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I think for your first Camino, the Frances will give you the best experience. Although you might see more people, it’s surprising how walkers spread out during the walking day, especially at the speed you’ll be walking. There’s also the Meseta...
Stayed at a chalet at the base of the Somport pass. All around were wooden posts with pictures of the size of bear prints, their claws etc. As I set out alone on a gorgeous, sunny May morning, I thought to myself - well, I guess I will just...
Gronze does the Aragonés. Look for ‘Francés por Aragon’. Although it’s not the best known Camino, the infrastructure and waymarking are good, and you will meet other pilgrims. It is also a very beautiful Camino.
Planning to do the VdLP in March. I have not even done the Frances and perhaps I never will. I have no interest in bed races and hoards of people. I am glad it is still unpopular and provides a glimpse at what the Frances might have been like...
You are smart to ask this question. I walked the Frances in May in 2022 and there was plenty of hot weather. I wore LONG sleeves and pants to prevent sunburn and for a bit of warmth in the cool mornings. Shirt of 53% cotton, 47% polyester...
Hi currently on the vdlp and thought following might be useful to others. I’m only on day 3 so will try to update from time to time.
Have stopped in Guillena, Castilblanco de los Arroyos and Almaden de la plata. Mix of private and municipal...
As a walker, have been bitten five times by a dog, only once on the camino (Primitivo).
But every time it happened, the owner was with his dog and I never received apologies.
Now I have found an effective way to protect myself against agressive...
Take the time to visit sacred sites along the way and learn about them. Look more closely at the churches and the carvings on their stones. Really visit with Mary wherever she appears.
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