The question was: I randomly read about the Camino in a book in spring 2006 and jumped on to walk to Santiago de Compostela and onwards to Finisterre without any preparations or knowledge about the route what so ever. I…
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TIP: Rain gear recommendations
The question was: We are walking from Leon in May. I’ve read it can be VERY rainy….would appreciate suggestions on how to stay dry and where in the U.S. to purchase. We have Gortex jackets and rain pants, but that…
Ibuprofen and the Camino de Santiago
The question was: Can someone please advise me of the availability of ibuprofen in Spain? In the US it is available in large quantities at low cost without prescription but I know that in some countries you can only obtain…
Tagged with: Ibuprofen, Medical Insurance, Medicines
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How to Pack Medicines for the Camino?
The question was: Any thoughts on how best to pack pills/medicine for the camino? Read the conversations and responses to how to best Pack Medicines for the Camino de Santiago here in our Camino forum.
Tagged with: Medical Insurance, Medicines, Travel Insurance, Vitamin
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Can I walk from Leon to Santiago in 2 Weeks?
The question was: I am wanting to walk from Leon to Santiago. Is it possible to do in 2 weeks? Or is that pushing it? Read the conversation on Walking from Leon to Santiago in 2 weeks i our Camino forum.
Tagged with: 1 week, 2 weeks, 2-3 week Camino, 3 weeks, 4 weeks, Leon
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Pamplona to Roncesvalles by taxi, how much?
The question was: Does anyone know what the approximate current charge is to take a taxi from Pamplona train station to Roncesvalles? Read the conversation on the cost of taking a taxi from Pamplona to Roncesvalles here in our Camino de…
iPad for the Camino de Santiago?
The question was: I am considering whether to bring my ipad this year, to be able to communicate with home more easily and hopefully keep a blog. But I have a couple of questions for those of you with some…
What are the negatives that people have come across that we dont hear about?
The question was: We read mostly about the positive aspects of the Camino(written by wonderful,helpful,positive people!!)…..What are the negatives that people have come across that we dont hear about ? Your experiences may help others avoid the pitfalls. Read the…
My 5-days on Camino Frances
This pilgrim shares his experience of walking 5 days on the Camino Frances. Hi all, I walked just 5 days of the Camino Frances from 28 Aug to 1 Sept 2012, not very long but I found this Forum really helpful and useful before…
Backpack security – do I need locks and a mesh?
The question was: I’ll be walking from SJPP in mid April. I’ve read on a couple of blogs that some pilgrims have secured their backpacks in their albergues using a Pacsafe mesh cover. I’ll be carrying my valuables with me…
When do you book your flight out of Santiago?
The question was: Does anyone have experience with waiting to book your outward journey from Santiago until you’ve arrived (or perhaps when you’re close enough to the end that you can tell when you’ll be getting there)? I’m keen to…
Tagged with: Airline, airport, Ryanair, Santiago Airport, Travel
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Who packed vitamins for their Camino de Santiago?
The question was: I just put six weeks of vitamins in baggies and they weigh alot…well, at least the same as a large yellow onion. Heres what I take per day: One Multi, One Flax, Two Fish Oil, One Cal/Mag/D3…
I am walking on a budget. Can I do it for under €800?
The question was: I intend to walk from sjpp to santiago, 4-5 weeks maximum, any ideas as to how much i would roughly have to take. Do you think it possible to do it on 800 euro? Read the conversation…
From Santiago, should I walk to Muxia or Finisterre first?
The question was: Can anyone suggest which is the best route to go? Santiago to Muxia to Fisterrra (then bus back) or Santiago to Fisterra to Muxia (then bus back) Veer left or veer right at Hospital? I have a…
Tagged with: Finisterre, Fisterra, Muxia, The Fisterrana
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I don’t have 4 weeks off, can I skip the middle?
The question was: My wife and I have only 15 walking days to work with for our planned camino starting in April. Since we do not have time for the whole thing, we thought we might walk the beginning and…
Can I walk from Porto to Santiago in 10 days?
