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These are just a few answers from pilgrims that I recognize that have walked multiple Camino’s. Personally I think it is an exercise in futility to quantify why people walk. Although I do think it is easier to “pick” a reason for a new pilgrim... -
Add'l optiins to suggest Allof the Above None of the Above Some of the above Reckon my then would be All of the Above
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hecate105 reacted to JabbaPapa's post in the thread Why do you want to walk the Camino? with
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Can't really answer sorry, as it's not multiple choice. Honestly, all five boxes !! -
hecate105 replied to the thread Camping on a Camino Portugues route..I agree with Gerard! Plenty of places to camp discreetly - we did on Portuguese... also on VdlP , Norte etc.....No problems with locals - if they even notice u they are concerned for u and will maybe offer water etc! As females - yes, a little...
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hecate105 reacted to Gerard Griffin's post in the thread Camping on a Camino Portugues route. with
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I always use Google maps satellite view to identify likely camping spots and hour or two before I expect to arrive there. Near a village, with wild land, not farmed, close to the road but far enough in to be screened. I get there about an hour... -
hecate105 reacted to Gerard Griffin's post in the thread Camping on a Camino Portugues route. with Like.
Lightweight tent, micro cooking gear, air mattress and light sleeping bag plus liner. With 2 people it's even easier. As for the phone, plenty of cafes to recharge in with a fast charger, plus carry a power pack. The looking for places and...
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hecate105 reacted to Gerard Griffin's post in the thread Camping on a Camino Portugues route. with Like.
I've camped along the CP, and never had a problem. I tend to stealth camp though, setting up close to nightfall, showing no light and leaving soon after sunrise. While technically forbidden, camping is ignored in my experience both by the...
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hecate105 replied to the thread Lightning strikes.The best piece of 'Camino' writing I read - which was in an anthology of travel (I wish i could remember the title!) was indeed about lightning! The author described walking across the Meseta (on Frances) and seeing a storm with lightning...
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hecate105 replied to the thread Food on the via la plata.Also - when you stay in towns - quite a few large ones with fantastic places to visit - then you have a plethora of places to eat - and amazing tapas - in Zamora it was memorable! But indeed in some places (like in my avatar pic on left!) the...
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I'm thrilled when I can arrive at my destination by 3 or 3:30 when kitchens are still open and you can order a "menu" in the afternoon. However, on caminos like the Via de la Plata and other caminos menos transitados, the stage lengths don't...
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