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I lost my microfiber towel on the clothesline in Sarria. Could've been swiped, but just as likely forgotten. I discovered it gone the next day in Portomarin. I went to a local store and bought a new one. Due to my weak Spanish, I could only ask "Tiene usted...?" and move my arms as if I...
I recommend that you take a bus 4 hours north from Madrid to Astorga. From there, walking the Camino will take 11 days over 158 miles, traveling through arguably the most beautiful part of the Camino Frances. You will arrive in Santiago de Compostela (the end of the Camino) and have three days...
I'd say start in Molinaseca. You'll get 9 good days of walking in and experience the climb to O'Cebreiro, which is a good physical workout, and offers the most stunning Camino views in Galicia. Molinaseca is also very picturesque and has a real nice albergue. I'm jealous and I miss the...
Totally safe except one dog between Villafranca and O'Cebriero. I believe the village was Trabadelo, but it could be another during this day. My brother and I were walking through this village when we were funneled by buildings into the kill zone. I spotted a vicious looking German shepherd...
Not ridiculous if you have room to spare, but excessive. I just got back, finishing late April and struggled with the same question. Ultimately I opted no as I was already overweight. I didn't need it but it would've made a nice insurance policy. I'm not an outdoorsman and I was worried...
Greetings from Minnesota! I'm Larry and am scheduled to walk from Leon to Santiago next April. I will arrive Santiago in late April. I intend to walk to celebrate and show my gratitude to God for my extended life on this earth. My beautiful wife will join me in Sarria and we will walk hand...
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