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  1. Willdtrout

    Christmas in Santiago

    I’m on Camino now and through no planning find that I can make it to Santiago by December 24, allowing me to be there Christmas Day, if I average 31 Km days. 31 is a bit more then I like and may not be realistic with winter closures but I’m curious if this would be a worthy goal. Does anything...
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    Seeing Botafumeiro

    I arrive in Santiago in two days and a big part for me will be seeing Botafumeiro swing. I know this isn’t a regular occurrence but would like to increase my odds of witnessing this. Is there a place where the schedule is posted. Any help appreciated Buen Cowmino 🐮
  3. Willdtrout

    LIVE from the Camino ‘The Way’ or ‘No Way’

    Been raining a bit in Galicia. This is sections of the Camino Norte between Gontàn and Baamonde on November 4. I’ve been able to keep my toes mostly dry and still enjoying the walk. Impressive as the rain has been the wind has impressed me more. Heard one tree blow over today. Intense rain...
  4. Willdtrout

    Santiago to Gibraltar/La Linea

    I’ve done the google search and find there’s no straight forward way to get between Santiago and La Linea. Seems to be a couple flights and a couple buses or couple trains and a couple buses. Am I missing something and maybe there’s an easier way? Or, is there a way to book it as one trip so...
  5. Willdtrout

    Remedy for lessons learned

    Last winter I over-enthusiastically packed for a winter Camino. I brought to much and packed to heavy but learned as I went and by the end had pared it down to reasonable weight I’m coming back though and am in the process of applying that lesson to build a Camino specific kit! It’s getting...
  6. Willdtrout

    Transport from Bilbao to Unquera

    I’m coming back! Flying into Bilbao to restart my Camino Norte. I’ll arrive late evening so would like a place to stay. I’ll catch a bus the next day from there to Unquera with a noon departure. Can anyone recommend a place to stay with easy access from the airport and to the bus station that...
  7. Willdtrout

    Getting to Gibraltar

    I’ll be starting VdP from Gibraltar and looking for advice on how to get to Gibraltar. Flights seem pretty easy ( from west coast US) but I’m curious how difficult it would be to fly to tangier and cross over by ferry. Anyone done it? My primary concern is to not have layovers or travel days in...
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    Different gear for winter Camiño

    I did a winter Camino and carried a 50L pack. By the end I had it down to about 24 pounds. Could have shaved off a lot more with a lighter pack and sleeping bag. I walked long enough for the weather to warm up and saw people with 30L packs that made me envious. Curious how you would adapt...
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    Visa for Americans for more than 90 days?

    The Camiño bug has bitten me hard and I suspect I’ll be back this winter. Last round I ran out of time on my 90 day Schengen and had to quit when you all wisely told me I was foolish to consider an overstay. I’m thinking of going bigger this year and worry about the 90 days being enough. Any...
  10. Willdtrout

    How much Camiño is too much?

    Just curious if you think there is a point where Camiño can be unhealthy either physically or mentally? Or it can become to much with to much time or effort committed to it I recognize it will be different for everyone. I haven’t found my limit yet. Just back from a long Camiño and planning...
  11. Willdtrout

    Start VDP on the coast south of Sevilla?

    I’m researching a potential trip for VDP. Looking at a map a start in Sevilla is seductively close to the coast. Is there pilgrim support between a coastal start somewhere south of Sevilla (maybe even Gibraltar?) for peregrinos joining the main route in Sevilla? And since I’m asking Via...
  12. Willdtrout

    Camino is Finished but not done Walking

    My time in the EU is up and though I ‘Caminoed’ much longer and further than planned I do not feel that I am done walking yet. So I’m looking for a new place to go. Can anyone recommend a place near the EU where I can do another walk. I’m looking for ‘Camiño style’ but it doesn’t need to be a...
  13. Willdtrout

    Schengen Visa!

    I’m an American and have been walking Camiño since January 24. French way from SJPdP, Fisterra/ Muxia, Central route of Portugese way from Porto and currently ten days on Norte starting from Irun. I have come far on Norte and Santiago is ahead of me and I want to go there again. Problem is my...
  14. Willdtrout

    Two weeks on Camino Norte

    I have two weeks I’m looking to spend on the Norte starting Monday! I’ll be in Santiago and need to choose a start point. I like walking towards Santiago so thinking to bus to a point about 300 Km from Santiago and walking back. But my cousin (who’s on this forum hola Joel) recommends...
  15. Willdtrout

    Where to Start Portuguese Way

    Buen Camino good people, I arrived in Fisterra today having walked from Saint Jean. Off to Muxia tomorrow. I’m still not done with Camino though and will head to the Portuguese Way. I’m not sure where to start though. Lisbon will be too much but I would like a little more than starting in...
  16. Willdtrout

    Hola good people! Question about forwarding excess luggage

    I am currently on Camino (Logrono tomorrow) and I’ve discovered I have some extra gear I won’t need for this Camino. Is there a place I can send it to in Santiago de Compostela that will hold it for me? Muchis Gracias in advance
  17. Willdtrout

    LIVE from the Camino Willdtrout on the Camino

    Thought I would post an update on the start of my Camino. I left SJPP three days ago and have just arrived in Pamplona. Beautiful trip but uneventful so far. The only news is that the way to Roncevilles and on to Zubiri has so much snow that we were forced to walk on the main road. One person...
  18. Willdtrout

    Surviving Camino Frances in Winter: Tips and Must-See Places for Vegetarian Travelers

    I’m starting Camino Frances in a week. I think I’m well geared up and ready but I would like some tips on best Albergues, restaurants, sites, events, towns that you feel are must a must see. Tips geared towards a vegetarian will be extra appreciated as I hear that may be hard to find on Camino...
  19. Willdtrout

    Getting to SJPDP and other questions

    I’ll be flying from the west coast USA and plan on flying into Paris then taking the train to SJPDP. I haven’t spent time in Europe so have some basic questions. I’ll be traveling solo I have a flexible schedule with extra time and have never been to Paris. I’m guess a few days in Paris would...
  20. Willdtrout

    Should I start Camino in two weeks (December 2022)

    I’ve been looking here for a while so not completely clueless but I just signed up to ask these questions. I’m debating starting Camino Frances in a few weeks doing the 800 Km from SJPP. I feel a call to do this. This timing fits into my life. But I haven’t committed because I realize...

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