Recent content by Kate48

I was sad to see that Alb Paloma y Lena at San Mamede do Camiño near Sarria was closed when I passed in November last year. I had very happy memories of a hammock in the sun and a sumptuous meal there from my 2016 Camino. I think they are looking for a buyer rather than a manager, but you could...

finding newspaper was the problem in Spain in November... everyone reads news online these days!

I was there today and disgusted by litter- there’s a bin there, for goodness sake! I carry a small plastic bag with me and carry tp to next aseos or bin. It’s not rocket science

By far the best and most convivial meal I had on the Le Puy route! The food is fresh, delicious and plentiful and the wine comes from a bottomless bottle! Our host actually enjoyed watching us enjoy ourselves-but he doesn't answer messages, emails or anything else! I think he's too busy cooking...

Maybe you relived some of those moments on the Sanabres Dmcar4?

Enjoy!

Thanks Kaz! I enjoyed writing and reliving my caminos and hoped others might relive their own through mine too

Published this week on Amazon, my account of my four Caminos: Camino Frances, Camino Sanabres and the Via Podiensis over two years. From newbie to pilgrim junkie, unfit to confirmed walker, I learned many lessons and met a world of fabulous people - including here on the forum! Hope you enjoy A...

Hi! Does anyone know of anything similar to Ivar’s wonderful storage service in St Jean? I want to send a few things forward from Cahors and thought of Poste Restante but they only hold for 2 weeks and I am still 3 weeks away.... Thanking you brains trust in anticipation... Kate

We sent our packs on ahead via taxi several times because of bad knees. Mainly after Ourense. We paid 6-10euros.

We were on VDLP over Semana Sancta this year... biggest problem was finding shops and cafes open. Only had trouble with accommodation in one town. We didn’t ever book.

Hmmm. I walked CF last year in April and needed sleeping bag nearly every night- walked through snow, sleet, miserable rain. This year on the Camino sanabres in April I used half the time as it was HOT hot hot. I wouldn't go without a light sleeping bag .... just in case it's like 2016

I met an English gentleman on the Camino frances last year who had fallen out of a bunk bed and fractured two vertebrae two years before. He was determined to finish his Camino and was back as soon as his doctors gave the OK.... but not sleeping on top bunks

we had breakfast at new cafe in San Salvador about an hour out of Finisterre this morning. So... don't believe the sign at Asador San Roque as you turn on to the route to Muxia off the highway that says no more cafes until Lires! A donativo with fruit and drinks is about an hour on from the San...

I hope you are back and offering your hospitality to dazed and exhausted novice pilgrims soon. I was very grateful for your kindness last April and wish you well.