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  1. Olimpia

    Any advice for when you want to quit?

    The Camino is like our lives. It has its ups and downs; it is full of surprises and lessons to learn. I am sure many of us have been in your situation where the thought of giving up comes to mind each time we are confronted with a challenging situation. I remember asking myself: why am I doing...
  2. Olimpia

    Should we give recommendations on the forum?

    I have used Gronze on all my Caminos to select accommodations and will continue to use it under the understanding that opinions expressed by other pilgrims will be as different as we all are. I select an albergue based on what is essential to me and always keep hoping for the best. The Camino is...
  3. Olimpia

    Star Albergues in the Camino portugués de la Costa

    I need help with getting to Almería from Santiago June 7. Have tried searching with no luck. Can you point me to the right direction?
  4. Olimpia

    Star Albergues in the Camino portugués de la Costa

    Don't trust a computer to deliver accurate translations. Here is a good example. In the New Testament (Matthew 26:41), Jesus tells his disciples: “The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” A literal translation is: " The Vodka is good, but the meat is raw ..
  5. Olimpia

    Star Albergues in the Camino portugués de la Costa

    Thank you Tincatinker. I am on my way to Padrón. Calda de Reis is a nature's paradise.
  6. Olimpia

    Star Albergues in the Camino portugués de la Costa

    I did not say the pension was in Vigo. I said i was in Vigo after spending the night before in Pension La Chica in Bouza Vella, Nigran. And yes it is in Gronze. I have used Gronze for all my caminos. It is in the Etapa Ramallosa to Vigo por la Costa. .
  7. Olimpia

    Star Albergues in the Camino portugués de la Costa

    It is on your way to Vigo on the coast, after you cross the bridge in Ramallosa you turn left and walk towards Vigo. You pass Playa America, Playa Boxon, Nigran, A Bauza Bella, Playa de Patos, Saians, Oía, Playa de Samil, until you get to Vigo. I left Pension La Chica early morning and arrived...
  8. Olimpia

    Star Albergues in the Camino portugués de la Costa

    It is on Gronze. Camino Portugués de la Costa. Etapa 8B: A Ramallosa - Vigo (por el litoral) look under Albergues: A Bouza Vella.Pension La Chica. As you walk from Baiona, you cross to Ramallosa and there you turn left and continue on.the coast to Playa America, Playa de Panxon, Playa de...
  9. Olimpia

    Star Albergues in the Camino portugués de la Costa

    I enjoyed the walk in and out of Baiona. It is a beautiful place. Gorgeous promenade with hanging baskets with flowers. It was cloudy and rainy so did not have the opportunity to stay out for more than get something to eat. The Albergue Estela do Mar was nice with bunk beds with curtains for...
  10. Olimpia

    Star Albergues in the Camino portugués de la Costa

    Pensión La Chica in Nigran ..This is the WhatsApp number+34 699 96 62 60..The information is included in Gronze's Albergues list too.
  11. Olimpia

    Star Albergues in the Camino portugués de la Costa

    I emailed the albergue. Antonio responded with the confirmation. He even said to come any time. I left Biona and had a wonderful about 3 hours walk to his albergue My private double bed room.was €12. I felt I could have paid him much more for such a pleasant stay. .
  12. Olimpia

    Star Albergues in the Camino portugués de la Costa

    I am at Vigo. Just have to let you all know how wonderful, restful and peaceful last night was at Pensión La Chica. C.Tomas Mirabal 65 Nigran I felt right at home. Antonio was a great host. Please try to stop there. You will not regret it.
  13. Olimpia

    Need internet connection while on Camino

    Muito obrigada. Hi Ivar. Thanks for all your work keeping us all united and informed.
  14. Olimpia

    Leaving belongings in Lisbon

    Thank you. We will check on that. We are planning on starting in Lisbon
  15. Olimpia

    Leaving belongings in Lisbon

    Thank you so very much. I will try that. Probably the best option for us will be to send it to Casa Ivar.
  16. Olimpia

    Leaving belongings in Lisbon

    My daughter and I are planning on doing the Camino Portugues starting by end of March or beginning of April and will carry a small suitcase that we hope can send ahead to Santiago. Does Portugal Post Office have something similar to the Spain post office where Pilgrims can mail small packages o...
  17. Olimpia

    Inflation surge in northern Spain? (Winter 21/22)

    Totally with you!
  18. Olimpia

    A slight change in the air?

    WoW! MArbe2, So happy for you. Smart move! I am beginning to make plans to fly as soon as I can. When you say RT to MAD is that from the USA?
  19. Olimpia

    How would you rank the Caminos by difficulty?

    Thank you Don. I appreciate your words.
  20. Olimpia

    How would you rank the Caminos by difficulty?

    I walked the Camino Frances and the Camino del Norte. Both were beautiful and challenging. Difficult to decide which was the easiest. I am getting ready to start VDLP in a few days and do hope it is not monotonous as someone said.

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