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Hi fellow pilgrims! I have walked 1450km over several years on the Camino Frances alone, without planning much.
This year is going to be very different! I have convinced my mom to come with me. I am so excited to show her what the camino is all...
I can relate to the surgeries but good for you (and me) and others - for doing it. And walking in a way that works for us. This time around I am doing a slow Camino Portuguese. When I walked the Frances in the fall the downhills and over 20km...
I walked Sept/Oct 2023 from SJPD and had heard of the busy times, and change of energy yet we really only came across one really large school group - who were having such a great time it was infectious! One rainy day my walking buddy and I...
Thank you Cheryl - Yes to the extra socks ❤️that wee bit of luxury ! I arrive in Porto in 9 days so excited! I will try do some short daily posts or every other day to help others as your posts helped me! 🙏Jen
Thanks so much!❤️ Weather was pretty cold and rainy when we started out, and now it’s cool in the mornings and evenings, but hot in the afternoons. We checked the weather every day before we walked. Layering is key. If there was any rain in the...
A big "yes" to both things! You have described the Pilgrim House very well as it was my experience too.
The Rooftop tour of the Cathedral is really extra special and outstanding. My first time going, I was able to sign up for the English speaking...
Thanks CalgaryLynn - I am finalizing my packing for the same route w spiritual variant- w an April27 start! Will remove the second pair of zip off pants and add another quick dry T! Have you had fog as that’s when my wool long sleeve would be...
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