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I think there's a sports/walking shop somewhere in Astorga if you want poles. A guy I met bought some new shoes there when I went there the first time around.
I'd say do the first bit. That way, should you want to return to continue your journey, you'll still have the end to look forward to. Sarria to Santiago is nowhere near as beautiful as SJPdP to say... erm... Pamplona or somewhere.
That's just my opinion, though.
I suspect next year will be like no other previous holy year. June will be particularly busy, I think.
That said and done, there are significantly more places to stay along the way... Difficult to say, really.
33 days is definitely enough time. You may even find that three rest days aren't...
I've always heard lots of good things about the one in Granon. Just casting my mind back and I think there were a couple of nice places/albergues. Larrasoana was one, the other was in Cezur Menor. I've stayed in both in Cezur and prefer the first one run by the Order of Malta. Really nice. I...
I'm one for bottles. Hydration packs are good for cyclists, but they taste funny! How about a couple of Sigg bottles tucked into the side pockets of your sack?
Re: Equipent list and opinions from recent camino
Good stuff. I'm with you on the technical t's... They take up so little space and they dry quickly, although I get quite fed up with wearing them by the end, so tend to take a cotton one as well, just for a bit of variety.
Over pronation, wonky legs etc are a strangely common issue. Most people will tend to over pronate, causing the knee to move inwards, sometimes resulting in quite a bit of pain. A good supportive shoe should be enough to correct the problem in most cases, so I'm not sure if spending potentially...
The municipal albergue seems to repeatedly get them, as it had only just reopened when I got there last year. I'd still happily stay there again though.
Saw some horrible images of bedbugs over the last few years. The bites REALLY swell up. I had been bitten last year, but I don't think they...
50 litres?! Blimey! Mine was a 33 litre pack from Osprey. Very comfortable, supportive, easy to adjust and had straps at the side to compress. expensive, but well worth it.
That's actually quite good news for people going at busy times, as I know a guy who had to sleep in a tent last year (kindly given to him by the people who run the Roncesvalles refugio!)
I think booking on trains if you're not a Spanish National can be somewhat troublesome as I discovered a few years ago. The problem is, you'll need to supply an ID number for Renfe, or at least you used to have to. Worth a look.
Judgemental?
Not really, just that if someone has walked for hours on end, I think they deserve the bed space more than someone who hasn't walked. I'm not being judgemental, merely expressing an opinion.
Each to their own.
Anyway, if I can just share my opinion on the bussing pilgrims for one moment...
I don`t really have a problem with it... well, not much anyway! If it`s for a valid reason such as someone who has picked up an injury and want to stick with their friend, that to me seems ok...
You will be fine with a liner at that time of year, I think. Yes, some albergues have blankets but don`t bank on it. If you do get cold, you could always put on another layer.
I´ve done the Camino several times - In stages and all in one go from SJPP and personally, I still think the first few...
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