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  1. flewitheagles

    From Viseu to Santiago

    I walked from Viseu in 2014 and I have the Compostela to prove it! I surely don't know who might have told you that since all those "ways" finish on known routes, always for the last 100km. That, alone, would allow you to have the recognition by the church. I sometimes wonder if the folks who...
  2. flewitheagles

    Walking Verin to Viseu

    Having started in Viseu a number of years ago, I had trouble finding the route marks. They have, I believe, been significantly updated now. My "key" to navigation was the N2. You may get off the route, but never misoriented!
  3. flewitheagles

    LIVE from the Camino Caminho Português Interior - May 2022

    It was 8 years ago that I pilgrimed the Interior and your journal was a treat to read. I described it as being half as long as the Frances' but twice as hard. Those river valley jaunts are certainly challenging. Thank you for your posts!
  4. flewitheagles

    From Viseu to Santiago

    There was not a "lot" of roadway. I did find myself making up for my not observing a marker by using the road - the whole route parallels the N2 for much of the journey. There was a lot of muddy trail and the route in and out of the valleys was fairly steep. Some places were literally through...
  5. flewitheagles

    From Viseu to Santiago

    Having pilgrimed this route in 2014, I can attest that it is both beautiful (I was there in September) and challenging. Aurelio Simones ( amsimones@gmail.com ) was / is a strong supporter of the Interior Route and the reason that I gave it a go. I suggest you communicate with him concerning...
  6. flewitheagles

    Camino Interior - Portugal

    Kinda short reply: I didn't have a sim card (no working cell phone). I did carry my android and a cheap tablet to work from wifi. I used my instincts a few times (I have some experience with that since I'm retired Army) and you are very smart to note that the route parallels 2 major roads...
  7. flewitheagles

    Camino Interior - Portugal

    I did some "training" in Portuguese before I left but I was far from conversant. I'm not sure that it is ncecssary. I do have a little Spanish to lean on, but I found that the Portuguese were more than able / willing to help me out. "They" are a very friendly group in my experience and seem...
  8. flewitheagles

    Camino Interior - Portugal

    It took me about 18 days. I didn't break any speed records and the terrain is difficult - certainly not impossible but difficult. I stayed an extra day in Regua. I started about the same time in 2014 (early September) and enjoyed the scenery a whole bunch. Watch for the grapes hanging from...
  9. flewitheagles

    Camino Interior - Portugal

    Please let us know how the markings are around the cities. Since it is quite demanding, I wonder how long you plan to walk? Bon Camiho! I've pretty much decided to pilgrim from Porto to Santiago next spring. Hopefully it won't be as demanding as the interior!
  10. flewitheagles

    Camino Interior - Portugal

    CMSMackie, I wish you a Bon Caminho. I'm two years out from my interior journey. It was tough! Having done Frances' 5 years before, I compared it by saying it was half as far and twice as hard! It is very rewarding, but the hills and valleys are definitely challenging. The people are so...
  11. flewitheagles

    Camino Interior - Portugal

    It's hard to advise someone who has it together - especially a Canuck! (We say the toothbrush was invented in Kentucky - otherwise it would be a teethbrush....). Actually I didn't prepare for a lot of up and down stuff. I did take seriously walking with a pack, but didn't worry about up and...
  12. flewitheagles

    Camino Interior - Portugal

    NOTE: I MEANT TO WRITE THAT YOUR PACK WOULD NOT / I SAY AGAIN "NOT" BE STOLEN!!!!!!
  13. flewitheagles

    Camino Interior - Portugal

    I"d like to affirm very much what Aurelio has stated. It (Interior) may not be your best "first camino" [take note CMSMackie) because it is difficult. It also does not provide the kind of comradeship that one might expect if he/she is using "The Way" as a standard. I would not expect, if you...
  14. flewitheagles

    Camino Interior - Portugal

    Ms Mackie, I traveled the route alone (66 yo male) and never felt uncomfortable. Often I was very much alone and didn't have a second thought. I'm certainly not in your shoes, but I believe you'll feel quite comfortable most of the time. There are times when you will be remote. I can't...
  15. flewitheagles

    Camino Interior - Portugal

    Arelio, So many great pictures of the beautiful landscape in Portugal! Almost hard to imagine, based on my foot travels, having so many sunny days! I would note that by September the grapes were amazing! fwe
  16. flewitheagles

    Caminho Portugues Interior

    Sulu, I walked the Interior in September. I started in Viseu and traveled 18 days to SdC - >250 miles (>400K). It was, without a doubt, quite beautiful. It was the season when the grapes were full, flowers were blooming and even the pumpkins were big! I had several days of rain and...
  17. flewitheagles

    Camino Interior - Portugal

    I have completed the Interior route and will post some thoughts and "findings" in a few days (ok, maybe a few weeks since I just got home). My first post is to ask a question of some thoughtful pilgrim. Is there anyone who could send me a picture of Casa de Cesar? I had a "brain cramp" and...

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