The question was: I’m planning on walking from Porto in May. Is 10 walking days enough to make it to Santiago? I have 12 days total but would like an extra day or two in Porto before my flight home.…
Tagged with: Camino Portugues, Camino Portugues Coastal Route, Camino Portugues por la Costa, porto
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How long does it take to walk the Camino de Santiago?
The question was: I am planning to walk from St Jean at the end of August and have really only 30-32 days to do it in. I a mfairly fit and a good walker. All that I have read tells…
What about Computer security along the Camino?
The question was: I was thinking I might make the minimum payment on my credit card on-line, but then had second thoughts. How secure would a public computer be in Spain, or anywhere else for that matter? Read the whole…
Top 5 memorable points on the Camino de Santiago
The question was: Over the 825 kms from St Jean to Santiago there must be places you remember most.To get the ball rolling here in no particular order are mine. my first glimpse of Roncevalles…and knowing the end of day…
What is best route to take while walking with a seven year old?
The question was: Has anyone had the experience of walking the camino with a seven year old child? I hope to go in 2013 around may but I’ve read that in previous years the weather has been terrible! The…
Tagged with: 7 year old, Child, Children, Walking with a child
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What about Hiking Boot Maintenance for the Camino de Santiago?
The question was: How do I keep my boots soft and supple as I break them in for my Camino? I am old enough to remember using saddle soap on my baseball glove, but I wonder if there is something…
Tagged with: Boots, Hiking boots, Hiking Shoes, Maintenance, shoes
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Any recommendations for accommodation in Finisterre? The Finisterre lighthouse hotel?
The question was: Anybody got contact details for the Finisterre lighthouse hotel or better accommodation in Finisterre? Read the good conversation on accommodation in Finisterre and sleeping at the Light House in our Camino Forum.
Tagged with: Finisterre, Lodging, Private accommodation, The Fisterrana
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Walking from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela
The question was: Me and my mother are going to walk Sarria -Santiago, we have 10 days and three are travelingdays. I saw that the best option probably is to take the bus from Santiago to Sarria and walk the…
To start in St. Jean Pied de Port or Roncesvalles?
The question was: I notice on the Camino Forum that some people prefer to start their Camino walk from Roncesvalles, as opposed to starting from St. Jean Pied de Port. What is the main reason for this? The pilgrim’s guidebook…
Tagged with: Roncesvalles, Saint Jean de Pied de Port, SJPP
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Which sleeping bag is best for the Camino de Santiago?
The question was: I’ll be setting off from St Jean on 1 October. I’ve got a silk liner but I suppose I’ll also need a sleeping bag at this time of year. I only have a 36l Osprey Stratos backpack…
Tagged with: Fleece sleeping bag, Sleep outside, Sleeping bag, Sleeping mat, Sleepwear
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Is starting from Pamplona ‘cheating’?
The question was: I am starting my Camino on the 25th March. I have booked my train to Pamplona, arriving late Sunday evening, 24th March with a view to staying overnight in Pamplona and getting the train to Roncenvalles to start the…
Planning your Camino – about letting go
The question/comment was: I will be doing my first Camino in September. I am an organised person, and I have been organising this journey for some time. I like to know what’s coming up, and plan for it. But come…
Can I take the bus to Finisterre?
The question was: I wanna know if there are any bus services I can avail from Santiago to Finisterre? And how much time does it take to reach there by bus? Can I reach Finisterre, spend some time and get…
TIP: On photography and camera selection for the Camino
Not really a question, but some great tips related to photography and the selection of a camera for the Camino de Santiago. For those of us who love photography, the Camino presents a dilemma. Leaving behind the large print and low light capabilities…
Has your camino experience changed who you are as a person?
The question was: I’m fascinated to know if people feel real, lasting changes have taken place in their lives after walking the camino. There is so much expectation and reading various blogs, some people seem to arrive with so…
Should I use insoles?
The question was: I will soon be doing my first Camino. I have two metal plates in my spine from a car accident many years ago, and because of this I need good cushioning in my boots, otherwise my back…
What is the best starting point for a 2-3 week Camino?
