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Fair enough. Often newbies are a bit intimidated by solo foreign travel, that wears off after a camino or 2. At least in my experience. Whatever a pilgrim chooses, a big buen Camino from me. -
I've done the CF in 2019 and in 2023 the CP (coastal and from the border central). The biggest difference I experienced on the CP was the missing "vibe" of the CF! It's just the feeling that I only encountered twice on the CP, once in Viana do...
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MickMac replied to the thread Camino Português v Camino Frances.I think you have summed it up very well the CP that was in my head, the words you used were "nice places", pleasant, relaxing, The scenery and architecture is different - both are appealing the word missing is challenging, and spectecular for me...
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Fair enough, everybody has their own opinions, no hate from me. Pro Portugal... the unique architecture of the churches, the colourful buildings, decorative tiles, the convento Christo in Tomar, the roman ruins of coinbriga, the student city...
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MickMac reacted to Maurice Frank's post in the thread Central Day 1 Route Options Porto to Vilarinho with
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Elle, Thank you so much for your impression, and for the link to the very detailed route description. On the Frances last year I walked all through Logrono and other cities and did not mind it. The cities offer a contrast to the countryside... -
MickMac reacted to lovelyshell's post in the thread Central Day 1 Route Options Porto to Vilarinho with Like.
Maurice, I also walked the Frances and did not mind the cities but none of the city walking was as boring as walking out of Porto. When I say never-ending it really feels like that. On the Frances you’re out of each city within an hour...
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MickMac posted the thread Camino Português v Camino Frances in 🇵🇹 Caminho PORTUGUÊS Central (Lisboa-Porto-Sant.).Not to be controversial 😉 but just my humble opinion, I have obsolutely no interest in walking the Camino Portuguese, "there I have said it" something I have felt for long time. I have walked the Camino Frances many times and last year...
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MickMac reacted to Maurice Frank's post in the thread Portuguese Central Day 1 Very Few Pilgrims with Like.
I began walking the Camino Portuguese Central route from the Porto Cathedral this morning. I’m now at Casa Da Laura in Vilarinho. I saw or met only three other pilgrims walking this route while I walked 7:40 AM to 2:05 PM). This albergue is not...
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MickMac reacted to David's post in the thread Blister-friendly sandals, and Sandal-friendly terrain on the Francigena with Like.
Hi. I cannot speak for your feet, only my own, but I have been wearing Newport Keen H2 trekking sandals for years in all weathers and have never had a blister. Excellent shaped footbed, rugged sole for all terrains. For me the textile upper is...
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MickMac reacted to donalomahony's post in the thread Blister-friendly sandals, and Sandal-friendly terrain on the Francigena with Like.
Trekking closed toe sandals worked for me on many Caminos and in all Summer and Autumn conditions, worn with a pair of mid cut hiking sox. NEWPORT KEENS are my current recommendation. This is the style I use...
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