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Unless your feet smell a lot worse than those of the rest of mankind, I can't imagine why they told you to bring 2 pairs of walking shoes/boots. ;)
The others are right: 1 pair of walking shoes/boots and 1 pair of sandals or flipflops will do.
I'm sure you'll be fine. If a man (not being accompanied by a woman) can make it, so can you! There will be plenty of yellow arrows, signs, shells, fellow pilgrims and locals to help you in the right direction.
And, because you'll be walking from east to west: if the sun is on your right hand...
Hi Mike,
On their website (viakunig.eu) there is a description of 3 Léon sections. These only cover part of the trail. But there are downloadable tracks to be found.
Note:
the description of the 1st Léon section takes you from San Martín del Camino to Santa Marina del Rey (and onwards).
the...
I'm sorry, I didn't walk the road to San Martín that you're planning to walk. But I think I'd prefer it: the alternative through Villar de Mazarife is so much nicer than the one along the N-120. If the small church in Villar de Mararife is open, don't forget to take a look inside!
When you walk...
This has nothing to do with bottle vs bladder, but with how to have cold water throughout the day.
When walking in great heat, I use two water bladders (good quality ones): at the end of the day I put one in the refrigerator and one in the freezer.
The first half of the day the refrigerated one...
Hi Denise,
Welcome to this forum. On the internet you can find plenty of travel organizations offering caminos. Below there are 2 that offer caminos from Sarria to Santiago. Note: I have no experience with either of them (or any other travel agency). Just check them out:
- www.caminoways.com
-...
Walked up to O Cebreiro in 2011 and 2014, both times taking the trail. Very doable.
It's good to hear it's still raining: thankfully some things never change...
In 2022 I did -more or less- the same as you are considering:
- Started on the Del Norte: Laredo - Villaviciosa - Oviedo.
- Bus from Oviedo to Léon.
- Del Salvador: Léon to Oviedo.
- Primitivo: Oviedo to Melide.
- Bus to Ponferrada.
- Invierno: Ponferrada to Silleda.
- Camino Sanabrés: Silleda -...
I understand the different views and opinions (and wishes towards the two girls). I too don't have the answer to this problem.
Though sometimes going against the flow is the only way to get to the source.
Well, the case with scripted movies is that they're, well, scripted. So, when walking the Camino Francés in real life, one might find that the real thing isn't like the movie.
Or, in other words: if I ever get the chance to visit the forest moon of Endor, I will most likely find out that there...
Hi Elke,
Welcome to this forum. First of all: take care of your knee. You're so right to take this up with your specialist.
The Via de la Plata is a relatively easy one: no climbs untill you get to Galicia, but sometimes the distances between towns/albergues can be quite long (depending on...
Halz und Beinbruch. Or, as Google would translate: break a leg.
I've never understood how such a phrase represents a wish for good luck and fortune, but well, that's just what it is!
Buen Camino.
Walking a Camino and staying hotels. Yes or no?
I thought I'd look it up in my 'How to act as a pilgrim' guidebook, but couldn't find it. Must have misplaced it.
But, after thinking about it thoroughly: it's ok to judge somebody else. If you're a trained judge that is and have taking the...
My wife and I have a different pace of walking too, so your problem seems familiar to me.
I considered getting a divorce, but my wife didn’t think that was a good idea. So I didn’t.
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