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I plan on arriving in SDC on July 23, and stay a day or two. How feasible is it that I will be able to get a seat for the 10:00 Mass on the Feast Day, the 25th? Am I better off attending a Pilgrim's Mass the day before?
I am starting the CF from SJPP on June 15.
How many stamps per day do people usually get? I know that I will need 2 per day from Sarria on. But, I am wondering if people just generally get one a day before that, or two (or more?)? I am bringing two pilgrim passports with me in case I need the...
Hi all,
I'm planning my Camino for next summer, and since I'm a compusive planner, I've been doing a lot of reading on gear and have everything pretty much bought and weighed. Here's what I have. It's 18.52 pounds with out counting food/water and what I'm wearing (shorts, t shirt, underwear...
Hi there! What is the quickest way to get from Finesterre to the Porto airport after my Camino? I'm thinking of taxi from Finesterre to Santiago de Compostela, and then catch either a morning bus or train to Porto Airport for a 4:20 P.M. flight home. But, I have just spent hours researching...
Hi everyone,
I am planning the Camino Frances for mid-June through the end of July 2024. I just started looking at plane fares last night. Chicago to Biarritz, and then SDC to Chicago for the return trip. It was about $2500 total. Since I'm still 8+ months out, is it likely that those prices...
Hi everyone,
I’m planning to do Camino Frances next year June and July. I’m hearing a lot about Merino wool clothing being cooling, fast-drying, odor resistant, etc. Has anyone found this to be true? What brands have worked well? I’m looking into WoolX and SmartWool, and am open to suggestions...
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