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  1. mylifeonvacation

    Points of interest from Tui to Santiago

    For a really nice rest between Pontevedra and Caldas de Reís (closer to Caldas) the waterfall at Barosa is unique along the Camino. It’s 1km off of the Camino, but a really relaxing spot where you can dip your feet into the cool waters, if you like. Or, if you are more daring, and even slip and...
  2. mylifeonvacation

    Warning to Women Walking Solo

    Agree with the whistle idea. Lots of backpacks have them right on the front chest strap, built into the clasp. The one I'm wearing in my photo does. It occurred to me upon reading this last post that I don't know that I ever even tried blowing it. I just did, and it worked great - nice and...
  3. mylifeonvacation

    Countdown CP with 6 special people

    Great info, as always, @t2andreo ! The send ahead form was in practice in 2014, I know, but times do change.
  4. mylifeonvacation

    Countdown CP with 6 special people

    There is a form that a group leader can complete and send in to the pilgrims office prior to arrival. I googled it and found this reference on another site (caminoways): If travelling as part of an organised group, the Pilgrims Office also has a special service, where the names of the group...
  5. mylifeonvacation

    Good pilgrim meal/lunch in Padron

    @Lvra You won't go hungry in Galicia, that's for sure!! Enjoy!
  6. mylifeonvacation

    Good pilgrim meal/lunch in Padron

    You might be describing Pulpería A Féria (Av Compostela 51). I ate there in 2015 and it was a good homemade, hearty menú del día.
  7. mylifeonvacation

    What do I need to know to get by?

    In all likelihood, people in hotels will speak some English, but it's always nice to have some words and phrases in the local language. Here's a link to a blog with some helpful Portuguese phrases for OP: (from www.isabellestravelguide.com/portuguese-phrases.html) Yes/No ~ Sim/Não...
  8. mylifeonvacation

    What do I need to know to get by?

    I visited northern Portugal (north of Porto) with a group of Galician people last month and discovered that in that area, they actually consider themselves "brothers" with the people of Galicia. The Portuguese people spoke Portuguese and the Galicians spoke Spanish or Galician (Galician is...
  9. mylifeonvacation

    Esclavitude or Escravitude or Esclavitud or Escravitud

    Yes, it's common enough for the L to become an R when going from Spanish - Galician. For example, Spanish "playa" is "praia" in Galician. "E"s come and go as well. ;);)o_O
  10. mylifeonvacation

    Camino Portugues after "my hardest Camino"

    Great comment, @backpack45 - I just got a hiking umbrella for Christmas and can't wait to try it out to see what a difference it makes. A couple of degrees and keeping the sun off of my head should make a big difference! @CaminoKate0214 How wonderful you are healing so well after surgery...
  11. mylifeonvacation

    Places of interest on the Camino Portuguese where I MUST stop.

    The waterfall at Barosa (6km before Caldas de Reis) is beautiful and the cool waters a treat for sore feet!
  12. mylifeonvacation

    Tui to Santiago short stages

    For the Pontevedra - Caldas de Reis stage, you might consider booking a room in Caldas de Reis (shipping your bags there) then walking from Pontevedra as far as the beautiful outdoor area of Barosa (pics and more info here) and having a taxi from Caldas fetch you there and return you back the...
  13. mylifeonvacation

    Started from Valenca this morning

    I stayed here last May and wanted to leave before 8 so they made a bagged breakfast to-go for me. It was a bottle of water, a banana, green apple and a very large ham and cheese sandwich on a baguette (photo attached). It was so substantial, that I saved it for lunch and enjoyed it at the...
  14. mylifeonvacation

    Food suggestions - what shouldn't we miss along the route

    All great suggestions above! The fresh fish, salt cod and pastries in Portugal are wonderful. I'll add that once you cross into Spain, if you are in the mood for a bit of a splurge, probably the best deal I've seen at a Michelin starred restaurant can be found in Galicia. Restaurante...
  15. mylifeonvacation

    eCamino Brierly app for Portugal coastal/interior routes?

    Agree wholeheartedly with the maps.me app. Last year I used it for the English route and this year for the Portuguese route. This year I walked alone so it was wonderful to know where the route was heading, particularly on those occasions where I wanted to know how far I was away from my...
  16. mylifeonvacation

    CP initial impressions post-walk

    I have to agree that I was surprised with the amount of road / shoulder walking that felt dangerous (from Tui). Luckily the cobblestone streets weren't an issue on the Spanish side. While there were many sections with excellent and impressive views of the Rias through some beautiful areas, (and...
  17. mylifeonvacation

    Valença to Santiago

    I walked this route last month alone and felt very safe the entire time. When I got up and out early (7am or so) I saw many, many pilgrims throughout the day (most of them passing me as I am a slow walker). There were a couple of days where I started later and would see very few people. I enjoy...
  18. mylifeonvacation

    Warning - Detour of Porriño almost wiped out.

    I also walked last month (passing through on May 19) and the waiter we had at Orbenelle actually told us twice, both times in great detail, how to get back to the route to take the alternative route along the river, which he stressed was MUCH nicer than going through the poligono. I ended up...
  19. mylifeonvacation

    Anybody visited Barosa Gastronatural near Caldas De Reis?

    The restaurant was not open, as it was a Monday. Now that we are coming into summer it appears they are open more frequently, according to their website: http://barosa-gastronatural.flavors.me/#reservas There's a small cafe on the corner where you turn to go towards Barosa, so maybe bring...
  20. mylifeonvacation

    Anybody visited Barosa Gastronatural near Caldas De Reis?

    I ended up stopping by here too this week - the waterfall was amazing! Enjoyed dipping my sore feet in the ice cold water! A group of locals were sunning themselves on the rocks (it was almost 80 degrees that afternoon!) and the more adventurous guys were using it as a slip-n-slide! Amazing...

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