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when a Dropbox link is opened, in the upper right corner of the screen you have an option
"direct download" that will download the file to your device.
Once downloaded click on it and it will offer MapsMe as an app to open it with (you have to install Maps.me first)
Hope this clarifies the...
Hi Laurie,
I am actually using your guide as a pdf and will let you know of any suggestions to offer.
here is a first one. I was actually surprised there isn't a comprehensive albergue list.
One forum member did a great spreadsheet CP albergue list and I modified it and updated it somewhat...
It looks like that Quinta da Marchanta doesn't accept pilgrims aymore.
I just arrived there, found the door open and nobody inside. After waiting for 15 minutes, called Via Lusitâna sos number and was told the place has a new owner and doesn't accept pilgrims anymore.
Thankfully there is...
try clicking on the track file
# on an Android device it than asks you to choose an app to run the file with (it should offer maps.me
for an iPhone the principle is the same, I set it up to a Korean pilgrim yesterday
Here is a link to a kml file
that contains a GPS track for Camino Portugues, with a detour to Fatima from Santarém and back on CP via Tomar.
The track also has albergue POI's. Each POI has a small description with adress, phone number and in many cases pricing.
I suggest using the file with...
.. all my bags are packed I'm ready to go ..
The jet plane is all lined up and reservations confirmed. Finally after two long, long years since my last Camino I'm coming back, this time from the southern side, all the way from Lisbon, with a detour to Fatima.
Oh how I look forward to every...
looks good, though I usually calculate just the weight of the stuff for carrying on my back
I'd recommend Body Glide stick for blister prevention as well as aspirin and multivitamin pils with extra magnesium. It help me a lot with preventing leg cramps and muscle pain.
Bom Caminho!
I plan to buy hiking poles in Lisbon (since it looks like carrying them as checked-in baggage is more expensive).
From my limited online research I noticed most major outdoor stores are way outside the city centre.
Can anyone recommend a store in the centre (near the Lisbon cathedral) that has...
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