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Day 8: Arzua - O Pedrouzo 19.1km
My camino buddy overslept so I set out on my own, in the dark. When I previously walked the CF, this was a common occurrence. I walked it in the summer, so due to scorching temperatures by midday, it was...
...I am on day eight of walking the Francés at the moment. It is quite busy. A lot of talk about beds (and the need to book ahead).
I don't book.
Today I tried really hard not to get a bed. I really tried.
Got up late. Took my time to pack...
I'm one of the bare minimum sort. On my last Camino Frances I just collected sellos from the albergues I stayed in and didn't bother with two per day after Sarria as I had no intention of asking for a Compostela. I only used one side of the SJPDP...
I usually only get one per day where I stay up until Sarria, unless it is something like a church or some kind of special donativo stand or something. Then I give a small donation and get an extra stamp.
I am sitting in front of León cathedral having lunch and preparing for what sounds like a hot spell coming. The first half, full of physical challenges was spectacular.
A few thoughts on March travel from our experience:
Beds- always available...
Thank you all for your responses. I worried for no apparent reason. Getting a stamp has been easy except I am finding that a lot of the churches are closed. The weather has been rough also. Walking into Foncebadon was awful. Rain and high wind...
Thank you all for your replies. We’ll just make our way slowly up the trail and do our best to stay safe. It’s been so beautiful so far, even in the rain. Our Altus Rain coats have been huge for keeping us dry!.
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