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Go stay in Casa Susi in Trabadelo and you'll hear a very romantic story of how Susi and Fermin met on the Camino, (Susi owned the Albergue, Fermin was walking it as a pilgrim). The story goes he stayed there one night then on the next day he...
Some people rent bikes in order to do the meseta in a day or two, allowing you to experience it but not slog it out, if that's not your preference. Think there are options to rent a bike in Burgos and drop it off in Leon, and continue on foot...
In my own experience training for the Camino, I think sometimes too much emphasis is placed on "aerobic" fitness, which having walked it a couple of times now, seems less important. Sure there are moments with steep inclines that might leave you...
Throwing my support behind Albergue Camino del Perdon, I've stayed there twice before.
Depending on the time of year you go, the dormitory can be hot (I was there both times in July) so that point may not be appropriate for you.
The pilgrim...
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