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Hi @sgmiller I’d have to second that sound advice from @Rebekah Scott it’s tough enough without adding those risks. 😎
Regarding the trail - many people, me included, find they cover less distance per hour than on other paths, due to the...
The bifurcation is about 500 meters after the beginning of the path to Guillema thait starts right after you have crossed the dangerous exit of the highway. Zyou will recognise it ehen you get there
After the terrible few kilometers along a busy road and dangerous crossings, we got on the path to Guillena. After a few hundred meters we got to the bifurcation: the road to the right avoids the crossing of the Arroyo de las Molinas. Because...
I walked today from Sevilla to Guillena. On leaving Sevilla, we took the path Aling the rivier. It was no problem at all, not a single pool of water on the trail, no mud at all. It was beautifull with many flowers.
My experience on the Norte was that the common language along pilgrims was english. ( I agree that the language transfer course is very good. Presuming one speaks english well because that is the starting point of these essons
Hola @Float05 I think you will find many pilgrims on the Norte / Primitivo will speak English, whether as a first language or otherwise.
As for Spanish, I know your camino is not far away but your partner might like to try the Language...
The Via Podiensis is beautifull. If your wish to walk short days relates also to walkingtime, you should consider also that the walk after le Puy includes much going up and out, in an out of the valleys ( to be rewarded with beautiful views)
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