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  1. shubertj

    Crossing point of no return for the Portuguese, but where to start?

    If I did it again I would fly to Lisbon and take the train to Tomar and start there. I don't think you would want to miss the trail from Tomar to Porto.
  2. shubertj

    Do I need to be able to speak Portuguese

    We did not speak Portuguese but a little Spanish which wasn't to helpful. We were able to get buy on our English and pick up some Portuguese along the way. The route isn't marked as well as the Frances and the distances were longer between places to stay (30K + days). I would say the first 3-4...
  3. shubertj

    Are there enough Albergues from the Porto to Santiago?

    YJ, You didn't indicate where you were going to start the Camino Portuguese. Albertino has given good advice from Porto but if you start in Lisbon it becomes a little more complicated with some large distances between Albergues. There are numerous threads on this with some solutions to the long...
  4. shubertj

    The Old Folks Hit the Trail Again

    Totally agree with all of Albertinho's recommendations. Buen Camino
  5. shubertj

    3 weeks where to start?

    I agree with Amorfati1 fly to Lisboa enjoy a day or 2 there and take the train to Coimbria.
  6. shubertj

    A Different kind of Camino

    Amorfati1, Yes the "Camino Angels" just keep showing up and we can't stop thinking about our Camino.
  7. shubertj

    A Different kind of Camino

    My Wife and I started walking the Camino Portuguese from Lisbon on September 5 unfortunately our last walking day was to Ansiao after only 7 days. I had strained my back the day before we left to Lisbon and had been struggling along but severely injured it trying to wash my lower legs. For the...
  8. shubertj

    The Portuguese Sept/Oct 2014

    Wildplace, We will also be looking for a post office to mail small bag to Ivar. There is one at the airport but we will want to use our travel clothes for the couple of days we plan on spending in Lisbon. We understand there are numerous ones about the city so it would depend where you are staying.
  9. shubertj

    Water on the Portuguese Camino

    Sorry Diogo92, Muscle cramps would be a sign of low electrolytes either in your sleep or while walking. Low fuel would be similar to what they call "bonking" In the Tour de France or "hitting the wall" in a marathon.
  10. shubertj

    Water on the Portuguese Camino

    Flewitheagles, The bars are great for regular nutrition as your taking them it takes about 30-45 minutes for getting them to fuel your body. The bananas are especially good they provide quick fuel with some natural sugars and potassium which helps replenish some electrolytes. what you described...
  11. shubertj

    Water on the Portuguese Camino

    Flewitheagles, The last 2 Caminos I carried small dry packets of Gatorade and my wife used poweraide (they don't weigh much). You need to replace electrolytes on a regular basis especially as you sweat it will be obvious with the salt lines on your clothes. I come from a marathoning and cross...
  12. shubertj

    post office in Lisbon

    Looking at booking hotel Botanico.
  13. shubertj

    Booked! Lisbon to Santiago - October 2014

    Will be flying home on that date hopefully from another successful Camino from Lisbon to SDC after 35 days. Enjoy your journey and keep the rain away we walked the Camino Frances last September with only one day of light rain in the morning.
  14. shubertj

    How many days do I need to get to Santiago from Coimbra?

    Alf, What route are you taking it is 370 km from Coimbra to Santiago? At 20km you will still be 100km from Santiago you need at least 18 days at 20km pace. Coimbra to Mealhada 23km, Mealhada to Agueda 26km, to Albergaria a Velha 17km, to Sao Joao da maderia 29km, to Seixezelo 16km, to Porto...
  15. shubertj

    How many days do I need to get to Santiago from Coimbra?

    We are leaving Lisbon on Sept 3 and have planned 18 walking days from Coimbra to Santiago with one rest day in Porto. That is an Average of 20 kilometers a day we are in our 60's but in good shape, it really depends on you walking ability. We don't carry sticks but never have.
  16. shubertj

    post office in Lisbon

    What's the best place to ship a small carryon suitcase from Lisbon to Santiago.
  17. shubertj

    Scallop shells

    Another Walker, On the Camino Frances we picked them up at the Pilgrim Office in St Jean along with our credentials. Virtually everyone has a shell attached to their backpack showing their on a pilgrimage. We took them off once we finished in Santiago and will reattach once we start out from...
  18. shubertj

    It's official

    Kaitlynceta, We will be 2 days behind you if you walk slow or make a few wine stop we may catch up.
  19. shubertj

    It's official

    Urban Trekker, We will look out for you, now that we know it is wine harvest time I'll be walking 20 paces behind my wife carrying a to go cup of coffee.
  20. shubertj

    It's official

    Now I am really excited maybe we need to plan more days to sample the local vintages.

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