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Thank you. With the exception of one day when I only wanted to sleep I never felt very sick.Thanks for sharing 'all' of your journey. As someone who is coming behind you in a couple weeks and keeping up with the news in Portugal, it's helpful to know how you are managing the external factors. I hope you are feeling better, and Buen Camino ~
All the best @trecile Great to know you’ll soon be in your way again. if you haven’t been to Porto before - or even if you have - you’re in for a treat. Starting with the train station. Enjoy.Thank you. With the exception of one day when I only wanted to sleep I never felt very sick.
Tomorrow I will take the train to Porto, and start walking again on Saturday.
Thanks.Take your wits with you if you are arriving at the Campanha Station. There are several ways to get to the center of town but they did their very best to make it confusing. It is definitely not as convenient as San Bento.
Good luck snagging one of those bungalows for 16e during the holiday or summer seasonsI took the train to Porto yesterday to restart my Camino.
It was a hot day, and I definitely didn't feel like doing tourist things on the crowded streets, so what's a pilgrim to do? Find some yellow arrows of course!
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I went to the cathedral and started walking along the river. My goal was Foz do Douro to get a head start on today's short walk to Lavra, but it was so nice walking by the ocean that I just kept going until I was in Matosinhos!
Today I walked about 12 km from where I left off on my little jaunt yesterday in Matosinhos to Praia de Angeiras where I'm staying at a camping place. They have a special pilgrim rate - I'm staying in a "bungalow" for only 16€. There are common toilets and showers down the path. I hope that I don't have to go in the middle of the night!
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The walk today was beautiful on boardwalks by the sea. I passed by Capela da Boa Nova - a little chapel on a site where there has been a church since the 14th century.
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This campground is massive. There are dozens of these little bungalows, larger units and probably hundreds of spaces for RVs and tents.
Excited for you. I am doing the Portugues starting Sept 14.I arrived in Lisbon on Wednesday after some stressful last minute flight changes. My evening flight from Denver to London was super delayed, so I had to accept an itinerary that left 4.5 hours earlier. I was literally on the phone with the United agent while I was simultaneously dragging suitcase and backpack upstairs and requesting an Uber to the airport. I made it there just about 10 minutes before boarding for the first of three flights. I arrived in Lisbon having barely slept a wink.
After a marathon sleep session I was still tired so opted for the hop on hop off bus tour to get an overview of the city.
Today I met up with forum members @jungleboy and @Wendy Werneth. After a short tour we had drinks then dinner, and took the obligatory selfie.
I'll be off bright and early in the morning!
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So much seems to have happened while I wasn't paying attention. I'm sorry about that. My thoughts are with you.I took the train to Porto yesterday to restart my Camino
Doug, last I saw, you were walking. Good. You were paying attention to that!So much seems to have happened while I wasn't paying attention. I'm sorry about that. My thoughts are with you.
Is this the Orbiter campsite near Lavra and Labruge? Can it be booked in advance at the Pilgrims rate? We are a family of 4 walking from Porto in 3 weeks so was thinking of staying here on night 2.I took the train to Porto yesterday to restart my Camino.
It was a hot day, and I definitely didn't feel like doing tourist things on the crowded streets, so what's a pilgrim to do? Find some yellow arrows of course!
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I went to the cathedral and started walking along the river. My goal was Foz do Douro to get a head start on today's short walk to Lavra, but it was so nice walking by the ocean that I just kept going until I was in Matosinhos!
Today I walked about 12 km from where I left off on my little jaunt yesterday in Matosinhos to Praia de Angeiras where I'm staying at a camping place. They have a special pilgrim rate - I'm staying in a "bungalow" for only 16€. There are common toilets and showers down the path. I hope that I don't have to go in the middle of the night!
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The walk today was beautiful on boardwalks by the sea. I passed by Capela da Boa Nova - a little chapel on a site where there has been a church since the 14th century.
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This campground is massive. There are dozens of these little bungalows, larger units and probably hundreds of spaces for RVs and tents.
Yes Orbitur camping in Angeiras. Find them on the internet and send an email. We did the same. Great place to stay restaurant for diner. Breakfast you can buy in a bakershop 200 meters away in the center of the village. Good valueIs this the Orbiter campsite near Lavra and Labruge? Can it be booked in advance at the Pilgrims rate? We are a family of 4 walking from Porto in 3 weeks so was thinking of staying here on night 2.
