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  1. Bernie Brunino

    Is tap water safe to drink in Portugal?

    I am from Canada and have been on the Portuguese Camino for over a week now. Been drinking tap water since I got here and no issues.
  2. Bernie Brunino

    Hands up! Where are forum members from?

    North America (Canada)
  3. Bernie Brunino

    A hard landing upon returning home

    I have done several Camino’s and I have had that same feeling ever time I come home. I can only tell you that eventually it does pass. I have found no quick remedy to date. It may give you some solace in knowing most people I have met go through a “blue“ period upon returning to their normal...
  4. Bernie Brunino

    Canada - Camino de la Isla

    I actually did the Island Walk in September, 2021 and well worth it. I had done Camino’s in Europe and really didn’t know what to expect from this one but soooo glad I gave it a shot. In reading some of the comments on this thread, I agree that it may not have the infrastructure of a 1,000...
  5. Bernie Brunino

    When do most pilgrims feel like quitting the Camino de Santiago?

    My first Camino was the CF and I was not prepared as I should have been. Day one, I had to take Via Val Carlos because Napoleon Route closed because of snow. Rainy day and part way through, I ran out of water. First fountain I got to had sign to not drink the water. A woman had to be taken away...
  6. Bernie Brunino

    I'm leaving on a jet plane!

    Hello Camino Chrissy. You will love it. I did the entire VF just prior to the Covid shutdowns and it is one of my favorite camino's to date. Lucca to Rome is amazing. I actually took a day off while I was in Lucca - beautiful place to spend some time. I really don't see any glitches for...
  7. Bernie Brunino

    Is my daily average goal too ambitious?

    You seem to be in good shape so my answer to you would be yes. I did the French Camino in 2017 and completed it in 26 days. I stayed in Santiago for a day and then did the Santiago-Muxia-Finesterre trek. I took my time on this stretch and did it in 4 days. I think you should make out just...
  8. Bernie Brunino

    Is it okay to want to walk the Frances alone?

    I I’ve done 3 Camino’s on my own for the same reasons. I’ve met other pilgrims along the way - which was a nice break but I always leave myself the option to break away whenever I like. Enjoy.
  9. Bernie Brunino

    I have lost myself

    I did my first Camino in 2017. I was told before I did this Camino about “post Camino blues”. In fact, I met a lady at the Santiago train station the day after I finished this Camino, that I would go through a period of feeling blue - and everyone was right. I felt a lot like how you described...
  10. Bernie Brunino

    Starting my camino frances on 28th of may!

    Good day Huub: Hope all the travel restrictions are lifted for you to do this wonderful walk. I can tell you its an experience you will never forget. You will love it and get to meet some great people as an added bonus. I still keep in touch with people I met four years ago on this walk...
  11. Bernie Brunino

    Porto to Santiago

    Thanks everyone for your input. Definitely gives me good information to plan my walk. Now, if only this horrible pandemic can be controlled by the vaccines this year, I will experiencing this walk first hand.
  12. Bernie Brunino

    Porto to Santiago

    If things improve over the next few months, I am considering starting in Porto and going to Santiago or maybe Finnestera. Any comments on walking this route along the coast? Thanks.
  13. Bernie Brunino

    Accommodations

    I am currently doing the VF from Canterbury to Rome. I just completed my third week and was going to wait until I got home to post this. But, I thought it would be better to it now in case you are planning this trip. Many of the accommodations listed in the Lightfoot guide are out of business...
  14. Bernie Brunino

    Having a hard time

    I don't think there are many people that walk the Camino and quickly forget about it. I walked it last year and honestly, have never got over it. I continued walking from Santiago to Muxia and to Finnisterra. On my final few kilometers to the lighthouse in Finisterra (end of the line), I...
  15. Bernie Brunino

    How tough is SJPdP to Roncesvalles... Need Advice

    I think you're freaking because you're getting close to the start date. It's a tough day but their are tougher and everyone of them worth while. I am a couple of years older than you, roughly the same weight pack when I walked it last year and I did fine - it was hard but not scary. Keep your...
  16. Bernie Brunino

    Via Francigena

    Hello All. I walked the French Camino last year and had the experience of my life. However, it left me longing to do another pilgrimage. I have been researching Via Francigena and have a couple of questions to anyone that has walked this one before. I intend to do the full walk - Canterbury to...
  17. Bernie Brunino

    Wait or start walking on 28th March 2018

    I started my walk March 30, 3017. Napoleon route was closed and apparently opened three days after I left. You will bind the second half of the via Valcarlos route every bit as challenging. Just make sure you have water. I would suggest you don’t skip this first leg of the Camino just because...
  18. Bernie Brunino

    Camino Frances in March/April 2018

    Hi Kevin. I walked the Camino the same time you are planning yours. Weather does vary as posted by other members. One suggestion for you. I also had to take theVia Valcarlos route because of the snow. I silently breathed a sigh of relief thinking I’d have an easy first day. WRONG!! Starts of...
  19. Bernie Brunino

    My Camino

    Hello Susan. My condolences on the passing of your husband. I walked the Camiño Francais in 2017 starting about a week later than your intended start. Weather was irrational first few days with rain for 2 days, snow one night, blistering hot and then back to cooler weather. Personally, being...
  20. Bernie Brunino

    My Camino

    Hello Susan.

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