New Camino walker

[Romika]

Hello all,
I am a new Camino walker, starting the end of may. My very first walk will be from Tui to Santiago. Because of health problems (stroke) I choose a short walk with arranged sleep overs and luggage transport. If you have any tips for preparations, I would be very grateful. I am 59 years old, but noticed that many people my age and older are walking the Camino.I am so excited about it all, and looking forward to my adventure

Romika

 

[Priscilla NC]

Buen Camino!!

 

[Romika]

Thank you very much

 

[Camembert]

Welcome on the forum Romika.
The 106 kms from Tui is a nice walk , not too difficult through a nice landscape and some nice towns., take walking poles (wandelstokken) with you you will face some steep downhill slopes between o Porriño and Redondela and some further on.
Take care for the weight of your backpack. (In Dutch- alles wat je niet mee neemt ,is meegenomen )

 

[Introibo]

Hi Romola
The route from Tui is a lovely walk. Make sure you visit Pepe's bar in Padron

Bom Caminho

 

[Camembert]

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Hi Romola
The route from Tui is a lovely walk. Make sure you visit Pepe's bar in Padron

Bom Caminho

Ha ha. And find the Brasilean football shirt on the wall oposite the bar !
I wrote on it " Pepe is loco ! " Pepe is crazy !"

 

[Romika]

Tha

Welcome on the forum Romika.
The 106 kms from Tui is a nice walk , not too difficult through a nice landscape and some nice towns., take walking poles (wandelstokken) with you you will face some steep downhill slopes between o Porriño and Redondela and some further on.
Take care for the weight of your backpack. (In Dutch- alles wat je niet mee neemt ,is meegenomen )

Thank you very much for youre reply, and yes I have packed and unpacked and will do so a few times I think before leaving. Taking many tips on board. Thanks

 

[Urban Trekker]

Hi Romola
The route from Tui is a lovely walk. Make sure you visit Pepe's bar in Padron

Bom Caminho

Pepes bar slipped my mind. It's a hole in the wall place but Pepe more than makes up for it. Somewhere in his phone is my picture. Thanks for the memory.

 

[SabsP]

Tha

Thank you very much for youre reply, and yes I have packed and unpacked and will do so a few times I think before leaving. Taking many tips on board. Thanks

Enjoy Romika and take you time! It is a beautiful Camino.
Do try Casa Fidel in Pontevedra, a very good pulperia.
https://www.tripadvisor.es/Restaura...ro-Pontevedra_Pontevedra_Province_Galicia.htm

In Padron restaurant O Santiaguino serves nice food.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaur...iaguino-Padron_A_Coruna_Province_Galicia.html

Buen Camino and Fijne tocht!

 

[Urban Trekker]

Hello all,
I am a new Camino walker, starting the end of may. My very first walk will be from Tui to Santiago. Because of health problems (stroke) I choose a short walk with arranged sleep overs and luggage transport. If you have any tips for preparations, I would be very grateful. I am 59 years old, but noticed that many people my age and older are walking the Camino.I am so excited about it all, and looking forward to my adventure

Romika

Start walking on a regular basis to get yourself ready. Be sure to bring a adequate supply of your medications and double bag them to keep them dry. If you can, bring a medical printout of your medications, the strength, and dosage.
If you are going to spend the night in Tui and you have the time, cross the bridge into Portugal and visit the old boarder fort. You will not be disappointed. The walk from Tui to Santiago is a beautiful walk and not very strenuous and yes visit Pepe's bar in Pardon he is quite the character. Buen Camino

Happy Trails

 

[Romika]

Hi Romola
The route from Tui is a lovely walk. Make sure you visit Pepe's bar in Padron

Bom Caminho

Will do, thanks

 

[Romika]

Start walking on a regular basis to get yourself ready. Be sure to bring a adequate supply of your medications and double bag them to keep them dry. If you can, bring a medical printout of your medications, the strength, and dosage.
If you are going to spend the night in Tui and you have the time, cross the bridge into Portugal and visit the old boarder fort. You will not be disappointed. The walk from Tui to Santiago is a beautiful walk and not very strenuous and yes visit Pepe's bar in Pardon he is quite the character. Buen Camino

Happy Trails

Yes Plan is to walk over the bridge and have a look around. Thanks for the tip

 

[Julie Richards-Stanley]

Take your time and enjoy yourself. My first Camino is coming up so quickly - 28th April.

Buen Camino

 

[domigee]

Buen camino Romika

 

[Romika]

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Take your time and enjoy yourself. My first Camino is coming up so quickly - 28th April.

Buen Camino

Buen camino to you to, and let me know how you are getting on please

 

[HeidiL]

Eat pimientos in Padron!

Yes, they look like this: http://www.marthastewart.com/900932/pimientos-de-padron - and taste of Heaven.

 

[Romika]

Will do and

Eat pimientos in Padron!

Yes, they look like this: http://www.marthastewart.com/900932/pimientos-de-padron - and taste of Heaven.[/QUO

Will do , i have read about them. Thanks for the tip

 

[jefferyonthecamino]

Hello all,
I am a new Camino walker, starting the end of may. My very first walk will be from Tui to Santiago. Because of health problems (stroke) I choose a short walk with arranged sleep overs and luggage transport. If you have any tips for preparations, I would be very grateful. I am 59 years old, but noticed that many people my age and older are walking the Camino.I am so excited about it all, and looking forward to my adventure

Romika

just enjoy your Camino and call that taxi if you are feeling poorly! Buen Camino!

(i'll be on that very same route but in june)

 

[Romika]

just enjoy your Camino and call that taxi if you are feeling poorly! Buen Camino!

(i'll be on that very same route but in june)

Haha thanks for the tip and you also a buen camino

 

[Romika]

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just enjoy your Camino and call that taxi if you are feeling poorly! Buen Camino!

(i'll be on that very same route but in june)

Hi ,thanks for the tip, i have ordered youre book.

 

[jefferyonthecamino]

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Hi ,thanks for the tip, i have ordered youre book.

gracias! hope you enjoy it/find it useful - and remember that there are yellow arrows everywhere, sometimes too many!