The question was: I’m thinking of walking the camino for the first time this May. I have 2/3 weeks (I can’t get any more holiday from work) and was wondering what route would be best for this time of year…
Bed Bugs (2013)
The question was: I found many discussions about this, but most of them was solved by Permethrin, but I can not find it in Europes stores. Is this problem really so hot on Camino Frances, or are there just few rare…
To finish in Santiago de Compostela, or not?
The question was: I will be heading out on my first Camino in May and need some advice with my plan. I only have three weeks and can’t walk the whole way so… should I plan my route to end…
What is the hardest part of the Camino Frances?
The question was: which is the hardest part of the camino frances? i’m planing to do it during this summer, alone. Read the interesting conversation on the hardest part of the Camino Frances here in our Camino forum.
Experiences while being sick on the camino?
The question was: Over the last few days I have been down with some kind of cold/flu bug (bad cough, achy muscles, no energy). I was lying in bed yesterday, trying to force myself to get up and make some…
2012 Pilgrim Statistics
As posted in this forum posts by JohnnyWalker (he is a volunteer at the pilgrims office in Santiago) the 2012 statistics are out. For more statistics and more on the pilgrims office, have a look at their website here. Statistics of…
Tagged with: Camino de Santiago Statistics, Pilgrim Statistic, Pilgrim Statistics, Statistics
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Hi Tech vs. Low Tech clothing
The question was: I spent 12 months working and treking all over India. I used 100% cotton shirts as they were the most comfortable. After reading a lot of posts on here, I decided to follow the advice and…
I’m agnostic, should I be walking the Camino?
The question was: I consider myself an agnostic, from a catholic family. I have agreed to join my Uncle on his journey. He has been travelling from Le Puy in several stages. He was travelling with a friend who can…
When do pilgrims walk the Camino de Santiago?
This is not really a question, but more a tip. If you are looking for information on “when” pilgrims walk the Camino, have a look at our Camino de Santiago Calendar here. If you have your dates set, send a PM (Private…
Tagged with: Best time to walk, Camino Calendar, When do Pilgrims Walk the Camino
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How do we deal with snoring in Albergues?
The question was: Snoring is prominently featured in virtually every blog about the Camino, usually with a mixture of humor and irritation. I heard several times that some albergues have rooms or space set aside for snorers, but I never found one. I…
How do you get time off from work?
The question was: To those of you who do the entire Camino Frances in 1 go (not splitting it up into different parts), what about your jobs? What kind of job do you have (if you have one), and how…
The Camino is not for everyone
Not really a question, but still and interesting conversation that started with: The first part is a no-brainer: There are some people who simply are not cut out for long-distance hikes, physically or mentally. A 700 km. walk, or…
Can I walk a Gluten Free Camino?
The question was: Please advise what and how one does manage their GF diet on the Camino? Of course, I will carry my own food but can I cook in some places as well? Read the interesting conversation on…
What T-shirts to wear?
The question was: Is it true better not to wear cotton on the Camino, because it easy gets wet and takes long to dry? What type of fabric is better? I saw some very nice shirts from buff. But they are…
Phones in Spain
The question was: My girlfriend and I are planning to do the Camino in April and are thinking that at some point we may spend time walking alone. What I would like to know is if anyone knows if we…
Lisbon to Porto – the good, the bad and the ugly
Not really a question, but some good observation from a pilgrim that recently walked from Lisbon to Porto: There’s quite a lot of debate as to whether the Lisbon-Porto stretch (specifically the central way, as opposed to the coastal and…
What I learned on my first Camino!
Not really a question, but some interesting observations from one pilgrim: I learned a lot on my first Camino (sept. 5-oct.15th) of this year. 1. friends are made quickly and come in all shapes/sizes/ages 2. earplugs are a mans best…
Beard or razor on the Camino de Santiago?
The question was: I’m thinking of growing a Camino beard which should save on the hassle of shaving and the need to bring a razor. However, it’s just struck me that the beard will weigh something by the eighth week.…
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