lindaharvey
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- Via Podiensis, April 2020
Le Puy-en-Velay, France to Muxia, Spain (April - June 2013)
Hello Everyone! I’m planning to start from Lisbon the weekend of March 5-6.
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Hi Linda,Hello Everyone! I’m planning to start from Lisbon the weekend of March 5-6.
The best laid plans, and all… I walked from Lisbon to Parque Des Naçoés. Lovely. Took a train to Villa Franca de Xires, walked to Azambuja. Fine. Took a train from Azambuja to Santarém. (Felt too uncomfortable going halfway without a reservation.) Walked from Santarém to Fátima. Good. Took a bus from Fátima to Porto. Walked Porto to Santiago. Wonderful!Hi Linda,
You must be well on your way. I'd love to know how you are getting now? I'm planning on starting Lisbon early June. I'm thinking of skipping the 1st 1 or 2 stages as it's sond very industrial
Would be lovely to get a "post covid" (hopefully) take on this route
Sinéad
Hi Linda,The best laid plans, and all… I walked from Lisbon to Parque Des Naçoés. Lovely. Took a train to Villa Franca de Xires, walked to Azambuja. Fine. Took a train from Azambuja to Santarém. (Felt too uncomfortable going halfway without a reservation.) Walked from Santarém to Fátima. Good. Took a bus from Fátima to Porto. Walked Porto to Santiago. Wonderful!
The truth is, there were not many pilgrims at this time of year. Prior to Porto I saw less than 6. I spent most days alone on the trail and most nights alone in cold Albergues. It was not ideal.
At Porto, things picked up. March can be a very lonely, isolating time from Lisbon to Porto. It was really difficult for me to handle that and I had to change my plans considerably in order to reach Santiago.
I’m hoping things are very different at other times if the year. Buen Camino!! I hope you enjoy the hell out of your time. It’s pretty amazing.
On the nights I stayed in Albergues, they were empty or nearly empty. I don’t know if they would have filled them to capacity given the opportunity. The only time I recall there being nearly full dorm rooms was in Tui, at Albergue Pallanes (great place!)Hi Linda,
Thank you so much for taking the time to get back to me. Yes, I can understand how quiet March would be. Hopefully June will be slightly busier & warmer. I a cold creature so I always bring a sleeping bag. Delighted enjoyed from Porto onwards.
Were the albergues back to full or >50% capacity?
Thanks again Linda,On the nights I stayed in Albergues, they were empty or nearly empty. I don’t know if they would have filled them to capacity given the opportunity. The only time I recall there being nearly full dorm rooms was in Tui, at Albergue Pallanes (great place!)