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Oh, no! Why do you want to skip the meseta??!!
I found the meseta to be one of my favorite parts of the CF. It is relatively flat and you can see your objective. The sky is especially big there and, for me, I had a special sense of peace and...
I loved the meseta, probably because it was completely different than all of the other wonderful sections of what the Frances is all about, which added to its variety and beauty.
I also loved the walk from Acebo down to Molinaseca on the...
Not that it needs any further promotion, but the Meseta is a true pilgrim experience not to be missed, especially if you are serious about “walking meditation.”
You’ve got 40 days to play with and have no imperative to end up anywhere in particular. Whilst it will be busy during Semana Santa (whether you’re in Burgos or anywhere else) and from Sarria onwards in April, it’ll still be OK. There are ample...
If you want to spend your limited time playing with public transport go for it! Otherwise just walk from wherever you can get to to wherever can get to. There is plenty of non-bookable accommodation in and near Burgos. Take a sleeping bag just in...
I land in Madrid on Saturday 16 March, and have until about 25 April to be in Spain. Reaching SdC is not an important goal on this trip; exploring Spain slowly, and spending time walking and thinking -- "walking meditation" --are.
My current...
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