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  1. mochilaverde

    Can I do the Camino Portugues (Coastal Route) in 10 days & Weather

    There is good public transport and a commuter rail line running north out of Porto along the coast, so you could plan to fly to Porto and start somewhere like Viana do Castelo. If you haven't spent much time in Portugal or Spain, it's nice to have some energy and time in your day to explore the...
  2. mochilaverde

    Best apps for offline maps?

    I use a map app (OSMand) with the route marked on my phone. Once you have downloaded the map of the area you're in, you don't need to be connected to wifi or data to use the map! https://osmand.net/ Once you install the app, download the regional maps for your camino route from within the...
  3. mochilaverde

    Washing on the Camino

    I hand-washed my socks, underwear and shirt daily, no need to find a washing machine. I did a load of all my clothing in a machine about once a week - and I usually found another solo person who was happy to share the machine with me.
  4. mochilaverde

    First time fears

    I use a map app (OSMand) with the route marked on my phone. I don't worry about getting lost AND it also allows me to improvise detours that go off the official route. Even better, once you have downloaded the map of the area you're in, you don't need to be connected to wifi or data to use the...
  5. mochilaverde

    Food & Dietary Restrictions on the Camino

    Most albergues don't serve meals, but this depends on your route. Some albergues have a kitchen (although the "kitchen" may not have pans or cooking utensils, just a microwave). Not every village has a restaurant (and restaurants often closed once a week for the staff to have a break), so it...
  6. mochilaverde

    Where to get a Scallop Shell in Madrid?

    Go to a restaurant and enjoy a plate of zamburinas. Pick your favourite shell and lick all the butter off. Soak the shell in a dilute bleach solution (1 tsp in 1L water) overnight. You can bore a hole in the shell with a swiss army knife.
  7. mochilaverde

    LIVE from the Camino Knee flare up and no room at the inn. Coastal rt

    There is also a bus between Povoa de Varzim and Pulia/Fao. https://aitc.cimcavado.pt/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/120-Povoa-de-Varzim-%E2%80%93-Viana-do-Castelo-4.pdf Rome2rio often has more complete information on public transport in Spain and Portugal than Google Maps does. However, you should...
  8. mochilaverde

    How to get the train from Madrid to Sarria on Oct

    I found a train at 13:15 from Madrid Chamartin on Oct 16. The itinerary for the trip shows all the way to Lugo (after Sarria) and there is a notice that a bus replaces the train after Ourense. Try doing a search with the origin station "Madrid (todas)" and don't restrict the departure time?
  9. mochilaverde

    Lightweight cooking Pot or Cup?

    I carried a microwaveable tupperware container - good for microwaving ramen, for takeaway leftovers or just for carrying tomatoes without squishing them.
  10. mochilaverde

    Ultreia Sheet Music

    https://eichinger.ch/eichifamilyhom/Reisen/Jakobsweg/LePuy-Conques/EN/Ultreia.htm http://j.dauneau.free.fr/Partition%2010%20-%20Ultreia.pdf https://musescore.com/user/50004425/scores/8268917 https://musescore.com/user/50004425/scores/8268740 Recording by Jean-Claude Benazet Thanks for the...
  11. mochilaverde

    Hi I'm new here. I'm Bevey. We will be doing the Central Route arriving on Sept. 21st.

    Two thoughts: You have a long travel day to get from Lisbon, what about staying two nights in Barcelos and starting from there? Barcelos is a larger town and interesting to explore. what about walking on the Coastal route for a day from Vila do Conde to Apúlia/Fão, then taking a bus from...
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    Before Pontevedra

    https://www.google.com/maps/place/Pontevedra,+Spain/@42.4166688,-8.6350834,21z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0xd2f71cf339da6d7:0x6d5b163a1be431d4!8m2!3d42.4298846!4d-8.6446202!16zL20vMDFxcGxn?entry=ttu Apps that use Open Street Maps (ie Osmand) often have more detailed information than Google Maps has. The...
  13. mochilaverde

    Hotel Akerreta, Akerreta

    5 PM is the end of the siesta, so perhaps you just missed them? Most places aren't very concerned with updating their hours on google, but if they were taking a vacation day, they would have probably put a sign on the door. Ah well, next time you do the Camino Frances....
  14. mochilaverde

    Portuguese Central Day 1 Very Few Pilgrims

    There are a couple of other albergues in Vilharinho - maybe take a wander around town and see if there is anyone at the other albergues? (or anyone with packs at a cafe?) Quite a few people do the first stretch out of Porto on the coastal route, then join the central route at Sao Pedro de Rates...
  15. mochilaverde

    Blister-friendly sandals, and Sandal-friendly terrain on the Francigena

    Another vote to try on some different sandals (and doing a long test walk if you can borrow some from a friend with similar-sized feet). Look for a sandal with adjustable straps at the ball of the foot, the front of the ankle and at the heel. Take a pair of socks when you go shopping - wearing...
  16. mochilaverde

    Camino by skateboard?

    For many people, including me, part of the point of walking the camino was to talk to other people walking along the way. If you blaze past people on a skateboard (or a bike), you miss opportunities for leisurely conversations. I get around by bike at home, but I would probably not choose to do...
  17. mochilaverde

    Rain gear on Ingles in beginning October

    Consider an umbrella with a pack clip for hands-free walking. I also brought a plastic poncho which folds up really compactly - better if there is rain and gusting wind.
  18. mochilaverde

    Popped blister help

    You will be more comfortable in hiking sandals. You can easily take a bus from O Porrino to the Decathlon in Vigo - I did this with a camino friend last year who also had terrible blisters. Spoiler: the bus stop nearest the Decathlon is on the top of a hill with a magnificent view. Instead of...
  19. mochilaverde

    Do I really need a hat?

    I brought both a hat and an umbrella, mostly because I found a poncho too hot and too fussy for walking in the rain (stopping to take the poncho on and off was a hassle). I can attach the umbrella to my pack so that I can walk with my arms at my side. Keep in mind that carrying an open umbrella...
  20. mochilaverde

    Help with blisters

    Blisters are the worst! For small blisters, Compeed plasters can make a blister more comfortable. Could you walk in hiking sandals for a bit to give your toes a break? If you don't have sandals and can't borrow a pair, you might look for a Decathlon. Once your toes have had a chance to recover...

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