Decision made

robertt said:

Hi pilgrims

Heaps of reasons against, as usual, but I'm off to finish the Camino Frances, starting from Pamplona late January. The present plan is to extend by walking down the coast to Porto, a reverse Portugues.

I've paid fares etc. No pulling back. I'm as nervous as an Australian opening bat. Gonna be cold, but I really couldn't face the crowds and heat. No doubt AndrewH will streak past me, just like sagalouts did at Conques. Andrew, look for a blue Kathmandu pack moving at an unnaturally slow pace.

Will be walking with '10 Miam Miam Dodo, and will buy a cheap Spanish phone. Anyone know if it will work in Portugal?

Santiago!
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Hi Rob,
Have fun!

Be aware that pilgs going south on the Cam Port. from SDC are not allowed to stay in the alb. in Tui. But it's a short walk over the bridge into Valença, Portugal, where there is a pousada next to the Firestation (bomberos).

PS Are Oz bats known to be nervous?

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robertt said:

Thanks for tips and good wishes.

Nomad, it sounds like you need a Camino soon, girl. That Cluny extension, maybe?

Caminando, I should explain that an Oz bat is a cricketer, a creature designed by God for the humiliation of Englishmen and, ahem, New Zealanders.

Merry Chrissy

Rob

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