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I did this last year as I did not have the 31-32 days to do it as a walk alone. If I were to do it again, and I would love to, I'd do one or the other. When cycling I lost contact with the fellow pilgrims whom I had met on the walk. Cycling gear and walking gear don't mix and I would organise a...
Lisa, I walked the Camino on sabbatical last year - but in September. It was hot! I have scanned the posts and agree with the replies I have read ... but my tuppence worth!
1 - camel back saved me ... went through 3 two litres a day
2 - it is all about your feet ... merino socks inners and...
Paroquial Hostel in Hospital de Orbigo would be my pick. I arrived hot and a little frantic but the welcome was such that I quickly lost any anxiety I was feeling. Having said this there was no albergue that I would not return to. I was surprised by this having read posts on this site prior to...
I took too many changes of clothes. You only need one on one off. I also took a sleeping mat just in case and then sent it home. I ditched the plate and bowl I took and I sent home the the gortex jacket I had. I ended up with just under 10k in the pack. I was walking and cycling so I sent on...
This is incredibly sad as placing my trinket at the Crux de fero was the emotional climax of my pilgrimage. I had placed an amythest that my sons had found in a beautiful stream in the north of England.
I spent 4 wonderful days in Santiago itself and then too little time in Barcelona before returning to Australia. Seeing Sagrada Familia was a wonderful way to put a full stop on my pilgrimage. Enjoy the experience.
Scott
Neil I will be walking the Camino for the first time in September this year. Your trailer has just heightened my excitement - well done. Cannot wait to see the whole documentary.
Scott
Thank you so much for these ideas they are all helpful. I am wondering though if the thought of hiring a bike and then returning it in another town is possible? If I could buy one cheaply I would be happy to leave it a a church or refuge when I started walking. I have a "collapsible" pack which...
As I have limited time to complete the Camino from SJPP and do not want to catch a bus to make up time - has anyone walked and cycled? I was thinking of purchasing a bike in Burgos and then cycling the Mesata to sell the bike prior to walking into Galacia. Any thoughts?
Scott
My plans for my pilgrimage are taking shape and I now know that I will be only able to spend 22 days walking in total. I will have to leave Santiago at a set date to return home. So my question is: What do I leave out and are the bus links between towns good enough to rely on so that I can skip...
This is very helpful thanks - I will be doing it alone and I understand the need t ostart relatively slowiy. I think I have now confirmed for myself that I should start inside Spain to give myself enough time to do it and a little at the end.
I am planning to walk from St Jean at the end of August and have really only 30-32 days to do it in. I a mfairly fit and a good walker. All that I have read tells me that it takes between 28 days and 35 days to complete. I also know that rest days are important... so my question is (and I know...
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