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October the 12th 2004 I posted the first post here on this forum. 20 years have passed. Thank you for being such a good group of people and for hanging around. More here in this thread. All the best from Santiago, Ivar
Maryelle great advice from Camilla above this!!!
It's a lovely walk, pack light only what you need; there are lots of packing lists on here (you can buy anything you forgot along the way)
Don't be scared by the distance you can do it !
I was...
Hi all,
Maybe some can give some advice/helping words for me to actually be able to go do it.
I am feeling the need to walk the frances (i originally planned and wanted to do the primitivo for the nature and more peaceful experience, but...
I’m sorry for the delayed thanks. You’re right, I can definitely use Airbnb too! 😳 I had completely forgotten about that! With your advice in mind, I hope to walk at my own pace. Thank you so much 😊
I did that walk (actually today is an anniversary date of arriving in Santiago!). There were enough albergues along the way. Only once was I truly stuck as there were no openings and I was too exhausted/ sore to trek 8 more kms to the next...
Please get a SIM card with voice and data that will provide constant access to the web and to use the phone.
Every morning when you leave your hotel or albergue get the local taxi number. This way you will feel safer and if you are tired contact...
I’m sorry for the delayed thanks. I had mistakenly thought that SIM cards were only for web access, so your advice was really helpful. I’ll make sure to take note of the taxi numbers as well. Thank you so much ☺️
Thank you for your message. I'm sure I will remember your story during my pilgrimage, and it will give me strength. Your words were very powerful, warm, and encouraging. As you said, I want to fully experience the pilgrimage with all my senses...
My first Camino was from Porto in late September early October. I could not imagine walking all the way to Santiago de Compostela. On day 3 it was quite overwhelming, so I stopped thinking of the whole journey and concentrated on one day at a...
Hello, Vince☺️
I’m so happy to hear from someone with so much camino experience. Thank you for explaining everything so thoroughly. I can now vividly imagine what my days might look like.
I'm relieved to hear that the weather is pleasant during...
Hello Kam
I have now walked 4 Camino Frances twice from SJPDP and twice from Sarria. Coastal from Porto and once SDC to Finisterre. I started aged 60 and am now 71. Early on my first I worked out a pattern that suited me and have used it ever...
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