Realize that the map apps probably don’t recognize the Camino apps and the Camino apps don’t know which hotel you are in. Use a maps app to enter your hotel address before you set out for that day.Know the Covid requirements for each destination.Unless you are young, fit, and are staying in hostiles without a reservation from day to day, use a transport service to forward your luggage to each new destination.You’ll need to save your energy to carry water, hat, sunscreen, a snack, moleskin & bandages. Carry as little in your daypack as is possible.Best to take then out when you’re on streets. Not all cars and trucks give way to clueless hikers. Be careful if you’re wearing earbuds! Many Camino paths are on busy streets or even short stretches on highways.Take your time! There is no need to hurry. Do not keep pushing through the pain! This could lead to stress fractures. Bring the proper bandages and wraps with you. Make sure you know how to treat them if needed. You can get them even if you are well-prepared for your Camino. Shin splints are the result of over-exertion.Make a few stops along the way for coffee or snacks. You’ll be standing there all sweaty, sometimes in the hot sun, sometimes in the pouring rain and can't check-in. Don’t be in such a hurry! If you walk too fast you’ll arrive at your next hotel before check-in time and sometimes before your luggage arrives (if you use a transport service).Make sure you are all in agreement so there is no guilt or hard feelings. If you do it with others be sure to discuss ahead of time what the plan is if you get separated. Don't be afraid to walk the Camino alone.Start preparing at least two months ahead of time to get your endurance built up and find out for yourself what works for YOU! I got all kinds of bad info from a lot of people who insisted they were experts or got their advice from experts they knew. Things like whether or not you should use poles, what kind of socks and underwear to bring, how you should take pictures. You're going to get a LOT of advice from every Camino expert out there.Whether it is to clear your head, set a personal speed, steps, or distance record, take pictures, take in the smells, sounds, and scenery of what’s around you. Everyone has their own reason for doing the Camino. Walk at your own pace, even if you’re with someone else, or a group.He finally did let us in a little early and we walked to a local gathering spot for some vino verde, snacks, and good times with the local boys. We had proof of vaccination and negative tests before we arrived, but that didn't seem to be enough. The hotel manager also insisted we show a QR code for our Covid status, which we could not get. This place got a bit sticky, since we walked too fast and arrived before check-in time. Our accommodations were at Casa dos Assentos. Very sunny and hot today, so it was nice to find our hotel had a swimming pool, but the water was way too cold to swim in. We walked only 9 miles from through lots of vineyards. Our accommodations were at Hotel Bagoeira in Barcelos. Much prettier than yesterday through lots of gorgeous countryside between Arcos and Barcelos. We walked somewhere between 12-14 miles, depending on which device was keeping track. Our accommodations were at Quinta de Sao Miguel de Arcos. Got to Arcos just before it started raining. Lots of trucks zoom by with little space, so we took the rural route instead through fields of corn and some pretty cool forests. We took a couple of detours to avoid walking on dangerous roads. We walked from Mosteiro (just north of Porto) to Arcos, a total of about 11 miles. Now to tour the town and drink some wine! A little too much vino verde, sardines, cheeses, sausage, bread, and fun times! We made it to Porto with no major issues and with all of our luggage.
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