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    Armenteira Monastery no longer takes reservations for pilgrims

    Plus, they don't have to deal with luggage deliveries anymore!
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    Armenteira Monastery no longer takes reservations for pilgrims

    It is first come first served, just like showing up at a municipal. I confirmed this with Sister Paula yesterday (Dec. 10th 2023). It was very stressful for the sisters to deal with the booking process. So hopefully by accepting pilgrims as they have room will lighten their load. I have stayed...
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    How to donate a bench along the camino?

    Some recent returnees from the Camino would like to give back to the camino and build a bench for resting pilgrims.. wherever the best location for that might be. They did not have a preference for location and I am basically trying to figure out what direction to point them in! Thanks in advance!!
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    For Sale/Wanted Wanted: Womens Rain Pants XXL USA

    those are great, but you are right, I need XXL!! Thanks!!
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    For Sale/Wanted Wanted: Womens Rain Pants XXL USA

    Wondering if anyone in the US is happy to sell their waterproof rain pants? Thanks in advance! Tresha in Tennessee
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    Barcelos vs Braga?

    In September, after finishing the Portuguese Central from Tui with the Spiritual Variant, we will be taking a car and driving down to Porto from Santiago to return home from Porto. We don't have a ton of time, probably an hour or two for a tourist stop, but which city ~ Barcelos or Braga? Thanks!!
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    Comparing Descent to Redondela on Coastal vs Central Portuguese Routes

    Thanks!
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    Comparing Descent to Redondela on Coastal vs Central Portuguese Routes

    What I realized though, is that we might miss the little donative stand of drinks, snacks and fruit and small souvenirs that has both the yellow hiking and blue hiking boot on a post. IF I remember correctly that stand was right after the descent on the way into Redondela. May have to walk over...
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    Comparing Descent to Redondela on Coastal vs Central Portuguese Routes

    Thank you!!
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    Comparing Descent to Redondela on Coastal vs Central Portuguese Routes

    Perfecto!! Thank you soooooooooooo much!!!! I love this screen shot, we stayed at A Boa Estrella so I know exactly where this is!!
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    Comparing Descent to Redondela on Coastal vs Central Portuguese Routes

    Thanks! Good advice to bring lots of water and some food for walking above the city. I am okay with my quads feeling it, but that descent from the Central from OPorrino really did in my toes at such a steep angle--even with self imposed switchbacks! I tied my shoes in a heel lock, had on two...
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    Comparing Descent to Redondela on Coastal vs Central Portuguese Routes

    Just wondering... I did the Central Portuguese in May of 2022 and would like to compare these two legs: I did the path between OPorrino and Redondela and there is a very very very steep descent into Redondela that unfortunately gave my feet some issues for the rest of the trip. I wonder if this...
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    Help me choose a path for my 3rd Camino as a devout Catholic

    I think starting in Baiona is a great idea!!!
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    Help me choose a path for my 3rd Camino as a devout Catholic

    Yes, David, that makes perfect sense. Why didn't I think of that... Walking the Spiritual Variant, visiting the monasteries along the way, staying at the Monastery in Armenteria, walking the path of Rock and Water and then the amazing boat ride with the crosses... and obtaining her Pedronia in...
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    Help me choose a path for my 3rd Camino as a devout Catholic

    Hola amigos! I finished the Central Portuguese from Tui including the Spiritual Variant in May. It was more than I ever hoped for! My best friend asked that I take her on that route-- and we are planning it for this coming May, and I'm thrilled!! I am not looking for the exact repeat magical...
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    LIVE from the Camino Camino Portuguese Coastal Route - Tips & Tricks 🚶🏼‍♀️

    My certificate of distance starting in Tui and taking the Spiritual Variante and the boat states: 119k. I finished two weeks ago. Hope this helps.
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    LIVE from the Camino Camino Portuguese Coastal Route - Tips & Tricks 🚶🏼‍♀️

    Sorry, but Abertinho's info is incorrect. We just finished the same Camino last week. Starting in Tui and taking the Spiritual Variant. You need two stamps per day that are very easy to obtain-- and yes you will get your Compostela AND your Certificate of Distance. Happy to answer any questions...
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    Blisters in Pontevedra

    Anyone have any recommendations if there is a recommended pharmacy here to treat our blisters. So many to choose from....(pharmacies not blisters). Have switched shoes. Switched socks. Changed lacing techniques and done everything to prevent....but the steep descents got us. Thanks! In...
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    Lost & Found Lost Merrell shoes from Larrasoaña albergue

    Just curious about this topic about mistaken shoes --- we'll be staying in private rooms in the albergues, do we leave our shoes in the public shoe area or can we take them into our room? Just wondering... thanks in advance!
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    O Porrino Accommodation Question

    Hotel Hostel Expo is outside of Porrino, but the owner asks you call and they will pick you up from town and then bring you back in the morning (no extra charge). CaminoWays uses them AND our luggage transport company Caminofacil has a working relationship with them. They have a swimming pool...

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