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Failure on a pilgrimage? That should be an oxymoron.what would be a failure to you
DurhamParish said:Just a thought. Why don't you start this Camino somewhere in Portugal north of Porto . . . say . . . Barcelos or Ponte de Lima, and enjoy your 7 days instead of trying to rush through every day just to make 40 km?
Again, just a thought. It's your Camino. I do wish you the best of luck on whatever you decide to do.
Bom Cominho.
Reading that proposed itinerary makes my feet hurt! 10 days would be better I think. There are a few uphill and downhill days that are not only tiring but also slow your forward progress to a crawl. Plus you might consider taking afternoons to see the various towns you stay in...many are quite charming.Although I'm in shape, a round one :lol: , I've done several walks 25 - 35 km in trails with 800 - 1000 m ascent.
So I'm not stranger to a bit of walking, still, am I pushing to far with a 7-day plan for walking Porto to Santiago de Compostela?
My plan is:
Porto to Rates ~45km (longer because I'll go along the coast up to the airport)
Rates to Tamel ~24km
Tamel to Rubiaes ~39km
Rubiaes to Mos ~38km
Mos to Pontevedra ~26km
Pontevedra to Padron ~39km
Padron to Santiado ~22km
My reasoning is to do the less hilly beggining in a big stretch, with an easier day to follow.
The hilliest part after Ponte de Lima follows, with a long but easier day after that.
Another to take it easier, followed by another long day.
To end, the shortest day to reach Santiago.
I intend to be keep weight to the minimum in my 30L pack, which unfortunately weighs already 1,2kg empty.
Anyway, am I kidding myself with the big km days. Should I go for increasing distance instead?
Hoping for some advice.
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