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  1. Prentiss Riddle

    Portuguese decision time.

    At last I've found a clear answer! Over on Facebook, Kevin Donahue writes: "There are at least three routes to Rates from VdConde: the "official" yellow arrow route, the aquaduct route, and the ecopista. You can receive a paper map with all three routes at the VdConde tourist office. The...
  2. Prentiss Riddle

    Portuguese decision time.

    I'm in exactly that situation right now - trying to advise friends! I see questions asked almost daily about the best cutover routes from the Coastal/Litoral to the Central in the Vila do Conde/Pôvoa de Varzim area. I know of at least three routes but I have yet to see a clear reply from anyone...
  3. Prentiss Riddle

    Portuguese decision time.

    Nice video! We just walked Maia -> Vairão -> Rates a few days ago. Plenty of "road walking" but as long as there was a sidewalk or a shoulder, or drivers kept to village speeds, we didn't feel unsafe. Is that was you mean? Then again, there was one ~200 meter stretch north of the Ave river and...
  4. Prentiss Riddle

    Is the city of Braga on any route?

    Thanks for this. I've seen that same QR code in Porto and dug into it a bit. It turns out that for a 30-km stretch there are actually two routes out of Porto to Braga, one of which follows the ancient Roman road of the Via XVI. For more see this thread...
  5. Prentiss Riddle

    "Camino store" in Porto?

    I finally stopped into the Camping Shop. Lovely store and very nice people. They said they get a lot of pilgrims but they're not a "camino store" - no shell souvenirs or camino guidebooks. Definitely a place to check out if you need to replace your pack or shoes and you want a step up from...
  6. Prentiss Riddle

    "Camino store" in Porto?

    Thanks! Yes, I like FNAC and the one in central Porto was my first stop. They had a couple of Camino guides on hand but not the selection I was hoping for. Maybe they'll stock up in time for summer.
  7. Prentiss Riddle

    Day trips on the Central out of Porto?

    We have moved to Porto (hooray!) and are looking forward to our first Caminho Português in the spring. Meanwhile we'd like to get started with some one-day walks accessible at both ends from Porto (preferably by transit but we could do a transit + Uber combo). Are there any nice segments of the...
  8. Prentiss Riddle

    "Camino store" in Porto?

    There are a number of other bookstores within a couple blocks of Lello. Here are two which are side by side and when I stopped in today they both had a few choices of Camino gudebooks in various languages. Livraria De José Alves, Lda. R. de Avis 9, 4050-075 Porto...
  9. Prentiss Riddle

    "Camino store" in Porto?

    Sadly, the lines at Lello are so long that I don't think it's useful as a bookstore any more. 😢
  10. Prentiss Riddle

    "Camino store" in Porto?

    Thanks. I was just there a few days ago and somehow must have missed it - they sold us credenciales at the same register where one pays to tour the cathedral, but I saw no books or trinkets.
  11. Prentiss Riddle

    "Camino store" in Porto?

    This has been asked in the past but it's been a few years, so: Is there anything resembling a "camino store" in Porto? My immediate wish is to browse the current selection of Caminho Português guides, and the local bookstores I've checked are spotty on that front. But I'm curious if there's a...
  12. Prentiss Riddle

    LIVE from the Camino Hello from Camino Portugues

    Thank you for sharing the good news! However, I am confused. My understanding is that Portugal is still not allowing in people from most of the world (in particular from the US), even with COVID tests and proof of vaccination. I hope I'm not prying if I ask - do you have Portuguese residency or...
  13. Prentiss Riddle

    My first Camino in April'19- Recommendations

    Everyone is different, but in my case moisturizing my feet was the wrong thing to do. On one camino I was applying a cream-based antifungal in the morning which actually contributed to my blisters by softening my skin. I try to start each day with completely dry feet.
  14. Prentiss Riddle

    Camino Portugues - Change in Plans - Mistakes Made

    Sorry to hear about all of the above! We’ve had health crises in Porto and always found the local medical professionals very kind and helpful. Regarding foot cream: any cream/creme is water based and so will soften the skin and make it more blister-prone. Not a good choice when walking...
  15. Prentiss Riddle

    Portuguese Passport?

    Just reconfirming what has been said already: I got a credential at the tourist office adjacent to the cathedral (the "Sé" in Portuguese). I mention this in case for any reason the helpdesk inside the cathedral proper isn't in operation when you're there. The website says it opens at 9 AM and...
  16. Prentiss Riddle

    Mail and language on Caminho Portugues

    I agree with all of the above: English will serve you well in Portugal. Spanish will get you well down the road to reading Portuguese, and even maybe to understanding Brazilian Portuguese, but the language as it is spoken in Portugal continues to defy my ears after several years of traveling...
  17. Prentiss Riddle

    Thinking about the caminho Portuguese? Concerned about starting in Lisbon? Read on.....

    Laurie, thanks for pointing to the real info to clarify my rumor! :-] Bom caminho, Prentiss
  18. Prentiss Riddle

    Thinking about the caminho Portuguese? Concerned about starting in Lisbon? Read on.....

    FYI: a Portuguese friend told me that pilgrims are allowed to sleep at any fire station in the country. If true, that would constitute quite an impressive albergue network. Of course the facilities might consist of nothing but a roof over one's head. Could be worth checking out anyway.

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