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  1. jefferyonthecamino

    San Anton albergue (Castrojeriz) closes till further notice

    that's too bad, i was there roughly a week ago and the albergue and the ruins were open.
  2. jefferyonthecamino

    Compostela

    The church does not, the Pimgrim's Office does, when you request it. To request you must register first https://oficinadelperegrino.com/en/sigle-register/ online it's easy, but there is a procedure
  3. jefferyonthecamino

    Taxi? Can they find us in the middle of nowhere?

    yep, all you need is a bar with a name or at least a reference (eg. church) in a village. you will also need a taxi number to call...
  4. jefferyonthecamino

    Ponferrada to Villafranca

    mostly asphalt (small roads) until you get to Cacabelos. gets really pretty ten.
  5. jefferyonthecamino

    CF in July

    the usual: up before dawn, stop walking by lunchtime or avoid walking between lunch and evening. keep hydrated. wear a hat. stop if you're not feeling well, no shame in that. my first Camino was in august and we survived, and it was fun. it was also very hot.
  6. jefferyonthecamino

    Most Dangerous stage on Camino Frances.?

    actually a combination of heat, dehydration and stupidity on my part. but i like the idea of it being frivolous. there really is no dangerous stage along the Camino apart from our lack of preparation, awareness and bad judgement on a particular stage.
  7. jefferyonthecamino

    Most Dangerous stage on Camino Frances.?

    the páramo after león, almost wiped me out.
  8. jefferyonthecamino

    New Guardia Civil mobile offices

    Always nice to encounter the friendly Guardia Civil en route.
  9. jefferyonthecamino

    Is it permissible to skip Sarria to Santiago?

    nope
  10. jefferyonthecamino

    Accommodation - to book or not to book

    Internet in some cases, definitely whatsapp, whch is standrad here (even for iphone users). I would definitely recommend having a working phone while here. Some places expect you to call before arriving, especially if arriving after a certain time (you may lose your booking/bed if not paid in...
  11. jefferyonthecamino

    Accommodation - to book or not to book

    I would book; at least a couple days in advance. May is peak season and smaller towns do not have enough beds to cope with the influx of pilgrims (I'm thinking Hornillos, Belorado, Castrojeriz, even Frómista...). For many, trying to sort out accommodation at the end of a long hard day is part of...
  12. jefferyonthecamino

    Best route into Burgos

    River path, but not the easiest route to find. Once you have passed Orbaneja de Riopico and crossed the motorway, make a left downhill at the first set of homes you encounter, on to a dirt trail. You should end up walking beside the security fence of the Burgos airport for about (roughly) 2...
  13. jefferyonthecamino

    Looking for Pics of the Museo Del Chocolate in Astorga

    i doubt it's what you're looking for, but this photo was taken inside the museum - small display on motivational signage at the factory back in the day. Feel free to use if you/they want to. Atalas Obscura is awesome btw.
  14. jefferyonthecamino

    Another Funny Camino Experience

    i'm pretty sure it's the Spanish National Police that are in charge of immigration at all international arrivals to Spain, including Madrid and Barcelona (and Málaga, Palma de Mallorca, Bilbao...). so my guess is, you were lucky in barcelona, or unlucky in madrid.
  15. jefferyonthecamino

    Animals that I met (and was quick enough to get their photo)

    thanks, near Ponte de Lima, Camino Portugués
  16. jefferyonthecamino

    Animals that I met (and was quick enough to get their photo)

  17. jefferyonthecamino

    Tips for couple of youngters doing the camino Frances in March/April

    please reconsider the tent. pitching one in the wrong place could lead to a hefty fine or a fall out with a local (not always easy to figure out what is public and private land); as well as, camping on the Camino, if not at designated places, is not ideal considering the potential number of...
  18. jefferyonthecamino

    Resource for short distances?

    awesome! :D
  19. jefferyonthecamino

    Resource for short distances?

    Walking 10 miles or less a day is fairly common. You will find several towns/villages and albergues along the Camino, not only at the end of each guidebook suggested stage. In fact. suggested stages are just that, suggested and the Camino (especially after León) allows to elaborate your own plan...
  20. jefferyonthecamino

    2021 Holy Year

    brace yourself for a tsunami of Spanish pilgrims in the summer

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