In Porto tonight, starting Coastal tomorrow morning

[Marla in CA]

I started walking in Tomar and ended up in Coimbra. Then took train to Coimbra and then Porto. I only met 2 other pilgrims. Is anyone out there and interested in meeting up on the trails.? I would love to meet other pilgrims as that is a huge draw for me to do the Camino. IF not tomorrow, will anyone be in Vila daConde tomorrow night.?

 

[JimG59]

How many days walking was that from Tomar to Coimbra ? Did you pre book accommodation ? I‘m starting on Wednesday next week from Lisbon. I hope to see some people as we walk North.

 

[Marla in CA]

3 extremely long mileage days. 4th day quite short and easy. The long days included a 24 mile day and a 22 mile day. Sorry, but my walking App goes in miles, not km. Obviously when I am following the Pilgrim's Apps. I think in terms of Kilometers. I had a hiking friend 2 of the days, but on my longest day, I was alone and I didn't see 1 other Pilgrim! I am okay walking alone, but I would like to see another human being on the trails!

 

[Marla in CA]

I did pre-book, but 2 nights ago, I canceled all future bookings. One of the places I stayed in, Casa do Florida in Alvorge, I was completely alone in the house! I hope I will see more from Porto to Santiago.

 

[dougfitz]

Last year on the CP, there were many more pilgrims walking north from Porto than walking in from the south. It was rare to meet any in the evening if I had booked a casa rural, hostel or hotel. There were always other pilgrims in albergues, but often they had their own plans. It will depend on how sociable you want to be.