Ten Points to Ponder on the Camino Portugue's
by Sue and Marietjie
- Training is important - you should be able to comfortably walk at least 15-20 km with your pack before you leave
- Ordinary running shoes are not the best option - get yourself a good pair of outdoor shoes with multi-terrain soles and do your training with them - but be careful, boots may be too stiff and too heavy
- Food is readily available all along the way, but power snacks like nuts and raisins keep the energy levels up - so take these along
- Food and drink are very affordable and of good quality
- You don't have to carry your whole water supply for the day with you as there are lots of potable water on the route and even the smallest little café sells bottled water
- The pilgrims' hostels on this Camino are, as far as we could tell, all very good - clean, well-equipped and well looked after
- Hostels and/or other accommodation are available within easy "day-walk" distances
- The popular "Guide to the Camino Portugués" by John Brierley needs updating - some of the bus, train and metro timetables have changed and some have been discontinued - verify the information, especially if you are on a tight schedule (editor's note: check for John's latest updates on his website: www.caminoguides.com)
- Day temperatures were high (around 30°C) but evenings were mild, and we had no rain along the way when we walked in September 2007
- Go with an open mind and enjoy every minute
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