PeterBarry
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Thank you so much Peter for the updates - we wil start walking the CP on Aug 16 from Sintra! Very helpfull!Hi Folks
I am currently walking the CP.
I have just completed stage 3.
It is NOT my intentional to give daily updates as I am pretty tired at end of day. However when I see som thing that I think needs to be passed on I will do so. (As yesterday re closure on Sunday's of alburgue at azumbuja)
Today 2 items( maybe 3)
1 as you leave Azumbuja you approach railway station. There isan arrow pointing to the right on the east side, the side you are on, as you have not yet crossed the railway tracks. This point to the main road N3. This is confusing as it should point across the railway tracks tothe west side.
In other words cross the rail track by the bridge a the station and get arrow ffrom there on other side. I followed the A3 for a bit and turned back. I met 3 others later who followed the N3 all the way to Santarem!!!
2. The Santarem hostel referred to in Brierly guide is full for the next 8 days.
I am at the N1 hostel and apartments and suites. Big church on main roundabout. Go to right and straight on rhs. €15 for dorm bed with towels and wifi and brekkie if you need it. Very pleased d. It's not a plug I am just so relieved. Brand new building.
3. Please stock up on water and food from Porte de muga. Long walk with nothing tillSantarem 13 Km. later.
Hope this helps.
Peter B
You should buy a 'dog scarer'. They are fantastic, as the animal doesn't like the, unhearable sound to humans, but to them, they just simply run away.Hello Peter,
How do you deal with the loose dog issues ?
I am interested in your advice as I will be starting this camino around end of august and I'm scared of dogs.
Thanks
You should buy a 'dog scarer'. They are fantastic, as the animal doesn't like the, unhearable sound to humans, but to them, they just simply run away.
No idea what brand. We bought in Santiago a couple of years ago. I can assure you that it works!Everything I have read on 'dog scarer's' tells me they don't work. What brand do you use annakappa?
It's a small gadget that you point at the offending dog, press a button and it sends out a sound that we can't hear, but dogs do and they hate it. They simply run away!Hello annakappa,
What is a "dog scarer" ? where do you buy it ?
Thanks
That's actually why we bought it! For when we are out walking at home. Plus to scare away one 'pain in the neck' dog, that keeps howling in the middle of the night outside our house. One press of the dog scarer button and he's gone!I want one, not just for our next Camino in Portugal but for here on Tamborine Mountain. The dogs and their owners make walking here not very pleasant.
Would love to know we route you are taking from Sintra, is it coastal?Thank you so much Peter for the updates - we wil start walking the CP on Aug 16 from Sintra! Very helpfull!
Enjoy! Bom Camino!
I will be arriving in Lisbon 9/4 bu† will be starting my Camino in Tomar on the 7th...we may cross each other?Peter,
I will be walking the CP leaving from Lisbon on 9/4. This is wonderful information. Thank you and please keep it coming!
Anyone else out there starting on or near 9/4?
I have a plastic whistle from REI, which should scare off other undesirable folks as well- and the trekking poles may help you shoo some away.Hello Peter,
How do you deal with the loose dog issues ?
I am interested in your advice as I will be starting this camino around end of august and I'm scared of dogs.
Thanks
I have walking sticks which I place directly in front of me.Hello Peter,
How do you deal with the loose dog issues ?
I am interested in your advice as I will be starting this camino around end of august and I'm scared of dogs.
Thanks
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