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  1. fraluchi

    Numbers from SJPP August

    Falcon269, "statistics" are often misleading, which is why one tends to call them similar to lies.;) The SJPP figures are up, but there is no such "growth" on the camino afterwards. As a matter of fact, and compared to last year, less pilgrims said to have started from towns such as Pamplona...
  2. fraluchi

    Numbers from SJPP August

    Yes, the alternative caminos are "picking up speed". However, the Frances until Sarria is consistently seeing lower numbers (-4%). Y-t-d these were similar to those in 2011 in 2012. The Sarria - Santiago lap of the Frances saw numbers increased by 11% compared to last year, and now represent...
  3. fraluchi

    Drinkable water?

    The answers are already given (above). What might be a concern, particularly on hot days with lots of perspiration, are some "suero oral" (serum) confections, which you can buy at farmacias (pharmacies, drugstores) and solve in water.
  4. fraluchi

    Numbers leaving from SJPP in August

    Interesting figures from SJPP. Thank you Falcon269. I elaborated a bit on these and compared with the following: In Saint Jean Pied de Port, the number of pilgrims recorded in 2017 were 57.295, (58’953 in 2016, 54’647 in 2014 and 54’218 in 2014). Whilst there was an increase of 8% in 2016...
  5. fraluchi

    Would you stop at places that lack the Camino hospitality?

    It is so easy to ask politely if a toilet (restroom) may be used. In some places one has to pay or consume something, sometimes obtain a key for access. The general rule is to be considerate of somebody else's property and care.
  6. fraluchi

    I'll Push You

    The following website, in Spanish, might be of help to mcintyre: https://www.ibermutuamur.es/camino_santiago/accesible/inicio/inicial.htm It has details of the Frances from Roncesvalles to Santiago which may be useful.
  7. fraluchi

    I'll Push You

    A few years ago I had the opportunity to assist a small group of physically impaired people from Sarria to Santiago. We were "caracoles" (snails), averaging 7 kms a day. As Falcon269 mentions, certain parts of the trail have to be circumvented. A public organization in A Coruña publishes a...
  8. fraluchi

    Camino prep Q's - last minute camino please help!

    Hi Caminomarie, welcome to the Forum. You have many questions, to which the answers are available on searching the large experiences of other caminantes. In the top right corner "search" you can enter each doubt and you'll see loads of answers. Buen Camino!
  9. fraluchi

    Huge rush from Sarria at the moment

    Statistically 45% of arrivals who walked the Camino Francés started in Sarria, with another 6% from Cebreiro. Of these walkers, more than half are Spanish. Thus it is obvious that during Spanish holidays crowds are excessive and partying galore.
  10. fraluchi

    Maybe its me

    I have a distinct suspicion that from June 14th onward any football (soccer) fan on the Camino will have a great time. o_O
  11. fraluchi

    Live from the Camino

    Sorry folks, but there is nothing special about the weather odds during this and next month. Be prepared and inform yourselves in time at the place where you are staying for the next few days. Remember that even if it will not rain (or snow), rivers can still be overflowing and paths excessively...
  12. fraluchi

    First Time Walker CF May 2018

    From mid-May to mid June you can expect all sorts of weather conditions: sunny, hot, windy, rainy, cold, etc. conditions depending upon the area and which don't last long. Be prepared. Check the daily/weekly forecasts on www.aemet.es for the area (town, province) you will walk through.
  13. fraluchi

    To book or not to book

    When Annakappa walked with me the Frances from Roncesvalles to Santiago in 2007, she insisted to be a "pilgrim". At the bottom of this message our YouTube presentation will say it all. What we didn't tell, is that on an odd occasion we had to use somebody's 'phone (at a bar, restaurant, or...
  14. fraluchi

    Santiago de Compostela YouTube video

    Posted two days ago: Latest Camino video
  15. fraluchi

    Astorga to Cruz de Ferro

    Astorga-Rabanal is a good start, not too difficult or too long a walk. Staying at Refugio Gaucelmo (CSJ) is quite an experience. The following day, steep up to Foncebadon and then along mountain range to Cruz de Ferro. After that, basically down all the way, sometimes pretty steep, past Manjarin...
  16. fraluchi

    The puzzling 100 km mark

    Lovely pictures and "felicidades" for your having made it.:) I doubt it was you who removed the discussed marker.:D
  17. fraluchi

    Is there demand for an alternative but integretated hostal/albergue in O Cebreiro?

    It might be worth your while to rent a place in or near O’Cebreiro from September to April and bundle the experience(s) in your dreams. Then listen to old Hilton’s advice “location, location, location”
  18. fraluchi

    LIVE from the Camino Leon help

    It's the benefit of the doubt and an honest explanation which will maybe avoid unpleasant treatment by people who have lost their life line by the current fires. :mad:
  19. fraluchi

    Fire near Leon

    Would you please identify your whereabouts in order to give an idea of problem arreas and not upset pilgrims walking safe trails.
  20. fraluchi

    Fire near Leon

    Fires were put on purpose in various parts of Galicia. Today (sunday), already 60 new ones. No map or details were given by the newspaper.:(

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