desertwoman

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- desertwoman reacted to Roland49's post in the thread Accommodation in Lisbon and Porto with Like.
  
  Last time I stayed in the Albergue do Porto for the start of my Camino, for the vacation after the CP I stayed at "A Portuguesa Guesthouse". Very nice mix of hostel / hotel in an old townhouse. Just 5 mins from Trindade station. A very good...
  
  Sep 7, 2024
- desertwoman reacted to lettinggo's post in the thread Accommodation in Lisbon and Porto with Like.
  
  Hola When I walked about 8 years ago from Porto I stayed here: https://albergueperegrinosporto.pt/ It was a good albergue and it is pretty close to the center. Host was kind and the place was clean and nice. I would stay there again if I...
  
  Sep 7, 2024
- desertwoman posted the thread Accommodation in Lisbon and Porto in Camino Portuguese albergues, pensions and hostals.
  
  Great Morning Everyone! I will be arriving in Lisbon on September 16 and Porto on the 19th. Accommodation suggestions would be appreciated during my stay in these amazing cities. I have read through the albergues and hostels but personal...
  
  Sep 7, 2024
- desertwoman reacted to t2andreo's post in the thread Waist/front Pack with Like.
  
  Here is the direct website. They list their resellers. https://elementerre.fr/sac-ceinture/134--advent-.html It comes in black/grey and bright neon green/grey. The green would be an aid for visibility and enhanced safety when road-walking. I...
  
  Aug 10, 2024
- desertwoman reacted to wynrich's post in the thread Waist/front Pack with Like.
  
  This is the waist pack I use and it's perfect for me. Water bottle always handy. (Might not be easy to get outside the US?) It works fine so pack is in front. https://www.rei.com/product/227961/rei-co-op-trail-5-waist-pack
  
  Aug 8, 2024
- desertwoman reacted to MikeyC's post in the thread Waist/front Pack with Like.
  
  I use a waist pack from Elementerre, a French brand. Has two bottle holders which is better for balance. I bought mine in Carrion but a search online shows them available at around €25
  
  Aug 8, 2024
- desertwoman reacted to canyonhiker's post in the thread Waist/front Pack with Like.
  
  This is what I used: https://chickentrampergear.com/products/water-bottle-sleeve
  
  Aug 8, 2024
- desertwoman reacted to hieudovan's post in the thread Waist/front Pack with Like.
  
  I bought 2 bottle holders for my backpack front straps. Easily carried and accessible. Sometimes I use one of them to store a banana so it does not get smushed.
  
  Aug 8, 2024
- desertwoman reacted to Pafayac's post in the thread Waist/front Pack with Like.
  
  How much time do you wait between consuming their contents and starting walking ?
  
  Aug 7, 2024
- desertwoman reacted to Bill905's post in the thread Waist/front Pack with Like.
  
  I too use a waist bag to keep my day-to-day items and to reduce the number of times the backpack needs to be removed. It's indispensable. For my cards, cash, and passport etc. I use a secure neck pouch under my shirt. For my pack I used to use a...
  
  Aug 7, 2024
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