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Hi Gini, came here to let you know that I'm thinking about changing my dates and camino.
I'm thinking about doing the Camino Viejo / Camino Olvidado starting from Pamplona and as these are two caminos less walked, I'll start a little sooner, on October 2nd.
Sure. I think I just pushed myself on the last 200 km out of ignorance.
It took me 45 days without walking to recover when I got back to my country and they considered I was really lucky. It could have been a lot worse.
Hey there! I wanted to chat about my experience on the 2017 Camino Frances. I'm pretty average physically, maybe a tad overweight, did some training (could've done more), and could've lightened my backpack a bit.
Started off strong from SJPP, had some rest days, dealt with a few blisters, and...
Hi Gini,
Good to hear from someone that will also be on the camino this time of the year.
I'll be there too, starting a little later thank you. Planning on start walking from Pamplona on Oct 17th.
In 2017 I did the Camino Frances in April and was incredible, this time I'm planning for a little...
I read a discussion about using hedphones on the camino and saw that it got into an argument about is it ok or not.
Just wanted to add an option I used on the camino that helps A LOT on some situations and do not impact as much as the usual headphones.
I like walking while listening to some...
Thank you for the reply. I did the Frances 6 years ago, in April and was afraid october would be "too quiet" compared to the previous one. I'll star october 17th from Pamplona and is always good to have company and this forum will be a great way to meet in advance.
I started walking last week and I can tell you it would not be this perfect if it wasn't for this forum. Thank you for all the support. It is being an amazing Camino.
To all who will start walking next week.
The weather forecast on the Napoleon route was predicting some rain from Wednesday next week to Sunday. This forecast has been changing the last few days and now it predicts cloudy weather with less than 10% chance of rain!!!
So we'll probably have the...
Thanks Joe, my concern was if I would stay at Orisson or if I would have to take the Valcarlos route already on the first day.
But you're right, I'll try not to worry at all and deal with the situation as it happens.
Thanks again. Buen Camino.
Hi pilgrims,
I am planning to split my first day (leaving from SJPdP) and staying in Orisson. If the route Napoleon is closed, can I stay at Orisson and the next day check if it will open, and if not, walk to Roncevalles through the Valcarlos route?!
Would I have to go all way back to SJPdP to...
I strongly agree with Tom. The most important thing on using poles is using the straps correctly and I prefer the ones you can adjust the lengh of it, so you can use it a little longer when going downhill and a little shorter when going uphill.
I´ve seen A LOT of people that bought their poles...
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