Well…… about $400 usd in socks and liners later and about 160 miles. I live in California near the Sierra mountains so we have some good trails and heat-
I wanted to find my perfect combination for no blisters. I am an older dude who is on...
This was my husband. So many thanks to all of my fellow pilgrims who stopped to help and to pray and to translate for me.
He was doing what he loved.
Thank you for the news article link.
An article today on a local news website noting that the municipal albergue in Najera is likely to remain closed until the end of the month while renovation work is done. Particularly on showers and the kitchen. A temporary albergue with floor...
Just reading all three of these places listed together gave me a mild case of anxious deja-vu 😱 I was fortunate enough to walk all three stretches in good weather and still found them extremely challenging. I can't imagine what they'd be like in...
To me the most Dangerous stage on the Camino Frances was from Foncebadon to Ponferrada in the rain.
Never forget the riverbed rocks from El Acebo to Ponferrada totally treacherous, seen several injuries sprained or broken ankles on route...
For ferries the best bet is Brittany Ferries. Portsmouth to Bilbao. Portsmouth to Santander. Or Plymouth to Santander. Then the slow but beautiful FEVE rail line along the coast to Ferrol. Bear in mind that this will be much slower and MUCH more...
I was a bit worried about this as well, as I was walking with my 13 yo son. But it's really not a big deal. Shower quickly, dress quickly. I turn my back on the room to change my shirt and bra. I changed my underwear when I had more privacy...
@kwinward It's a good question and one that I'm sure worries new Pilgrims to a degree.
I was an avid 'avoider' of Albergues for a number of reasons. I like my privacy, was worried about my snoring, etc etc. But bathroom etiquette, was also...
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