Ohh so sorry!I've been absent for a few days because my first day back on the Camino was also my last day - for this trip.
Shortly after I wrote my last post here I slipped and fell on some wet pavement and broke my arm - and my phone.
I was helped by some wonderful people who called an ambulance and waited with me until it arrived.
I had an initial surgery to stabilize the bones, and now have a "Franken-arm" with several pins sticking out.
I'll have another surgery in a few days, then I should be able to fly home a few days after that.
My daughter was able to fly over to help me out, and she has been amazing. We are settled into an apartment in Matosinhos for the time being, pending the scheduling of my next surgery.
Thankfully it was my left - non dominant arm.So sorry - it is so easy to have happen! You will be glad to get home from this trip! Was it your dominant arm or the other?
I am sorry to read your post, @trecile. At least you have your daughter there to be your replacement right hand. May it all get better from here on in.I've been absent for a few days because my first day back on the Camino was also my last day - for this trip.
Shortly after I wrote my last post here I slipped and fell on some wet pavement and broke my arm - and my phone.
I was helped by some wonderful people who called an ambulance and waited with me until it arrived.
I had an initial surgery to stabilize the bones, and now have a "Franken-arm" with several pins sticking out.
I'll have another surgery in a few days, then I should be able to fly home a few days after that.
My daughter was able to fly over to help me out, and she has been amazing. We are settled into an apartment in Matosinhos for the time being, pending the scheduling of my next surgery.
You have had a tough time! Best wishes and hope you heal quicklyI've been absent for a few days because my first day back on the Camino was also my last day - for this trip.
Shortly after I wrote my last post here I slipped and fell on some wet pavement and broke my arm - and my phone.
I was helped by some wonderful people who called an ambulance and waited with me until it arrived.
I had an initial surgery to stabilize the bones, and now have a "Franken-arm" with several pins sticking out.
I'll have another surgery in a few days, then I should be able to fly home a few days after that.
My daughter was able to fly over to help me out, and she has been amazing. We are settled into an apartment in Matosinhos for the time being, pending the scheduling of my next surgery.
I think she was still in Portugal!Oh my, @trecile, you have had a lot to cope with on this walk. Breaking a bone when you are far from home and navigating an unknown health system can be so difficult. Luckily, Spanish health care seems great, and it sounds like you were speedily connected with a surgeon. My thoughts are with you as you deal with all of this.
Oh, right! Hoping the health system there is great at handling arm surgery!I think she was still in Portugal!
Oh Terri, I am so sorry this happened to you. I actually had been a bit worried the past 3 days, because you had neither replied, nor posted to anything, nor had you even "liked" anything since Sat. morning. I wish to thank you for all the encouraging info you have provided me for my upcoming Portuguese Caminho, but more importantly, I wish you a SPEEDY recovery, and before long, a BOM CAMINHO.I've been absent for a few days because my first day back on the Camino was also my last day - for this trip.
Shortly after I wrote my last post here I slipped and fell on some wet pavement and broke my arm - and my phone.
No, I think that stupidity came more into play.So sorry to hear this.
Did your recent illness contribute to your fall?
No, I think that stupidity came more into play.
And starting on Friday my husband too!Speedy recovery! Good to hear you have your daughter around.
Sounds like an ingenious plan to get him on the camino!And starting on Friday my husband too!
You've figured out my plan. I believe it's what they call a "long con."Sounds like an ingenious plan to get him on the camino!
We're all out here thinking of you, @trecile.
You are a wiley operator!You've figured out my plan. I believe it's what they call a "long con."
@trecile, I am wondering how your second surgery went for you and if you are now back home. Possibly I missed one of your final posts about your broken arm; I'm not sure.I now have a date for the surgery to replace the external device with a plate and screws internally. I go in for the surgery on Tuesday, then the doctor will see me a few days later to determine when I can fly home.
Go to her page on FindPenguins@trecile, I am wondering how your second surgery went for you and if you are now back home. Possibly I missed one of your final posts about your broken arm; I'm not sure.
I hope all is well with you.
The second surgery went well. I will see the doctor again on Monday. When I left the hospital he did say that it's up to me when I want to go home.@trecile, I am wondering how your second surgery went for you and if you are now back home. Possibly I missed one of your final posts about your broken arm; I'm not sure.
I hope all is well with you.
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