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  1. J

    shoes for Camino Ingles in April conditions 2024

    I walked it in June last year. We had no rain but the path was always firm so I dont think you need worry.
  2. J

    Camino Passport in Oveido

    You can also get one at the municipal albergue.
  3. J

    A few more questions on Camino Primitivo

    I never found anywhere in 2019 that did not accept credit cards.
  4. J

    Sarria to SDC Poles/sticks?

    I have walked 5 caminos and never used the poles. However I am in my eighties and I worry that if I have a fall and break my hip it could prove fatal. To help me with my balance I usually just find a stick to carry if the terrain is rough.
  5. J

    Albergue Juvenil Castro open?

    Great place to stay. Very nice albergue divided into small rooms. Also has a food van at the back. Dont miss the old roman museum.
  6. J

    How often do you take a break?

    I take ten minutes every hour. I am in my eighties.
  7. J

    Bus Zamora to Granja Moreruela?

    i caught a bus from Zamora to Granja in 2019. It was about an hour late in arriving in Zamora but it eventually arrived. I pre-booked the ticket on-line in advance but I cannot remember the bus line.
  8. J

    Under-Publicized Backpack Options?

    My Aldi back pack has served me well for two caminos and I will probably use it again on my next. It cost me AUD$30.
  9. J

    Starting in Lisbon

    I walked from Lisbon when I was 76. I was fortunate that the Alpriate albergue had just opened so it was not necessary to walk 30 klms on the first day. However, there were later a number of days when I was forced to walk 30klms because of the lack of accommodation on those legs. I usually...
  10. J

    What not to miss on Camino Portuguese

    For me the best of Portugal was between Lisbon and Porto.
  11. J

    Is 42 days for SJPDP to Finisterre too long?

    I did it in 42 days. I had a rest day once a week and two days off due to sickness.
  12. J

    Travelling from Santiago to Ferrol

    I caught the train to Ferrol in June. It went via Coruna but we did not need to change trains. Very quick and easy. It is a lovely camino and 9 days should be very easy. However, there are some days when you will need to walk 20klms because of accommodation availability.
  13. J

    possible town to stop in between Los Arcos and Najera

    I stayed in Viana. The next day I walked on to Navarrete.
  14. J

    Start Invierno next week?

    Robo,I think you may have the advantage of age over me. I will be 84 when I walk this camino.
  15. J

    Start Invierno next week?

    Thanks for that Robo. I am planning the Invierno next year and the distances you have listed are about the most I could consider.

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