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  1. Charlotte Helbig

    Camino Ingles vs the Inca Trail

    I did the the Camino Ingles in '21 and the Inca Trail in '22. There is NOTHING on any of the Caminos that even comes close to the climb to Dead Woman's Pass!! There are some hills of course and a steep section after leaving Pontedeume and one going into Betanzos. There is no issue on the Ingles...
  2. Charlotte Helbig

    Latest guidebook for the Norte

    I used the Wise Pilgrim app when I did the Norte earlier this year. I worked great and I highly recommend it. IMHO apps are better as they are more easily updated than paper guidebooks.
  3. Charlotte Helbig

    Where to walk for 10 days in May?

    If you want a route that is less busy you might consider the Camino Ingles. It is 5 days from Ferrol to Santiago. It is another 4 days or so from Santiago to Finisterre/Muxia AND it is a beautiful walk. Or you could do part of the Portuguese. You don't need to use a travel company--you can do...
  4. Charlotte Helbig

    Accomodation recommendations!

    I highly recommend La Casona del Nene in Arzua and Pension Residencial Platas in O Pedrouzo. I also like Hotel Universal in Santiago--very well priced and close to the Cathedral. I am about your age and was very comfortable there. Also, there are plenty of options in Sarria.
  5. Charlotte Helbig

    Certificate for SDC to Finisterre and Muxia

    Yes there is. The one for Finisterre, the Fisterrana, is available at the tourist office. You can get another one at the tourist office in Muxia, the Muxiana.
  6. Charlotte Helbig

    Coffee in the Morning?

    I just got back from the Norte and at times it was challenging to find anything open before 8. If you start walking in hopes of finding something open sooner rather than later, you may be out of luck. More often than not there wasn't anything available for at least 10 k or more. If she really...
  7. Charlotte Helbig

    Camino from Porto - Trekking Poles confiscated at airport!

    Agree! And the climb out of Ponte de Lima isn't too bad. There is a steep rocky stretch just before you reach the top but it is less than 1 km. Buen Camino.
  8. Charlotte Helbig

    Roof tour of the Cathedral

    Ha ha me too!
  9. Charlotte Helbig

    Santiago to Finisterre

    There are some great day trips from Santiago offered by various tour companies that take you to Finisterre, Muxia and a couple of other places of interest. Their offices are along whatever street that is that runs by the post office (sorry don't recall the name of the street??) toward the Plaza...
  10. Charlotte Helbig

    Camino Portugués in June in running shoes?

    This is true! When I did the CP I got some gel inserts which really helped cushion my feet and I didn't have issues. And wear whatever shoe works best for you. BC
  11. Charlotte Helbig

    Rely on wifi or get a data plan?

    Hi JustJack: Most places have WiFi and most of the time it works well. As mentioned in the previous reply it can sometimes be quite slow or just doesn't work. I always like to get a SIM card just in case of emergency, need directions or have to make a phone call and can't find WiFi. I think the...
  12. Charlotte Helbig

    My New Camino Marker

    Fresno?! I wonder if my cousin in Tulare would be willing to go check it our? Thanks for the info!
  13. Charlotte Helbig

    How to get to Sevilla from the United States?

    If you want to coordinate your arrival in MAD with the train, I have found that many flights from the US arrive early in the morning. Therefore there is plenty of time to hop on the metro to Atocha can catch a late morning/early afternoon train to your destination.
  14. Charlotte Helbig

    best wishes 2021

    Beautiful mountain view. Thanks for posting. Happy New Year and best wishes for a much better 2021.
  15. Charlotte Helbig

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Spain Announces State of Alarm until May 2021

    Mine too!
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