Just spent the night there last night. This is the first town you get to after the VERY steep descent about 17K out of Rabanal. Not a long distance travelled but all that "down" takes it out of you. If you want to treat yourself try this wonderful inn. 45€ for a doble includes breakfast but for...
My name is Greg Neutra and I will be starting my Camino from Burgos bright and early the morning of Sept 7th. Planning to reach Santiago 29 days later on Oct 5. One of my challenges is a bum ankle and that's why I'm setting my bar at 300 miles in 29 days. I feel that I've done what I can to...
Has anyone documented the stretches where there is no water available for longer periods? Is there a average amount of water to load up with every morning (1L, 2L)? Thanks.
Sorry in advance because I'm sure this has been covered but... Can someone explain how the system of sending your pack ahead works and how much it costs? Also, do you feel it's safe? Thanks!
My name is Greg Neutra and I will be starting my Camino from Burgos bright and early the morning of Sept 7th. Planning to reach Santiago 29 days later on Oct 5. I am coming from New Mexico but also spend my winters in Old Mexico (just south of Puerto Vallarta). Have a bit of Spanish under my...
I found that Black Diamond tips are exactly the same as the PacerPole ones and only cost $4.99 a pair at REI. http://www.rei.com/product/807598/black-diamond-trekking-pole-tip-protectorswalking-tips-pair
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If one wanted to skip the meseta what would that look like? Is it simply the stretch between Burgos and Leon? I heard from a Camino veteran that you would need to make this decision at the beginning as there are no buses once...
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