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    Would it be overkill to bring both a rain jacket and the Altus poncho in Oct/Nov?

    Just speaking to the Houdini, it is one of my favorite jackets. It is so packable...although it will initially be super wrinkled afterward - and provides a surprising break from the wind. It slips easily under any outer/warmer layer. I also have some Houdini pants but understand they are not...
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    Is tap water safe to drink in Portugal?

    It was wonderful bicycling the CP! This was our first Camino and we found the infrastructure was excellent all the way, people were friendly...just a terrific experience! I would highly recommend a Camino by bicycle.
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    Is tap water safe to drink in Portugal?

    My husband and I bicycled the Portugues route in 2022 and had no issues with tap water in Portugal. Bon Camino!
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    Do You Know This Person?

    Thank you, Marc S. too!
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    Do You Know This Person?

    Thank you, VNWalking. I appreciate your help.
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    Do You Know This Person?

    Great idea! Thank you.
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    Do You Know This Person?

    Thank you, isawtman - I hadn't thought of that!
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    Do You Know This Person?

    Thank you for the suggestion and list of places you stayed. We actually did have some business cards with us on the Camino, but not on us or not in our thoughts when we met our friend from Utrecht unfortunately! Murphy's Law...and always a learning experience!
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    Do You Know This Person?

    My husband and I bicycled the Camino Portuguese this Fall, in September/October from Lisbon to Santiago, our first Camino. (It was incredible!) We met a delightful woman from Utrecht, The Netherlands along the way. Since we were bicycling, we did not often see walkers we met once we were...
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    Pilgrim Office QR Code Question

    I went to record my information on the Pilgrims Office website to get the QR code but am running into an issue. When I get to the line to fill in my nationality, “American” is not listed in the drop down, nor is “USA” or “United States”. This means I can’t complete the process. I must be missing...
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    Obtain the QR-CODE before you arrive in Santiago.

    Thank you, David. The bikes used would be pedal bikes with E assist. I appreciate your input and will see if I can get another source's thoughts on the matter as you suggest. Buen Camino!
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    Obtain the QR-CODE before you arrive in Santiago.

    I guess one would need the "by bicycle" part clarified then, just to be sure. Thank you for your help, Peter.
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    Obtain the QR-CODE before you arrive in Santiago.

    Peter - I understand that riding an E-bike disqualifies a person from receiving a Compostela. Is that your understanding? Thank you and Buen Camino
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    2nd Try for 1st Camino

    Along with many others worldwide, my husband and I were days from flying out to Spain for our first Camino when Covid hit. We are excited to be heading back in September 2022 for a slightly different Camino: biking the Camino Portuguese. To step..or pedal, I should say... onto the trail feels...
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    One hour, Madrid airport.

    That is the good feature of booking all the way through with one airline; they are obligated to get you to your destination. Buen camino!
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