Departing the US on April 5th

ajones said:

Hi all,

It's been a rush to get ready for the camino since booking my ticket on March 21st. Everything has worked pretty well so far and all the pieces have fallen into place. I am packed and almost out the door but I have a few more questions.

I arrive in Lisbon Monday around 15:00 and I'd like to get my credentials at Cathedral da Se that same day. The Cathedral closes at 18:30 so that should be doable. Any recommendations on where to stay that first night? Near the Cathedral would be ideal so I can just walk over. Can you also please offer an alternative in case I'm late and miss the Cathedral hours? I think I need the credential to stay at albergues.

Also, is there a place nearby where I can get SIM? I am going to take @Albertinho 's suggestion and use Ringcredible for calls if Google Voice doesn't work there. But I need data - I know, #firstworldproblem!! I've told very few people about this journey but I promised the people I did tell that I'd send updates. We don't communicate with phone calls - we use data. I prefer not to have to wait for Wi-Fi since I am going to be dealing with 4 different time zones.

Lasty, @peregrina2000 I plan on taking your walking next morning - thanks for reposting it to the top. I guess I am walking the tour backwards from Catedral da Se to Largo do Rato. Since since I am not supposed to go back to the same albergue (if I do stay in one the first night) for a second night, do you have any recommendations on a different place to stay in Lisbon? I don't mind paying more than the cost of an albergue but I don't want to go to fancy hotel either.

Any help is appreciated!

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ajones said:

Hi all,

It's been a rush to get ready for the camino since booking my ticket on March 21st. Everything has worked pretty well so far and all the pieces have fallen into place. I am packed and almost out the door but I have a few more questions.

I arrive in Lisbon Monday around 15:00 and I'd like to get my credentials at Cathedral da Se that same day. The Cathedral closes at 18:30 so that should be doable. Any recommendations on where to stay that first night? Near the Cathedral would be ideal so I can just walk over. Can you also please offer an alternative in case I'm late and miss the Cathedral hours? I think I need the credential to stay at albergues.

Also, is there a place nearby where I can get SIM? I am going to take @Albertinho 's suggestion and use Ringcredible for calls if Google Voice doesn't work there. But I need data - I know, #firstworldproblem!! I've told very few people about this journey but I promised the people I did tell that I'd send updates. We don't communicate with phone calls - we use data. I prefer not to have to wait for Wi-Fi since I am going to be dealing with 4 different time zones.

Lasty, @peregrina2000 I plan on taking your walking next morning - thanks for reposting it to the top. I guess I am walking the tour backwards from Catedral da Se to Largo do Rato. Since since I am not supposed to go back to the same albergue (if I do stay in one the first night) for a second night, do you have any recommendations on a different place to stay in Lisbon? I don't mind paying more than the cost of an albergue but I don't want to go to fancy hotel either.

Any help is appreciated!

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ajones said:

Thanks @amorfati1 I'll check the metro map/schedule and head to that basilica and mall once I arrive. I didn't even think of AirBnb for hotel alternatives - thanks for the reminder! I'll see what I can find online!

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