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  1. Steven Dwyer

    Tui: Fish cookies from nuns on Sunday?

    I have visited several Turno in my travels, Madrid, Seville and Palma come to mind. Thanks for sharing about this one, though now you have me contemplating yet another Camino to visit. While not using a Turno, I remember findly visiting a cloistered convent in Hollywood (sin city) to buy...
  2. Steven Dwyer

    Getting through Lisbon airport

    I am very frequent traveler and always suggest waiting to buy a train ticket in a situation like this once you have cleared customs and have baggage in hand. There are plenty if different trains and they typically have open seats. Do get the CP app for your phone and you can download train...
  3. Steven Dwyer

    your favorite accommodations Redondela and Caldas de Reis?

    I stayed in the Hotel Antolin in Cesantes just after Redondela. Nice place, beach front on the bay. Staying there again this year. Paying 54€ for a private room. Just off the Camino.
  4. Steven Dwyer

    Poles in Porto

    Just saw this on another Camino board So not sure as to the accuracy. “Sport Zone in the Via Catarina shopping mall situated on R de Santa Catarina in central Porto definitely has poles.”
  5. Steven Dwyer

    Poles in Porto

    You might check with the El Corte Ingles. Haven’t been to the store in Porto, by at least in Barcelona they carried hiking poles.
  6. Steven Dwyer

    Advice for three nice walking days in Portugal, please!

    Because you are not looking to do a traditional pilgrimage ending in Santiago, I would suggest doing an online search for hiking in Portugal. There are plenty of companies out there that you can see where they go. Unless you are set on carrying a pack on a hike through, you may be able to find...
  7. Steven Dwyer

    Camino Portuguese 1st time walker - Misc Qs

    Unless you are planning to make a large number of phone check with your cell phone provider to see what their international plan offers. I am with Sprint and they offer a global roaming plan that offers free data and texts, and phone calls are 20 cents a minute. I believe T-mobile has a similar...
  8. Steven Dwyer

    suggestion where to start from Lisboa

    I set out to walk from Lisbon in September of 2013. After one day I ended up changing plans and taking the train to Tomar and Coimbra and on to Porto where I resumed walking. In 2013, September was hotter than usual, over 100 degrees in Lisbon, Porto was about 15 degrees cooler. Given the...
  9. Steven Dwyer

    Where to buy trekking poles in Lisbon

    Decathalon Av. António Augusto Aguiar1050-251 Lisboa Great sporting goods shop in Spain and Portugal
  10. Steven Dwyer

    Luggage from Tui?

    It appears on the Camino Portugese more people are transporting their packs than are wearing them. Some don't even bother with packs and use regular suitcases. Plenty of options to chose from.
  11. Steven Dwyer

    Anyone else on CP now.

    I started off from Braga yesterday and arrive in Ponte de Lima to find the alberque full and lots of hotels full, or nearly full. I am wondering if I hit a bubble of pilgrims or if it is like this all the way to Santiago.
  12. Steven Dwyer

    Best towns to explore

    I personally would take an extra day in Potevedra. Interesting churches and city. Plus some very good restaurants.
  13. Steven Dwyer

    Detour to Braga

    I am planning to walk Braga to Santiago next week so hope you will let us know how it went.
  14. Steven Dwyer

    5 Questions re: our first camino - Camino Portugues

    I would recommend skipping the alberque in Pontevedra and stay in town. Pontevedra has a lot to see, and a alberque is on the outskirts so it's more convenient in town. If you have a cell phone with Sprint service, register for their Global roaming program. Phone calls are 20 cents per minute...
  15. Steven Dwyer

    Train or Bus from Porto to Tui

    Easiest way to me is the train from Porto-Companha. No connections to worry about and tickets can be found for about 10 euro without advance purchase. Check the Portuge railway schedule and select a time that is best for you. Travel times/prices vary and the shortest time may not be the...
  16. Steven Dwyer

    Best Way To Start the Camino Portugues? Porto or Vilarinho?

    I walked from Porto starting at the cathedral. Instead of checking out of my hotel, I simply did the first day of the camino leaving my backpack at the hotel. At the end of the day I stopped for a cold beer in Mosteiro then walke 1.2 km to catch the metro at Vilar Pinheiro back to Porto. The...
  17. Steven Dwyer

    Porto- Santiago, September 2016

    Walked the Portuguese Route in 2013 and my one regret was that in Pontevedra I stayed out at the alberque. It's a great town with some good sights and a few really excellent restaurants. I ended up returning after finishing in Santiago. I also found the day from Tui to Redondella very long so...

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