beginner

    The first two weeks of September is still pretty warm. Try to get a few practice walks in, gradually increase the distance as you get more comfortable. How many days do you want to walk? Porto is a good starting point.
  20. Mariy

    Blister and injury prevention

    Having the right shoes in my case Altra Lone Peak 4 waterproof, and double socks like Wrightsocks. Treating a blister as soon as it happens with moleskin and second skin liquid bandaid.

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