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I had almost exactly the same issue about three weeks ago - they didn't let me board the plane which was overbooked (but at least they booked a properly expensive hotel for me at A Coruna, with a fancy lunch and dinner included), I flew home the next day, and they lost my bag in Madrid :)...
Well, yes, but...
If your shoes fall apart just before León, and you can't find the same shoes anywhere in the city, you might be forced to take a big gamble, and walk the remaining 300-ish kilometres in completely untested shoes, and just hope for the best... I got really lucky in that...
Sure, I agree. But I think being young pretty much guarantees the lack of it :) Getting wise is a life-long process ;)
That's a very nice way to put it - I really like the sound of it, thank you! :)
I touched this regard in my "part two" a bit, are you sure you do not want to try an albergue...
Part two - in the next few days, I thought about more things to add - this time they probably are a bit more subtle things, details maybe. But things that still kind of stand out to me, things you might not realize before. Here goes:
- Let's start with an optimistic one - Some days are really...
Well, in my experience, the Camino can capture your soul and strongly draw you for another round... :) Good luck with your walk! :)
Enjoy the Norte! The stunning coastal views are just amazing :) And remember the "After Sarria" part of my text when you arrive to Arzúa and see the pilgrim...
Hello, two weeks ago, I finished the Camino Francés, and while all the recent memories have not properly settled yet, I think enough time has passed to write a bit about my experience of the Camino :)
First of all - a bit of context. This has been my second Camino - I walked the Norte in the...
I made it home, my bag didn't so far, but should be here in a couple of days. These small annoyances aside, I had a great camino, when I manage to process it a little bit, I might share my expereince and ideas on the forums. Thanks againn for the tips!
Michal
And update from me - booked a flight from A Coruña. The flight was overbooked, so I had to stay another day, finally was able to fly today, only to find out on arrival that they lost my checked bag in Madrid... 😀 so, yeah, flying from A Coruña helped, but not that much.
Michal
I haven't booked my flights yet, I'm still about a week from Santiago. I'm just wondering how exactly the strike works - delayed flights? Canceled flights? Is it worth it booking on those days at all, or should I just kick it up a notch and fly home on the 15th? 😉
From my recent experience, if the weather doesn't allow any views, the really isn't anythning worthwhile on the Napoleon Route - just a lot of climbing, cold, and slight misery :)
Hello,
I'd appreciate any advice on where to buy an electronic cigarette liquid in Leon - I restocked in Burgos, but probably will run out before Santiago. A quick Google search doesn't show any dedicated vaping ships in Leon, but I figured some of you might know a place one could buy some...
I do. I know :)
It's just the pre-camino nerves. Thank you :)
Hi Jarrad. Mi name is Michal and I guess we are quite alike :D
Thanks, it will be fine, I guess you can not not have a bed and have bedbugs at the same time, right? :D
I did, good information, thank you!
Yes, "start on a tuesday...
Yes, I booked the first few nights, so no park benches at least until after Pamplona for me :) I'm just curious what I'm heading into, I guess the pre-travel overthinking mode is firmly on :)
Thanks,
Michal
Hello,
I would be grateful for some advice from the ones of you who are walking/have recently walked from SJPdP :)
1 - How busy is the first part of the camino right now? I read some reports of a busy beginning of the season, but plenty of beds all around - is it still the case?
2 - re Covid -...
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