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According to Google there are 5 kinds of poisonous snakes in Spain, with most of them living in Galicia. Only one is likely to be deadly if you are bitten. Having said that in my 4 Caminos, I’ve never seen one and I frequently sit on the ground.
I did, however, meet a man with a very swollen...
Jarrad said: "Not sure if this is in keeping with the information Mr. Walden was looking for, but I would be interested in hearing how an early spring start on the Le Puy worked out for you, especially in regards to the weather. I realize that the number of pilgrims in 2013 might be different...
Lots of good information here, and I'd like to add a couple of comments. But for reference I walked this path in 2013 and then on to Santiago via the Camino Frances so my comments are dated. Also, we started on April 2nd so there's that.
This is a very beautiful path and one where you will find...
I hope you have a wonderful trip! Your last comment sounds like a great decision. One of the biggest joys of the camino, in my opinion, is not always knowing (where I am, what I will experience next, where the next coffee shop is, and even where I will stay, etc.). That's not everyone's comfort...
I remind all women that the easiest thing is to carry at least one roll of biodegradable doggie poop bags with her, pick up any paper and waste, and carry it to the next garbage tin. In addition - same goes for any man whose poop schedule is irregular enough to have to occasionally use the...
Hi Marska,
I've never tried these but I'm going to for my next camino - scottevest.com/collections/pants
Their whole thing is about pockets. "It's not rocket science, it's pocket science." they say. One pair of their women's pants has 11 pockets. And their most popular vest has 42 (...
I was just reading the aucoeurdechemins.org website in preparation for another pilgrimage and learned something delightful that others might be interested in.
I discovered there, that some of the pelerins, in cooperation with the local municipalities, have been planting small "micro-vergers"...
In addition to all of the well-deserved tributes given above - Margaret, you have always been an inspiration! Buen camino, wherever your next paths lead!
Hi Toronto GMan. I'm not sure I have much to add to all of the above wisdom but do want to send some encouragement. If you can do 1 1/2 hours on a torturous treadmill you can definitely walk for a day at a time on the camino!
For me an hour on a treadmill would seem impossible! Granted - the...
Just as a comment and not intended to do anything else but give a somewhat interesting piece of history - I think there are still quite a few of us around who remember well when hot water was the exception and cool or cold water was the norm. I learned quickly how to shower without really...
My daughter and I were speaking about a friend who sadly has dementia. She turned to me and said "If you get like that I'm going to paint yellow arrows around the property (2 acres) on the rocks and trees, hand you your boots, poles and backpack, hand out café con leche or orange juice a couple...
I walked the camino from Le Puy to Santiago in 2013 leaving Le Puy on April 2nd. There was no snow in Le Puy but the paths were very wet. We had about 4 inches of fresh snow on the plateau and the paths up to the plateau and all along were extremely wet - running streams wet - and very muddy...
If you're starting on March 25th. you should be fine on the Sarria stretch but if your timing changes just be aware that there will likely be crowds at Easter and for a couple of weeks after. Muy buen camino!
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