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  1. lonestarmatt

    Second go on the Portuguese - short stage suggestions please

    While not 10k a day, this is how my Fall 2015 Camino Portugues went: 29 Tue 2 Lisbon Porto Hotel Peninsular 30 Wed 3 Porto Matosinhos 1 Thu 4 Porto Vila do Conde 22.1 Pensao Patarata 2 Fri 5 Sao Pedro de Rates...
  2. lonestarmatt

    Porto- Santiago, September 2016

    I haven't made it to Braga and two places that other Pilgrims discussed with on Camino Portugues were the Variante Espiritual and Hebron near Padron. Two of the Pilgrims I met enjoyed a boat ride down the river on the Espiritual and several pilgrims talked about the communal meal at Hebron that...
  3. lonestarmatt

    Porto- Santiago, September 2016

    Your plans are similar to my trip last October. I took the Metro out to Matosinhos and walked to Vila do Conde. It was mostly road walking from Vila do Conde to Sao Pedro de Rates. You will meet more pilgrims in Rates. And, you'll get the "infamous" tw0-color stamp for your credencial. I stopped...
  4. lonestarmatt

    Accommodation from Porto

    I walked the Camino Portugues solo from October 1 to October 15. I walked from the Cathedral to the River my first day in Porto. The next day, I took the Metro to Matosinhos to walk the coast. This is a great option in lieu of Braga. Good seafood along the coast and in Vila do Conde. No...
  5. lonestarmatt

    How many days

    I walked Porto to Santiago this past October. First, the easy answer - you can purchase a Pilgrim Passport at the Cathedral. I did not spend a lot of time at the Cathedral and unfortunately did not visit the second floor where there is a 16th Century statute of St James - this is mentioned in...
  6. lonestarmatt

    Texas to Porto to Santiago

    Finished Camino Portugues on October 15. I am a slow walker and had some foot problems. Stayed in Valenca and Tue - both worth the stay. Pontevedra has a nice square for watching the world go by. Stayed in Padron to see 'E Padron' in Church and Santiaguano. Many pilgrims staying at the monastery...
  7. lonestarmatt

    Texas to Porto to Santiago

    Yes. The cover photo is of St. James altar. I have heard it takes a little effort to find it. Looking forward to kneeling and praying at this holy site.
  8. lonestarmatt

    Texas to Porto to Santiago

    Tenth day of Camino Portugues. Many differences from Camino Frances. Brierley guide is invaluable. Beautiful walk up the coast from Matsinhos to Vila do Conde. Much road walking in Portugal. The albergue in Rates kindles the Camino spirit. Likewise at Casa de Fernanda and Nilho. Not walking...
  9. lonestarmatt

    Texas to Porto to Santiago

    Denise did not make the trip. Im solo for this journey. Many differences from Camino Frances. 39, member: 19040"]Hi Matt, I remember that we met at Orisson in May of 2014. I know that you will enjoy Porto to Santiago, it was my first. Is Denise going? Denise did not make the trip. Im
  10. lonestarmatt

    Texas to Porto to Santiago

    Leaving today from Texas to Porto and on to Santiago! Walk begins Oct. 1 from Porto. Hoping to meet many pilgrims along The Way.
  11. lonestarmatt

    Completed El Camino Portuguese on Wednesday, April 1.

    Happy Easter! Planning a Camino in Portugal this Fall. Where did you start?

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