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    RussGianni replied to the thread The Camino will provide?.

    People are decent! As a member of the LGBT community and a solo traveler,I was a little worried that I might be faced with some discrimination, but no! Open hearts and open minds everywhere I went. I. Finish my journey in Porto tonight, tomorrow...

    May 5, 2024
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    RussGianni replied to the thread The Camino will provide?.

    Before I started my walk, I had read “the Camino provides “. I must say, I was a bit sceptical about this saying, but now!!!! Yessssss! The camino does indeed provide.Never have I been so clear and focused as I am after completing my walk. The...

    May 5, 2024
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    RussGianni replied to the thread Grabbing lunch while walking Tui to Santiago.

    Great! I be prepared to have cash when I do this. I’m also curious about where I can sit down ? I’m mostly concerned with my O Porriño to Redondela portion. Tried to get a feel for this portion with google maps aerials . It seems very rural...

    Apr 20, 2024
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    RussGianni posted the thread Grabbing lunch while walking Tui to Santiago in 🇵🇹 Caminho PORTUGUÊS Central (Lisboa-Porto-Sant.).

    My final question since I have asked sooo many. Grabbing a light lunch that I can get on the go, hoping to grab it, and find a square or a bench to enjoy it, then get back to walking. Not really interested in sitting in a cafe or restaurant...

    Apr 20, 2024
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    RussGianni replied to the thread Taxis to Tui.

    Are you walking soon?? And where do you eat in Tui?

    Apr 19, 2024
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    RussGianni reacted to Janade's post in the thread The Camino for LGBTQ with Like.

    With respect, Bruce, as a straight male you will never know or truly understand the discrimination, homophobia, and harassment that those in the LGBTQ community may experience. Often there is no question of why it is occurring - many people are...

    Apr 17, 2024
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    RussGianni reacted to BruceNZ's post in the thread The Camino for LGBTQ with Like.

    Hi... as a straight older guy who walked that route some years ago there were times where 'acceptance' was not forthcoming. It happens to everyone for a lot of reasons not necessarily to do with you - the mistake would be to put down to being...

    Apr 17, 2024
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    RussGianni replied to the thread Taxis to Tui.

    Thanks

    Apr 17, 2024
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    RussGianni replied to the thread The Camino for LGBTQ.

    xosè If talking to you about my experience and furthering your research I would be happy to meet with you in Santiago. I will be staying an additional three days once I arrive. I’m a firm believer in any sort of research that can better anyone...

    Apr 17, 2024
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    RussGianni replied to the thread The Camino for LGBTQ.

    Hi Xosé Thanks for the research you are doing. I also have been curious about your topic. I am doing the walk for the first time from Portugal into Spain next week, and as a gay man, traveling solo, I have my trepidations about acceptance , both...

    Apr 17, 2024

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