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[Trishb]

I had to abort the VDLP in February earlier this year and so now am hoping to complete the Portuges. Leaving London (after Easyjet cancelled) tomorrow - Saturday 4th July with Wizz Air and starting out on Sunday. I will post updates if anyone is interested. Not really expecting to see another soul but it would be good to know someone else was out there

 

[jungleboy]

Bom caminho! Are you starting from Porto or Lisbon?

 

[Amy Macleod]

I'm thinking of starting (from Lisbon) in two weeks so I'd love to hear how it goes! Good luck!

 

[Lexicos]

I'm sure it will be an unforgettable experience. Porto to Santiago is lovely. Good luck. God's Angels be with you to protect.

 

[ivar]

Buen camino!

 

[laineylainey]

Maybe no other peregrinos but if you are walking part of the coastal route from Matosinhos, you will surely meet some Spanish and Portuguese holiday makers/locals.
Good luck.

 

[Ian and Helen Miller]

Hi, which route are you taking ? if its the Central route,we will be waiting for your posts. Have a wonderful camino and God Bless.

 

[Deleted member 76633]

Seems that Portugal is not on the UK's list of acceptable destinations - but you'll be returning from Spain though.

Coronavirus: England’s quarantine-free list of countries published

Greece, Belgium and Spain are among the countries on the list but Portugal and the US are not.

www.bbc.co.uk

But you'll have to spend 14 days in Spain

From 10 July 2020 you will not have to self-isolate when you arrive in England, if you:

• are travelling or returning from one of the travel corridor countries
• have not been to or stopped in a country that’s not on the travel corridor list in the previous 14 day

 

[Trishb]

Bom caminho! Are you starting from Porto or Lisbon?

Porto

 

[Trishb]

Hi, which route are you taking ? if its the Central route,we will be waiting for your posts. Have a wonderful camino and God Bless.

Sorry but I am taking the Coastal route. Thank you for your good wishes

 

[Trishb]

Seems that Portugal is not on the UK's list of acceptable destinations - but you'll be returning from Spain though.

Coronavirus: England’s quarantine-free list of countries published

Greece, Belgium and Spain are among the countries on the list but Portugal and the US are not.

www.bbc.co.uk

But you'll have to spend 14 days in Spain

I am prepared to quarantine, but thanks for the information

 

[scruffy1]

I had to abort the VDLP in February earlier this year and so now am hoping to complete the Portuges. Leaving London (after Easyjet cancelled) tomorrow - Saturday 4th July with Wizz Air and starting out on Sunday. I will post updates if anyone is interested. Not really expecting to see another soul but it would be good to know someone else was out there

Bon Caminho! I never much enjoyed walking in 30+ degree weather but you couldn't leave any earlier now could you. Lot's to see and do it's a fantastic Caminho. Pack extra masks, máscara facial de coronavírus though they are easy to find there - hand sanitizer desinfetante para as mãos - and keep as your matchword abri vossos olhos keep your eyes open!

 

[scruffy1]

Sorry but I am taking the Coastal route. Thank you for your good wishes

The Coastal Route? Beware! In normal times, every day about 1130 restaurants along the way and even the occasional avozinha will fire up a charcoal grill and put the freshest sardines - real fish nothing from a can here! - on the coals. The smell is enchanting, the taste is exquisite, washed down with green wine and you will spend the next hour on a bench savouring the experience and attempting to recover. You have been warned!

 

[Trishb]

The Coastal Route? Beware! In normal times, every day about 1130 restaurants along the way and even the occasional avozinha will fire up a charcoal grill and put the freshest sardines - real fish nothing from a can here! - on the coals. The smell is enchanting, the taste is exquisite, washed down with green wine and you will spend the next hour on a bench savouring the experience and attempting to recover. You have been warned!

Thanks for the warning but I think I will fine - I can resist anything except temptation.

 

[Airfix]

Had to postpone Portuguese Camino from May to next year. Looking forward to updates, may entice us to go this year & 2021!

 

[GailGwyn]

I had to abort the VDLP in February earlier this year and so now am hoping to complete the Portuges. Leaving London (after Easyjet cancelled) tomorrow - Saturday 4th July with Wizz Air and starting out on Sunday. I will post updates if anyone is interested. Not really expecting to see another soul but it would be good to know someone else was out there

We were supposed to walk the Camino Portuguese in May. Postponed until next year, when we hope our American friends will be able to join us. Planning instead to fly out in September, to walk the Camino Ingles. Look forward to your reports.

 

[lindam]

Enjoy your travels, the beautiful scenery, the warm Portuguese people and the wonderful food and wine along the way. We will look forward to reading your updates.

