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Oh, that looks good! I love train rides! Thanks!
Do your walk and then jump a train to Sarria and enjoy what is a great walk but when it is quieter. I know you have probably done it before but many have and it is lovely!I have 17 walking days (not counting travel) in November, flying in and out of Madrid. I'm planning to take 12 days to walk from Porto, but then I have 5 days leftover. Should I start farther out, south of Porto? or should I walk to Finnisterre or Muxia? (I've been to both; walked to Finnisterre in 2016 after the Frances) or the Ingles?
What I don't want to do is get in a car or bus anytime during those 17 days, but a train would work. (Car sickness.) I also don't really want to be completely alone the whole time. I know it's a risk, going in November, but one night I decided I couldn't wait until spring so I bought a ticket, squeezing it in between my partner's 50th birthday party and Thanksgiving. Yes, I'm addicted.
We can't predict the weather, but if I get to Madrid and the weather forecast says rain for a week in Portugal, I suppose I could scrap that whole thing and head south and walk the Mozarabe. Would anyone else be there this time of year?
This will be my 4th Camino; the first one (Frances) in May of 2016. This forum has been the best resource. Thanks to all of you for the abundance of info. It's made all the difference.
Yours,
Cat
As well as spending more time in Porto itself, you could also head south on the train for a bit, and visit either Aveiro, which is off the Caminho track but actually within the "suburban Porto" rail system, or Coimbra, which is a bit further south but also easy to access by rail. Both have lots of accommodation, easily accessed in November, and a lot to see and do! Coimbra is a university town, so very lively.
Yes, 2 days in Santiago will ensure a happy result and allow for a walking tour of the city, (well worth it).I also recommend allowing two nights at Santiago. This ensures you can be seen at the Pilgrim office if that is your intent. It also gives you time to take in some of this marvelous, historic city.
Any time remaining might be placed in the front, at Porto, or on your way home, in Madrid. November is a great time to visit, as the crowds are mostly gone and the weather is more temperate.
I always work backwards from Santiago to determine my starting date, place and off-days, enroute. Ensuring that 'business' is taken care of in my planning first, just makes sense to me. Then again, I am an analyst by professional trade.
Hope this helps.
Lots of great things to do in Santiago including the Pilgrims museumI have 17 walking days (not counting travel) in November, flying in and out of Madrid. I'm planning to take 12 days to walk from Porto, but then I have 5 days leftover. Should I start farther out, south of Porto? or should I walk to Finnisterre or Muxia? (I've been to both; walked to Finnisterre in 2016 after the Frances) or the Ingles?
What I don't want to do is get in a car or bus anytime during those 17 days, but a train would work. (Car sickness.) I also don't really want to be completely alone the whole time. I know it's a risk, going in November, but one night I decided I couldn't wait until spring so I bought a ticket, squeezing it in between my partner's 50th birthday party and Thanksgiving. Yes, I'm addicted.
We can't predict the weather, but if I get to Madrid and the weather forecast says rain for a week in Portugal, I suppose I could scrap that whole thing and head south and walk the Mozarabe. Would anyone else be there this time of year?
This will be my 4th Camino; the first one (Frances) in May of 2016. This forum has been the best resource. Thanks to all of you for the abundance of info. It's made all the difference.
Yours,
Cat
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