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Ideal sleeping bag liner whether we want to add a thermal plus to our bag, or if we want to use it alone to sleep in shelters or hostels. Thanks to its mummy shape, it adapts perfectly to our body.
Very enjoyable town with great food and Fado music but everything seems to be at the very top or very bottom of a very steep climb! Sorry I don't know where to get sticks but I sure used mine there!
Nice university town. There is a long main street just after the bridge. I stopped at the pharmacy there. Lots of shop including a sports store or two (not sure the exact location). Should have no problem for you (a big town).
Decathlon is a large French/European sport store chain that has a shop in Coimbra that will certainly have walking poles. Unfortunately, it’s not centrally located.
Hi everyone, I did the CF in 2022 and found the planning quite easy as there were albergues all the way so yiu can walk as much or as little as you please and there is always somewhere to stay. I...
Hello pilgrims,
I have unfortunately hurt my knee(s) on the second day of walking from Porto. I pushed through some more kilometers, but I had to take a break in Marinhas. I tried everything to...
I have a new copy of the guide to Camino Portuguese by Kat (I think) XX. My question is: is there anyone who is going to Lisbon/ Porto who could pop it in the Albergue municipal/ or use it and...
Barcelos was having a huge May 1 celebration when we passed through. There was a major unveiling of a sculpture titled Peregrina the following day—very big event. We weren’t there, so I lifted a...
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