The Camino is not too crowded if you are on a pilgrimage and you're flexible. If you insist on booked accommodation, private rooms, etc., you may be out of luck in September.
We’re in SJPDP now. Checked in at the pilgrim office yesterday and will start walking in the morning. I really love this town. We walked to the market and pharmacy a bit ago. Easy walk and well stocked grocery. The old church is a wonderful...
The Primitivo is beautiful and not dangerous. You definitely need poles! The most challenging part to me is the descent after Puerto del Palo, jagged, loose, largish, granite rocks.
Make sure to visit the wonderful waterfall Cascada de Nonaya...
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