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[WanderingWilly]

Hi all....I'm planning to walk the coastal and senda litoral starting in mid September. It will be my first Camino. I'm out here on the northern California coast, walking the coast trails to condition my mind and body and testing equipment.
I intent to take my time and arrive in SDC on my 83rd birthday. I'm following the coastal threads here avidly and am excited by the prospect. Fingers crossed that Covid will die down. I'll take it as it comes. As my dear old Texas grandmother used to say,"ride it like you find it or leave it alone". Hoping to hear from anyone with current info on the Coastal Way from Porto.

 

[Buz Radican]

Buen Camino

 

[Grousedoctor]

Hi all....I'm planning to walk the coastal and senda litoral starting in mid September. It will be my first Camino. I'm out here on the northern California coast, walking the coast trails to condition my mind and body and testing equipment.
I intent to take my time and arrive in SDC on my 83rd birthday. I'm following the coastal threads here avidly and am excited by the prospect. Fingers crossed that Covid will die down. I'll take it as it comes. As my dear old Texas grandmother used to say,"ride it like you find it or leave it alone". Hoping to hear from anyone with current info on the Coastal Way from Porto.

Hey WW, We, too, will be on the coastal route in September, but a couple weeks before for and we’re cycling this time. Having already walked the Central route, I know you’ll love Portugal and Spain up to Santiago! Arriving in SdC on your birthday will just make it extra special. Bom Caminho!

 

[TMcA]

From Porto up to the Spanish border, the coastal route has a lot of hardscape: concrete sidewalks, tiled streets, wooden boardwalks, etc. I'd recommend keeping this in mind as you plan your stages. All my other thoughts about Portugal... the people, the food, the wine...are extremely positive.

 

[David]

Welcome Willy - Cornucopia of info and help here.

 

[WanderingWilly]

Hey WW, We, too, will be on the coastal route in September, but a couple weeks before for and we’re cycling this time. Having already walked the Central route, I know you’ll love Portugal and Spain up to Santiago! Arriving in SdC on your birthday will just make it extra special. Bom Caminho!

Thanks GD....I already love Spain and Portugal...I spent lockdown studying Portuguese. At least I get a little more conversation than just where's the restroom and a beer , please. Best on your cycling trip.
Boa Camino

 

[WanderingWilly]

From Porto up to the Spanish border, the coastal route has a lot of hardscape: concrete sidewalks, tiled streets, wooden boardwalks, etc. I'd recommend keeping this in mind as you plan your stages. All my other thoughts about Portugal... the people, the food, the wine...are extremely positive.

Thanks for the info...I'm currently trying Salomon trail runners. So far so good..but I'm open to other opinions on footwear

 

[nycwalking]

Hi all....I'm planning to walk the coastal and senda litoral starting in mid September. It will be my first Camino. I'm out here on the northern California coast, walking the coast trails to condition my mind and body and testing equipment.
I intent to take my time and arrive in SDC on my 83rd birthday. I'm following the coastal threads here avidly and am excited by the prospect. Fingers crossed that Covid will die down. I'll take it as it comes. As my dear old Texas grandmother used to say,"ride it like you find it or leave it alone". Hoping to hear from anyone with current info on the Coastal Way from Porto.

WanderingWilly,

You’re starting a new adventure at 83 that’s impressive.

Buen camino to you from down south.

 

[Sue127]

@WanderingWilly welcome to the forum. Where are you starting from? I'll be walking from Porto first week of October so we may meet up. This will be my second Camino and I am so looking forward to it. All the best for your first - buen camino.

 

[WanderingWilly]

Hi Sue...I'm starting from Porto September 18....Maybe we will meet up in SDC as I intend to take my time.
thanks for the welcome. I am also excited by the prospect of my first camino.
buen camino

 

[jcat]

Wishing you safe travels from a fellow Northern Californian !!!

 

[WanderingWilly]

Thanks jcat!

 

[Mycroft]

Thanks for the info...I'm currently trying Salomon trail runners. So far so good..but I'm open to other opinions on footwear

Many, many, many, many, many cobblestones in Portugal.

 

[WanderingWilly]

Ouch!

 

[Renascer]

Ouch!

Im going to be there in September too. For my first one too. Glad you are doing yours! Bom Caminho!

 

[WanderingWilly]

Parabens Renascer! Congrats on your first!
Bom Cominho