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To avoid any transport issues I use carryon for my backpack thus I cannot carry a pocket knife with me flying to Spain. When doing caminos and outdoor activities I find it helpful having a knife that serves all kinds of functions in this capacity.
I am trying to figure out how to purchase a...
Thanks to all for your input. The terrain I have observed on vlogs appeared manageable for a lighter footwear and from responses to my question I am good to go. Much appreciated!
When choosing footwear for the Camino de Frances I chose a trail runner and never regretted this, enjoying good comfort and support throughout my walk. Water proof, breathable and light weight were key. I am now planning to walk both the Camino San Salvador and Primitivo this year. From your...
Thanks guys for this. This poses an interesting and enticing option. I will look up the details regarding the San Salvador Camino. Due to time restrictions I may have to trade off the Finisterre-Muxía segment for this extension to happen and simply close at Santiago as I did in 2022.
Initially I used a distance app which did follow the highway from Gijón to Oviedo which is not what I would want to do. It appears that either Villaviciosa to Oviedo is the better way. From Madrid to Villaviciosa via public transport poses a bit of multiple transferring.
Thank you for this information. Some Primitivo books suggest starting from Villaviciosa. I initially was planning this as my start of my camino adding two more days to the front end but transport there seemed more of a challenge than Gijón. In light of your advice it appears Oviedo can be...
I am planning to walk the Primitivo in 2024 and thought I would start at Gijón as it is easily accessed from
Madrid. I would fly into Madrid from Canada. Has anyone had experience walking a route from Gijón to Oviedo (27 km) as a first stage to The Primitivo rather than beginning in Villaviciosa?
John Brierley’s book was my constant companion and guide, in very pragmatic and spiritual ways, on my Camino 2022. As I look to 2024, will his camino guides ever be updated to carry future pilgrims on the Ways? His story lives on in all of ours.
Thanks for everyone’s thoughts on this strange path I am trying to pull off. From what I am gathering it is looking less direct a one train route. I could add another day of walking in the Meseta from Castrojeriz to Frómista. Then catch a train from Frómista to Palencia then transfer to a train...
I am in the planning stages of a 3 week camino on the Camino de Frances and know I will not complete the entire route. I was thinking to “jump” from Castrojeriz to Rabanal but not sure how to do this and even if this is possible using public transport? Any advice or suggestions are welcome as I...
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