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chrisinvermont said:I've read that many pilgrims from Porto take a bus or the metro out to Maia and begin their walk there, thus avoiding a walk through the city and suburbs. But we want to walk from the Cathedral. Are we out of our minds?? We'd appreciate it if some who have walked from the Cathedral would share their experience. What was the walk out of town like??
June and Chris
chrisinvermont said:The guides note a dangerous crossing at Araujo, (dual carriageway with a barrier in the middle). Brierly mentions some alternatives, including "to continue straight on towards Padrao Moreira), still a busy main road but, to our old bones, better than having to vault the divider. He also says you can detour to the right 1/2 K to a "traffic crossing," then go back the 1/2 K to pick up the way.
We seem to be on schedule with our "training" walks. We would be dropping some pounds, I think, except our walks seem to always include a larger lunch than we would ordinarilly eat!
June and Chris
Anniesantiago said:I see you've already decided, but thought I"d post my 2 cents. Joe and I thoroughly enjoyed our walk from Porto, even through the suburbs. For one thing, we found the "Carvalho Oak" and since my last name is Carvalho, it was pretty cool! Apparently there was a big storm, and all the houses and trees were destroyed except for this one, so now it is a bit of a shrine.
Also, as I've told many folks, don't miss the lady down on the river in Porto who grills sardinhas! FANTASTIC![/qu
Good luck on your journey, June and Chris. I'm looking forward to your reports.
Buen Camino
Una
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