Laurie, I walked 6 weeks after Umwandert and the gate into the Finca was not locked for me. I had the notes from Debi re: going under but I never came across that one….
Yes, the gate was very securelay tied/locked. I’m quite sure there was room to slither under but I chose to go over. I’m only 5’3” and managed fine. As you see in Umwandert’s pic, on the right side there’s a horizontal bar that perfect for a step.
I walked up to the “river” crossing and...
On Google it seem there are several Decathlon in the area (including one very near the airport from which I bought my poles a few years ago). Perhaps check their websites to see if other Decathlons have them in stock?
I recently watched an online seminar put on by the Confraternity of the VF (?) featuring Sandy Brown whose new guidebooks to the VF are being published now. 3 in a series, at least 2 are out if not all 3. Anyway, in the podcast he acknowledged how circuitous the marked path can be and he made...
This year is an anniversary year, forgive me but I don’t have the exact info at hand, so I’m guessing that accommodation might actually be easier to find? Again assuming, but I’d think the powers that be might ensure the re-opening of the closed albergues….
I'm enjoying your posts and check often for new updates. I hope to start the Serrana myself in 2.5 weeks so am busy gathering all the information I can....
I’d suggest testing your IKEA ponchos before you go. Mine was an utter failure and soaked thru in minutes. Luckily I had a disposable plastic poncho as well….
The Litoral is a continuous path, usually meeting up with the Coastal at “stage” beginnings/ends. I walked it in 2019 and found Freixo’s maps to be invaluable for planning and while on the camino used Maps.me to assist in any route-finding (there were a few stretches where the Litoral route or...
I prefer to take a little larger backpack with a good suspension (frame) that transfers the weight to my hips rather than carrying it all on the shoulders. Also, don’t be too concerned over the #L. Each pack manufacturer as a different way of calculating their pack size so a 28L by one company...
I use one of those thick reusable-but-disposable plastic grocery bags that my local supermarkets sell for 10 cents. Folds up small, waterproof within reason, capacious, and a very small monetary investment!
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