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  1. TashH

    Best Tattoo Place in Santiago

    I had mine done at Ethan Clay. Pilgrim deal on prices. Clean, efficient studio.
  2. TashH

    CP Coastal - Trail or Not

    I walked in Salomon Glide Trail runners and they were perfect! There is a mix of terrain and these shoes were well cushioned and comfortable?
  3. TashH

    Washing clothes on CP

    I walked from Porto this time last year. At the start, I hand washed my clothes every day but to be honest that got a bit tedious. Every 3-4 days, if the albergue had a washing machine, I would use it. Every machine I used had its own washing powder/liquid as part of the cycle and it made my...
  4. TashH

    Insoles causing heel slippage

    My podiatrist made me some thick, cushioned inersoles which made keeping my heel in some shoes very tricky. A lot of trial and error to find the right shoes. I ended up walking the Camino in Salomon Glide Max TR Trail Runners. Heel area deep enough to hold my heel in place. Great cushioning in...
  5. TashH

    Porto Hostel/ albergue with pilgrim dinner

    I stayed at House of Sandeman in Porto (Gaia) before I started my Camino. They do a €10 hostel dinner. The other guests were predominantly pilgrims. It was a wonderful way to start my Camino and I would intermittently see the people I met here along the way. A wonderful experience. I highly...
  6. TashH

    Help with blisters

    I got two blisters. One on my little toe, from wearing slides around town one evening and one on my fourth toe, other foot. I did not do anything to them. The one on my little toe - the fluid eventually reabsorbed, skin dried and peeled and revealed new, healed skin underneath. The bodies...
  7. TashH

    Accommodation between Armenteira and Vilanova de Arousa

    I also stayed in Os Castanos. Nice little treat to have a room to myself. Excellent breakfast!
  8. TashH

    What Do You Regret?

    I regret not spending more time exploring as I walked. I tended to focus on walking from point A to point B each day and getting to the albergue in time for a bed. Once I recognised this, I did try to change, and booking accommodation ahead did help with this but I still think I could have taken...
  9. TashH

    Boat from Vilanovo de Arousa

    I was on the boat early in the morning and was glad I wore lots of layers of clothing as well as my rain jacket. I did not get wet but the speed the boat travels does create a wind chill.
  10. TashH

    Right quad pain, ok to push through or something to be worried about?

    I have, on a number of occasions, had severe quad pain (cramp type pain) specifically when walking downhill that doesn’t seem to be a problem when walking uphill and it was related to hydration. While at the pharmacy, get some electrolytes to add to your water and increase your water intake. And...
  11. TashH

    Liner Socks

    I started my walk with nylon liners under my socks but in the end just put some ‘foot glide’ on my feet each day and wore Steigen anti blister running socks (Lycra & nylon blend) They are my sock of choice for all walking and hiking that I do. They fit snug and don’t slide.
  12. TashH

    Tattoo

    My family are much the same but honestly, who cares! One little yellow arrow is hardly offensive. I warned my husband I was getting one before I came home and he was not happy, but I’m a 50+ woman who’s quite capable of making my own choices and I was very proud of what I had achieved (flying...
  13. TashH

    Accommodation in Porto

    It was lovely! Everything I needed and wanted before I started walking. Looking forward to going back again one day. Drinking my morning coffee, sitting at the window watching the rising sun glistening on Porto was worth it alone!
  14. TashH

    Accommodation in Porto

    I stayed at The House of Sandeman. Was fabulous. There are also private rooms, other wise male, female or mixed bunk rooms. They do a €10 pilgrims meal in the evening but also very close to restaurants etc. Beautiful views of the river from the common area particularly at sunrise and sunset...
  15. TashH

    Tattoo

    I had mine done at Ethan Clay tattoo studio. There are deals for pilgrims.
  16. TashH

    Route opinion

    Nowhere specifically. I had planned to take a rest day but found I didn’t need it. I walked a couple shorter days instead. Everywhere I walked through and stayed was lovely. Allow time to explore the Fortaleza de Valenca before crossing the bridge into Tui (which has a lovely old town area). I...
  17. TashH

    Hostels in Porto

    How long are you in Porto? I arrived late and stayed in the hotel directly across from the airport. The following day I caught the train into Porto and stayed at The Sandeman for 2 nights, it’s excellent and I highly recommend it.
  18. TashH

    Safety concerns: First time walking Camino Portuguese as a female traveller

    I walked the Portuguese Camino last September by myself. There were many solo, or pairs of women walking. I had no issues what so ever. Use normal safety measures as you would anywhere.
  19. TashH

    Route opinion

    No problem. On day 10 I should have walked to Arcade which would have made the next day to Combarro a bit shorter.
  20. TashH

    Route opinion

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