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    Help Getting Portuguese Pilgrim Credential?

    I picked mine up at the cathedral in Porto. I got it the day before I started my walk.
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    Ponte de Lima

    Pricey but I very much needed a place like this. Graciosa Guest House
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    John Brierley's book for walking Portugues camino

    If you are wanting the book to help with way finding (ie. maps), it’s best to use the apps. Wise pilgrim & Buen Camino are the 2 I used. I did carry the Brierley book with me and rarely looked it. I did find the historical info interesting, but it was not helpful for finding places to eat or...
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    Caldas de Reis to Padrón

    I just walked that 3 weeks ago. I don’t recall walking along long stretches of road.
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    Changes in plans along tbe way?

    And it isn’t just a physical journey. Mental & spirituality rejuvenation is required. For example, I took rest days not because I physically needed it, I needed it mentally.
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    Changes in plans along tbe way?

    I too changed my plans during my walk. After 2 days of 30+ km I decided I didn’t want to keep that pace up. I kept asking myself, ‘what’s the point? What am I racing to/from?’ I slowed down - shorter distances. This allowed me to enjoy my walk, stop for breaks, care for my body/feet, take...
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    The most beautiful stamp : Caldas de Reis

    I’m sorry I can help you with your question. I started in Porto.
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    The most beautiful stamp : Caldas de Reis

    It will get flattened and dried, like pressed flowers in a book. I hope the wax makes it! My pilgrim’s credential is even more precious now!
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    The most beautiful stamp : Caldas de Reis

    I just happened upon staying at this albergue in Caldas de Reis that has the most beautiful stamp. They only issue the stamp for those staying at the Albergue Albor. I’ve never seen anything so touching. It is fresh flowers sealed in wax.
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    Backpack transport on the Portuguese Camino

    I can’t vouch for either service, but Caminofacil & Pilbeo we’re recommended to me.
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    Start outside of Porto?

    Each person, their own Camino experience. There is no one ‘correct’ or ‘more authentic’ Camino.
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    Start outside of Porto?

    This is from the Brierley book.

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