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    Is this a thing I can do?

    Just get a good pair of trail runners before you start. They will last you way past the length of the Camino. On my last Camino, in 2019, of over 1000 kilometres, my trail runners were less than half worn. I have used them for walking at home until last month and they would have done about 3000...
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    Is 5 days in Finisterre a bad idea?

    I arrive in Finistere one day, spend the next day there and then get the bus back to SDC the next morning. That is enough for me.
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    Be careful with phones.

    Hi Mycroft, I have a very small camera. It has a viewfinder as I cannot see what I am trying to photograph in a screen on the back of a modern camera in daylight. I do not have any other electronic devices.
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    Be careful with phones.

    Hello Real Pixie, I have 8" x 4" (200 x 100mm) flat zipped pouch. Inside it goes my cash, cash passport card, credential, passport, and insurance details. When full, it is only about 1/2" (12mm) thick. It is on a piece of elastic which goes around my waist under my walking shorts. You cannot...
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    Be careful with phones.

    I have never experienced any of these problems. Simply because I don't have a cellphone. I have never felt the need for one and I get on perfectly well without one. I have done three Caminos and starting a fourth next month, all without phone, email, text or information on the net. I am 81 and...
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    Money taken from my Cash Passport! ☹️

    Hi Kathymac, I do not know the best time to start there. I personally start about mid June I one started towards the end of May. When starting at these times, the weather seems to be settled. Not as wet as April - May and not as hot as August - September. People usually start when they can get...
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    Money taken from my Cash Passport! ☹️

    I take a Cash Card with me loaded with the currencies I will be using. I withdraw cash from ATMs, usually those in bank foyers and pay cash for everything. I have never had a problem.
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    Surprised at our test results poncho vs jacket

    On my last three Caminos I have used one of those cheap plastic ponchos from a cheap Asian shop that cost $NZ 2.50. That is about 1.25 Euros or $US 1.50. I have had to use it about eight times in both light and heavy rain. It goes over my pack and keeps both me and the pack perfectly dry. I must...
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    The Camino will provide?

    I live in a medium sized town in New Zealand. I am 80 years old so I have time to spare. The locals say that I am a "professional volunteer" because I volunteer for anything that needs doing in the town This includes helping in Op-Shops, helping run Xmas parades and Xmas carnivals, I am the...
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    Matosinhos Albergue

    Is there a municipal albergue in Matosinhos, on the Portuguese north of Porto? If not can someone please recommend a very cheap hostel.
  11. Old Kiwi

    Accommodation in Porto

    Thank you all. We are booked into the Porto albergue.
  12. Old Kiwi

    Accommodation in Porto

    Thank you to all who offered advice. It is much appreciated.
  13. Old Kiwi

    Accommodation in Porto

    Hi Amachant, No problem with my daughter's age. She is 60 and I am 81.
  14. Old Kiwi

    Accommodation in Porto

    My daughter and I will be on the Portuguese on June and July starting in Lisbon. We will arrive in Porto about the 27th of June. We want to stay for three nights. Can we stay in an albergue for that long? If not has any body got any suggestions for a very cheap place to stay.
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    The Three Wise Men

    If you look carefully you will see that both photos are taken at the same place. It is all in the small details.
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