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    Need any advice for an inexperienced student group hoping to hike 4 days on their first camino

    Hi, I live in Andalucia part of the year and, since you don't mention the time of year for your trip - I would strongly warn you that summers are VERY HOT there. Hiking that route in the summer may be uncomfortable for your group; avoid connecting with Via de la Plata since there are many...
  2. K

    Places that are worth to make a longer break / or stay

    I agree with you: being ripped off left and right with the "pilgrim menus" or otherwise at restaurants where they know you're in transit, you won't be coming back so they can serve you the worse food ever. Like you, I was very disappointed with the food options - we have to thank for that to...
  3. K

    How much and how long did you train?

    Hi, we - a group of 4, same age group as you, pretty fit - just finished the Camino a month ago. We trained for about a year, walking 10-12 miles every other Sunday. That helped but nothing prepared us for the real Camino. I would suggest that you train with your backpack on and on varied...
  4. K

    Places that are worth to make a longer break / or stay

    Hi, we finished the Camino on June 1st and my advise would be to visit Pamplona, Burgos and Leon - and skip the Meseta or at least those parts of it that are completely flat - I hated it and will never recommend it to anyone. Of course, this is my personal opinion and I know there will be many...
  5. K

    Health insurance

    If I get hurt on the Camino (broken leg, that kind of injury) would I receive free medical treatment as a Peregrino from Spanish hospitals or clinics? I am a US citizen and will not be carrying insurance. Thanks.
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