My feeling is that the minimum is a week, because during the 3-4 first days you have not the benefit of walking, only the drawbacks. I consider that you need at least two weeks to disconnect.
The maximum depends on your wishes, and the time left...
Is it possible to collect the average expected kilometers per day per pilgrim as a data input?
If not, if you have access to older data that includes route start, age, mode, and finish date you could apply the same assumption parameters in...
Hi all,
I have access to data on arrivals of pilgrims to Santiago by day, country, age, gender, departure point, route, reason and means used. Based on this data, I am analysing it to develop a machine learning model that will allow me to...
Many cities have bike rentals. I wonder whether some of them may have “electric assist.” But unless you find one (they do exist) that offers to retrieve it from you in Santiago, you’d have to return it by bus.
Or if you’re rich enough, buy...
You can use luggage transfer, or use a backpack, but it's better to use a rear rack with a pannier bag attached to each side. You can ride with a poncho, a rain jacket, or both. Albergues have safe storage for bikes, inside or outside, and you...
Lots of good advice here - especially get medical aid first. Good thing is no need to hurry btw now and July. If you are able to walk at all: slower pace, shorter distances, take local buses as needed, linger longer at sites/cafes. “Slowly...
The same thing happened to me last year. I went to University Hospital in Burgos and got a cortisone injection in my knee. After a few days, I was able to walk (with poles) enough to sightsee, but not continue on the Camino. I then took the bus...
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