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As a fellow Pilgrim in your age bracket I found that piece of concrete to be a lot more challenging when it is wet. The bikes were always a distraction regardless of the weather. Never the less, I hope to see it again in April.
As far as keeping pace with a much younger person, I only try...
Welcome to the Forum,
You will find lots of good folks here sharing their Caminoholic experiences.
What time of year do you plan to go?
Do you plan to stay in Albergues?
Grossdoctor gave you some great advice. I agree with everything he says.
If you are walking in the colder months...
,Sorry, I focused on the photo and didn't pay attention to the title. So I asked a stupid question regarding the location.
I thought I recognized that back pack.
Buen Camino
OMG "only 37km? You must be a youngster. I average 20-25 per day and am happy to achieve that goal.
All I can say to you is Buen Camino with maximum respect.
Walking from Astorga to El Acebo ? That would be a very full day for me, especially in July. I have stayed a number of times at La Trucha in the middle of town. It only has four rooms and the Casa is very welcoming. Jamie makes you feel at home and always serves a nice breakfast.
I have...
Hey Mike,
I share you sentiments. Even though the birthday candles on my cake cause my guests to wear sunglasses, I still hope to go back one more time. (At least) Right now I am in France. I made the mistake of taking a connecting flight through the UK. The paperwork and the last minute...
If you ever go back again, you will see a lot of changes since 2008. The last time I was there, there was a new Restaurant/Bar at the entrance of town that would fry a egg for you. The bathrooms were very clean and there was a nice garden area to enjoy especially when the weather was nice. I...
OMG - Jim. What a way to make a Camino Memory.
The first time I walked down completely off the road and on the trail I almost lost consciousness at the bottom. My friends revived me, and carried my pack into town for me. It was awful but it obviously wasn't bad as what you encountered...
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