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Just to clarify for the OP who is a first timer, there are no ‘official stages’. There are just some end-of-stage destinations that are more popular than others because they are in guides (eg Brierley, Gronze etc), have more facilities, are a... -
Camino Joe 2021 replied to the thread Qatar.As a retired airline employee and a current pilgrim, my experience is sometimes you can get away with it and sometimes you can't regardless of airline. You're over the official limit so expect it to be checked. If the agent is not looking too...
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Camino Joe 2021 reacted to Peterexpatkiwi's post in the thread Taxi? Can they find us in the middle of nowhere? with
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@dfortuna58 , you have some excellent advice above, the bar suggestion is the most commonly used. I presume if you don't use it already you will be downloading WhatsApp (it's so frequently used by accommodation let alone fellow pilgrims in... -
Camino Joe 2021 reacted to CWBuff's post in the thread Taxi? Can they find us in the middle of nowhere? with Like.
You do know that every one of the Camino villages, towns, cities, hamlets, etc. ARE connected by drivable roads? You are not in Sahara or Gobi. You're not even on Inca Trail or AT. At very worst you are moving through some paths in the fields and...
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Camino Joe 2021 reacted to Tincatinker's post in the thread Taxi? Can they find us in the middle of nowhere? with Like.
In my experience if you have cash a taxi driver can find you anywhere. That said local bars are the best resource for taxis, possibly a bed that isn’t on Berking.con and even a drink while you’re waiting for the taxi
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We did it in rain and wind last October. Trail should be fine. You will get wet feet, but you will probably get that on the road too. Some parts provide shelter. Go steady, and even in the rain it is beautiful.
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We (my wife and I, 60 years old) hiked up to O Cebreiro from Las Herrerias under heavy cold rain and in the early morning darkness last October. We took the trail, and would do it again. It was muddy for sure, but at no point did we feel it was...
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Camino Joe 2021 replied to the thread Camino del Mestizaje of the Americas.Thank you Tincatinker for that link. I did find some good information. If I understand what I am reading this is the 7th annual organized 30 mile beach walk scheduled for DEC 13-15, 2024. I found this [edited for length] information. About the...
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Camino Joe 2021 posted the thread Camino del Mestizaje of the Americas in North America and Caribbean.Does anyone know if this is an actual pilgrimage or just an official starting point? “Camino Del Mestizaje” AKA, the Baby Steps Camino. Please forward any references.
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Camino Joe 2021 reacted to jsalt's post in the thread The lessons I learnt every day on the Camino with Like.
A long post, so not for everyone. Might help newbies, and bring a smile of remembrance to oldies. Lesson 1 (St Jean): get back to the albergue by 10pm or you WILL be locked out. Lesson 2 (Orisson): if you want a bottom bunk claim your bed...
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