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Hi. I worked in the SJPdP Pilgrim Office one week from 28th of August and it was really crowded for a few days. Lots of rain and not enough beds in SJPdP. My advise for next year is - start one week before or after 1st of September if possible. It might be less crowded then.
I would use the old guide book and communicate with my pilgrim fellows on the Camino.
The app Wise pilgrim is super if you want to use the smart phone, you find everything there.
Buen Camino
Maggi
I'm planning to do the Primitivo this September, walking from Oviedo to Santiago and then to Finisterre. I only have 23 days to walk after finishing a week's work in the SJPP pilgrim office.
It would be nice to hear about your experiences.
Buen Camino.
Maggi
I thought I would meet some nice fellow pilgrims on the road sooner or later, but becoming like a family with a small group from the first day wasn't exactly what I'd expected. I love walking alone and at the end of the day having dinner with my "family".
I just have to share a memory from my walk on the Via Podiensis. Most beautiful
walk by the way.
In Cahors I met a young British woman who was travelling around the world with her large backpack. She accidentally heard about the pilgrim walk when she was in Porto and decided to try it...
The feeling of freedom, having the possibility to get away from every day life. Maybe most of all, to meet all these marvellous fellow pilgrims and share, make new friends. Friends for life sometimes.
I enjoy every minute spent on the Camino and the next one will be part of the Camino Norte for...
Sorry, but I don't see the fun in this matter. I met some aggressive dogs on the Camino, but more in France than in Spain. I'm just happy not to get bitten.
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