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  1. KJFSophie

    First-timers seeking advice for trip on the 30th of June :)

    Just returned from walking Porto to Santiago last week. I've walked several longer camino in the past and had walked the Camino Portuguese from Porto once before as well. I was hobbled by the heat and humidity. This was never an issue for me ever, but it was hot early in the day and scorching by...
  2. KJFSophie

    Update on Casa Fernanda?

    It's a longer stretch with little to no other places to stop. I would indeed reserve as she has limited space. I stayed in 2018 and fell in love with this family...a wonderful memory. It's likely we'll meet along the way of you've got the same dates...Bom Caminho! If you have specific...
  3. KJFSophie

    A new credential?

    hmmmm...regarding my post years ago about poles going thru the airport? The info was provided by a TSA agent to me and I was passing it along. There was no intent on breaking any rules. Had I not been told by the TSA that I could break down the poles, remove steel tips, cover ends with rubber...
  4. KJFSophie

    A new credential?

    Not sure why someone would set out trying to skirt rules. If someone is aware of the rules set to complete a 'challenge / task / sport / job' in life, I think the rules should be honored. It's rather disrespectful of the whole process and others to simply ignore how it should be done just...
  5. KJFSophie

    Update on Casa Fernanda?

    YEs, but only arriving May 31 and beginning the following morning on June 01 :)
  6. KJFSophie

    Update on Casa Fernanda?

    Set to walk the CaminoPortuguese in May/June of 2022 and would like to return to see Fernanda again. Does anyone have information on whether or not she still receives pilgrims and if so current info on how to contact her? Thank you
  7. KJFSophie

    I Need starting advice from Porto

    That's exactly what I did! Just go to the river, keep it always on your left and walk... I found it rather lovely.
  8. KJFSophie

    Will I Be Disappointed?

    I've celebrate the last 6 of my birthdays on the Camino...sometimes acknowledged ( because companions knew the date, or hospitaleros noticed the date on documents ), and sometimes quietly. I doesn't matter, or shouldn't matter what your friends think about your plan to walk unless they have some...
  9. KJFSophie

    Traveling The Camino Portugues While Blind?

    I walked the Camino Portuguese from Porto along the coast this past September 2018 and found the temps to be wonderfully warm and breezy. Not one day of rain in the near two week walk. I'm responding because I walked this route with a tumor in my knee and found it quite easy to navigate without...
  10. KJFSophie

    Bag transport coastal route

    I see someone has quoted 6 EU per pick up, but we paid TuiTrans different amounts on certain days. ( Sept 2018) Most times they told us 7-8 EU and one day it was 10 EU. We walked short stages because I had a tumor in my knee. We were told any stop that was out of the ordinary with typical stages...
  11. KJFSophie

    luggage transfer Portuguse coastal route

    Had to use a transport service on this camino, as I was walking with a severe knee injury and warning from my surgeon to not bear weight... TUITRANS...not one incident, but beware, if your accommodation is just a hair off of their usual stops, they will charge 10 euro instead of 7euro in...
  12. KJFSophie

    From Porto to Santiago running

    I highly recommend the private Albergue Corredoiras ( 16EU ) in Padron...It is the most well thought out, modern albergue on the entire trek AND THEY WASH,DRY, FOLD YOUR LAUNDRY, included in the price! It's all individual bunks that have real mattresses and real linens with privacy curtains...
  13. KJFSophie

    From Porto to Santiago running

    I've just returned from walking the Portuguese route from Porto two days ago. It was unusually crowded this September, as even the alburgue and other staff in accommodations will agree. There was a tension present each day regarding bed availability and we encountered some that were turned...
  14. KJFSophie

    People starting Camino Portugués in September 2018

    Beginning from Porto on Sept 13th...walking ( crawling ) very slowly now with an injured knee...but hope to meet some of you along the way. Casa Fernanda on 9/22... Walk with Joy!
  15. KJFSophie

    15 days on the Camino Portugues

    Thank you @jcruz1027 ...I've heard the same of that stretch...with that confirmed, I'll need to make a Plan B for that section. Thank you again.
  16. KJFSophie

    15 days on the Camino Portugues

    I'm leaving to walk from Porto on the 13th of September and have a new knee injury. Is there any specific section you can think of that was particularly difficult? We are planning to walk the Coast for a few days, then go inland. Would appreciate any help.
  17. KJFSophie

    Forest fires

    I've never understood the pilgrims who smoke as they walk and there are many ! It simply makes no sense. Let's hope they are more cautious with their hot ash/discarded butts/matches than they are with their own health.
  18. KJFSophie

    Forest fires

    Thank you @Rainerbernd for this news. Friends walked last year at this time and fires were reported. If not on the immediate pathways, it affects air quality for all. Have you thoughts if fires are as common in Sept/Oct ? I'm sure television coverage and the advice of the locals will help guide...
  19. KJFSophie

    Brierly or no Brierly..

    When I read responses to guidebook questions that tell others not to worry, and that there isn't a need for a guidebook or app, I'm reminded of how fortunate I am, as I might be able to do that. But, I also think others neglect to consider that not all pilgrims can 'wing it'...Some are elderly...
  20. KJFSophie

    Brierly or no Brierly..

    I recommend Book V of the Codex Calixtinus, a Guide for Pilgrims (obviously kidding). I've used Brierly, Wise Pilgrim, Village to Village and others. None were completely accurate with distances and some better than others with listing accommodations, some others still better at 'fluff'/...

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