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  1. KatWanderlust

    ponte de Lima steep climb

    I may be the minority here but I just loved this climb!* It was a bit slippery after some rain, however it was a gorgeous forest with great views and a nice change from the road and village vistas prior to this. It's a long climb though so a good level of fitness helps, go nice and slow (or...
  2. KatWanderlust

    Camino Portuguese Review

    Laurie and Maggie as always your comments are (in my humble opinion) so on point! I walked from Santarem to Santiago/Finisterre in 2013 and while this was a very different Camino, it was still magical. The walk to Porto was very quiet, I think we saw maybe 2 pilgrims if that so it's good if...
  3. KatWanderlust

    Need advice from women (G rated).

    Hi Steve - I hiked Portugal in 2013 and managed to accumulate a bit of jewellery and smaller items along the Way! Wandering Lisbon you should be able to find some nice jewellery stores, and hopefully be spoilt for choice. I found the silverwork gorgeous and I saw many necklaces and bracelets...
  4. KatWanderlust

    Credentials in Lisbon?

    I'm sure you'll be fine! I only needed to call them that one time - we (I walk with my Dad) had the Brierly Guide for maps and Laurie's invaluable guide via the CSJ which was fantastic and helped a lot. And true to form as soon as one Camino ends I'm definitely planning the next, Arles and...
  5. KatWanderlust

    Credentials in Lisbon?

    Hola Sandy, I went to the Cathedral in October 2013 to get my Credential, but had a little trouble finding anyone to help so rang the Via Lusitana for guidance. They are a fantastic support to Pilgrims and told me to wait around a little longer as someone should have been there (and the Igreja...
  6. KatWanderlust

    Traffic from Lisbon to Porto

    Everyone's comments here are spot on, I walked in October last year and have very similar feedback. If I was to walk this Way again I'd definitely look at the Coastal route based on the praise from others above! Urbanhiker I highly recommend taking the Metro out of Porto based on what others...
  7. KatWanderlust

    Great reasons to start in Lisbon

    Great thread Laurie! Sadly Dad and I only had a few hours in Lisbon before we had to get to Santarem to start our Camino, but that small amount of time was magical. We wandered around soaking it all in, got our Credencial and lunched in the sunshine on the main plaza by the water, we will...
  8. KatWanderlust

    Looking for help with revisions on Lisbon-Porto guide

    Hi Laurie! Dad and I got back last week so we're just consolodating our notes and will have them to you asap :)
  9. KatWanderlust

    On the road (again)...

    Sounds very sensible Heather! Dad and I just came through from Santarem and decided after all those 30km days we were knackered so took the train the 34km into Porto. Brilliant choice and our bodies are super grateful! It's pouring rain here in Portella right now so I hope you're warm and dry...
  10. KatWanderlust

    Looking for help with revisions on Lisbon-Porto guide

    Hi Heather! I'm in Mealhada at the moment heading to Agueda tonight, so far so good - the way marking seems to have vastly improved in a lot of areas but there are still a few spots you may need to stop and look hard or use Laurie's invaluable notes. In particular take care in the newly burnt...
  11. KatWanderlust

    Looking for help with revisions on Lisbon-Porto guide

    Hi Laurie, I'm due to start from Santarem this Tuesday! Unfortunately because of time contraints I'm catching the train from Lisbon to Santarem, but will give you updates from there to Porto for sure and anything I can offer on Lisbon itself. Can you please PM me and I'll send you my email...
  12. KatWanderlust

    Albergues - The Best & The Worst

    Wow thank you so much this is great advice! I'm looking forward to checking these places out :) - Kat
  13. KatWanderlust

    Albergues - The Best & The Worst

    Hi everyone, After a lot of searching on the forum I've found a number of recommendations for good places to stay on the Portuguese Camino, and only a few places to avoid! I'm walking from Lisbon - Finisterre in October with my Dad and would love any suggestions you have to add to both lists...

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