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LT,
I went in September on the "French" route, and took a fleece sleeping bag liner and a silk sleep sheet. I never stayed outdoors, but this was plenty. Remeber each albuge will have a bed, usually blankets and other people to keep you warm.
Buen Camino
Jerry
Wow. I did my walk in September, and this gives a whole new meaning to the Camino. Being from Texas, U.S. of A. Snow is a very rare occurrence and while beautiful. I can only imagine it.
Congratulations and Buen Camino.
Jerry
Liz,
We found them almost everywhere. Note however, try out your card before you go to make sure it works. Also, we are from the U. S. and a friend took his Cash Card from a local credit union and it would only work in the larger towns and then only at bank machines.
Our card was from one...
My wife and I did the Camino is September, and we did not carry a sleeping bag. A fleece bag liner and a silk sleep sack was it. Remember, you will be staying indoors, with a number of close friends whose 98 degree F bodies will bring warmth to the room, even if the room is not heated.
The...
Charles,
Five of us stayed here. We found the staff very helpful, friendly and informed. Rooms are clean, back rooms are probably quieter however.
Location was good. Price was very reasonable. It's not very large.
Jerry
Hotel Avenida
Fonte de San Antonio, 5
Santiago de Compostela 15702
Spain
Dear mmmdumplings,
My wife and I walked the Camino in September and the weather was generally wonderful. Some times wet, occasionally brisk but nice. And we had the first hurricane to hit Spain in 30 years to boot.
We layered. Tee or undershirt, Exofficio outer long sleve shirt, occasionally...
Lynn,
We (my wife and I) did our Camino in September and jokingly said Camino de Santioago is Spanish for "uphill in the rain." Hurricane Gordan, the first hurricane to hit Spain in 30 years added to this we later learned. A poncho was our choice, and I'd use one again...
As to a sleeping...
Buen Camion Bill,
Know, The light of God surrounds you, the Love of God enfolds you, the Power of God protects you and the Presence of God watches over you. Wherever you are, God is and all is well.
Jerry
Arbie,
If you choices are to go with the group, or not go, by all means go.
I walked from Ponfarada with a group in September of 2006, and we would just agree to meet at the next stop. If others were along for a while, great. If not, great. Dinners were a joy. The sharing of that day's...
The Light of God surrounds you, the Love of God enfolds you, the Power of God protects you, and the Presence of God watches over you. Wherever you are, God is, and all is well. Even on the Camino.
As Carl Jung said, "Invited or not invited, God is here."
Any journey can be of spiritual...
Many of the private albergues have washing machines and dryers, and for a few euros they will do your laundry for you. You can always share a load with other pilgrims to make the cost lower...
Jerry
Ian,
Another thing to consider, and I don't know the answer myself, is the last stamp on my Credencial is from the Cathederal in Santiago when they issued my Compostella.
I don't know if they would issue another Compostella or not. That may not be a concern with you, I doubt that the alburges...
Bharat,
In my humble opinion, a small digital camera will serve you best. A SD card can capture over 500 pictures, and AA batteries are available everywhere.
You don't need special equipment or software to edit your pictures, most computer come with the software already installed. Just...
I used the Brierley guide, not just for the map, the Camino is well marked but we still took routes not intended..., but for the information and the topographical information, (up and down hills etc.,) for a reference too. A long flat day and a challengening up/down hill day, are two very...
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