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I left SJPP on 15th, although Pilgrims Office assured us pass was open, signs said Closed. Went back and rechecked with office and they assured us it was open. Stopped at Orisson that night (Lucky bed) Did the top on the16th. Very cold rain and...
La Voz de Galicia has reported the death of a 65 year old pilgrim from the United States this afternoon near Castromaior. The likely cause appears to be a heart attack. The pilgrim was walking the Camino with his wife...
I walked the Camino Frances between April 28 - June 5, 2022, and I chose that time of year because of the very reason about which you inquire. It was gorgeous. Everything was in bloom, and I fell in love with the Flanders poppies! One caution...
Hello! We are currently walking the CF. We started in St. Jean on April 11 and are currently in Navarret. Weather has been beautiful. The fields are very lush from the rains they had around Easter. Some trees are out, some are not. Lots of...
Hi SF Hiker,
Wow, that's amazing, are you a daily hiker?
My husband and I are scheduled to hike the Same route on May 1st. My question to you is which route did you take? I heard the Napoleon route was closed due to snow. Many thx
My first SPRINGTIME days on the Camino Francés 🎉
A couple of interesting tidbits.
I just left Foncebadón yesterday. See photo.
By the way, it's really not busy at all on my "wave". Plenty of spare beds.
1) I passed Manjarín. It was a...
Everyone walks the pace that they prefer. For me, that is about 25 km per day, which I can cover in about 5-7 hours. Other people prefer to walk shorter or longer distances.
Just like some people like vanilla ice cream while others prefer...
That was me in 2000 after my first Camino at age 50. Then after my second Camino in 2002, I had that same lightbulb moment – why not keep the level of fitness up? Now at age 73, I am so glad to have done that. I have many friends my age who tell...
Keeping good physical fitness should be a life goal. I train all the time regardless of a Camino being on the horizon. In addition to walking I do various core building exercises as being fit doesn't just mean you have done some walking prior to...
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