u/TravellingGal-2307

Just some thoughts from Portuguese Coastal:

1. No regrets from booking shorter days. So far we have done 19 km & 9 km and tomorrow will be 12. First day was long and tough but we took 7 hrs to do it and it was fine. Happy to meander slowly today and looking to a similar pace tomorrow with an early end to the day. Time to explore, relax, savour the experience.

2. Really happy with my decision to bring a Life Straw drinking bag with us. There are lots of dodgy water sources, the Life Straw filter keeps us safe. I also packed a little microfibre cloth (the sort you might use to clean around the house) and it's been perfect for wiping off wet benches.

3. The hills are tough and steep. Do not underestimate the climbs. Poles are helpful on the hills.

4. The route wayfinding is just excellent. Yellow arrows are everywhere. A good ap is very reassuring and we have been super happy with Wise Pilgrim. Learn how to use it - I had to show someone today some of the tools. The elevation tracker is so reassuring! Knowing how much more climbing to go really helps.

Buon Camino!

What is with this weather forecast? 80% chance of rain every day for the next week? Thunder showers?

What's the on the ground experience people are having this week? We fly Wednesday, start walking Saturday. Starting to think I need to completely re-evaluate my clothing choices. I can do some rain, but every day? Thunder and lightning?

I hate driving downtown, but I have committed to dropping my son and his GF off for a cruise later this week. I was wondering about using the lower Waterfront Road that goes under the cruise terminal. Is there a way for pedestrians with luggage to get up to street level from down there? A publicly accessible elevator maybe? I know where there is one that brings you up behind Miku into Granville Square, which would be OK, but I thought I'd ask if there is anything closer?