 

[Peter Wright]

I had to abort the VDLP in February earlier this year and so now am hoping to complete the Portuges. Leaving London (after Easyjet cancelled) tomorrow - Saturday 4th July with Wizz Air and starting out on Sunday. I will post updates if anyone is interested. Not really expecting to see another soul but it would be good to know someone else was out there

I did Porto to Santiago inland last year, as all the other comments say it's lovely. Bom Camino

 

[Trish K]

Looking forward to your updates. I'm planning to go in September regardless of whether Portugal are on UK travel list by then or not. If I've spent 5 weeks walking a camino, the idea of sitting at home doing nothing for 2 weeks doesn't sound too bad!

 

[Trishb]

Two wonderful days on the Portugues. The weather is total perfection and I am loving every minute. I will own up to the fact that nervous of the situation regarding the alburgues I have pre booked accommodation on the way. It seems like a safe bet as several alburgues are still closed. The beaches were packed on Sunday but much quieter today. Met a Peregrino from Spain just before Esposende. I am so glad I did this.

 

[Kateline]

Two wonderful days on the Portugues. The weather is total perfection and I am loving every minute. I will own up to the fact that nervous of the situation regarding the alburgues I have pre booked accommodation on the way. It seems like a safe bet as several alburgues are still closed. The beaches were packed on Sunday but much quieter today. Met a Peregrino from Spain just before Esposende. I am so glad I did this.

Have a great camino!

 

[Trishb]

I had to abort the VDLP in February earlier this year and so now am hoping to complete the Portuges. Leaving London (after Easyjet cancelled) tomorrow - Saturday 4th July with Wizz Air and starting out on Sunday. I will post updates if anyone is interested. Not really expecting to see another soul but it would be good to know someone else was out there

Greetings from Baiona. I am so glad I decided to do this. In order to minimise the risks I precooked accommodation. Everywhere has been spotlessly clean. I am sorry to see the Alburgues closed and contributing to it but I don’t know the answer. The weather is sensational and I am loving every step. I have only seen 1 single and a group of 3 others on the Camino. All female and Spanish. If you can get here I would say go for it

 

[Trishb]

Greetings from Baiona. I am so glad I decided to do this. In order to minimise the risks I precooked accommodation. Everywhere has been spotlessly clean. I am sorry to see the Alburgues closed and contributing to it but I don’t know the answer. The weather is sensational and I am loving every step. I have only seen 1 single and a group of 3 others on the Camino. All female and Spanish. If you can get here I would say go for it

that’s pre booked!

 

[DoughnutANZ]

Pre-cooked also sounds good

 

[jsalt]

that’s pre booked!

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Bom caminho!

 

[Trishb]

I had to abort the VDLP in February earlier this year and so now am hoping to complete the Portuges. Leaving London (after Easyjet cancelled) tomorrow - Saturday 4th July with Wizz Air and starting out on Sunday. I will post updates if anyone is interested. Not really expecting to see another soul but it would be good to know someone else was out there

Now in Redondela and saw the first other pilgrims. They came in from Tui. It is very hot but certainly not complaining as the blue sky makes the scenery even more spectacular. Vigo least favourite place so far.

 

[laineylainey]

How is the situation in cafes, bars and restaurants?

 

[Trishb]

I can’t compare the numbers open to ‘before’ but it seems fine. All are very serious about masks (except when actually eating) and hand sanitizers are everywhere.

 

[Botaivica]

Sorry but I am taking the Coastal route.

I hope you took swimsuit

 

[Trishb]

I had to abort the VDLP in February earlier this year and so now am hoping to complete the Portuges. Leaving London (after Easyjet cancelled) tomorrow - Saturday 4th July with Wizz Air and starting out on Sunday. I will post updates if anyone is interested. Not really expecting to see another soul but it would be good to know someone else was out there

Now in Caldas de Reis, everything going well. Certainly seen a few more pilgrims since Redondela. I don’t want this to end

 

[jsalt]

Congratulations! Just seen Ivar's video. So glad it worked out for you. Safe journey home.

 

[Trishb]

Thank you. Everything really did work out so well, now I have to 'come down'. It was very special to meet Ivar

 

[OzAnnie]

Thank you. Everything really did work out so well, now I have to 'come down'. It was very special to meet Ivar

Happy that it worked out so well for you Trish.
I also enjoyed your interview - you were very ‘cool’.

 

[malingerer]

The Coastal Route? Beware! In normal times, every day about 1130 restaurants along the way and even the occasional avozinha will fire up a charcoal grill and put the freshest sardines - real fish nothing from a can here! - on the coals. The smell is enchanting, the taste is exquisite, washed down with green wine and you will spend the next hour on a bench savouring the experience and attempting to recover. You have been warned!

kindly stop this! I cant barby in a flat without the fire alarm thinking its the blitz! And ah the memories: enuff to make me slaver at the gob!

Yours aye

samarkand.

 

[Lexicos]

Good on you, you did it. Safely to Santiago from what I saw in your chat with Ivar and happy to have done it. Bravo!

 

[Lexicos]

Enjoy your rest and safe journey home.