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I'm looking for suggestions on the lightest sleep "sac" I can use on the Camino.
1. I never get cold at night (if cold, I wear extra clothes).
2. I never walk the Camino in winter.
3. Right now, I use a flannel sheet folded in half and sewn at the bottom and even that is too heavy.
Any...
Even though I missed the turn off, I took a very minor road to it and it’s VERY much worth it. A must path in my opinion - walk though this beautiful red stoned village. It may add 1 km to your walk.
Stay the course. I have walked the Camino Madrid and loved it. It was quiet and very peaceful. I do not speak Spanish and I had no problem getting hostels along the way. I also booked places up to Segovia. The rest of the way, hostels should be easy to get. My plan is to again walk the Camino...
Keep us informed about anything unusual re: COVID-19 issues you see. I want to walk that route in September but I have not purchased an airline ticket yet. Thanks!
I did the Madrid Camino in May 2019 and loved it. (See my YouTube video). If I do it again (and I plan to) I would continue to Leon and do the San Salvador/Primitivo routes. I would also recommend staying in downtown Madrid an extra night. I walked to the edge of the city and took the subway...
I am planning this route in September as well. I am fully vaccinated but have not bought airline tickets yet. Is it safe to assume all will be ok for North Americans to travel to Portugal and Spain?
I’m from the Peg as well and have done this route 3 times. I always book my flight to Paris and take the train to SJPP. The train leaves Paris by noon and arrives in SJPP by 7:30 that night. That allows me to sleep on the train. Then after the walk, I fly from Santiago back to Winnipeg...
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