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I carry a 660ml bottle (about a pint). I get into the habit of taking a good swig as I enter each hamlet or village, and refill it every time there is a source.
At Carrion los Condes (or similar places on other Caminos where there is a known gap...
Thanks Charles.
I’m 60, not particularly fit at present, but not a couch potato either. Just average.
I’ve done a moderate amount of (backwoods) hiking, mainly in NZ, a little in Oz, and a few weeks in Canada. Mainly in my 20s - 30s...
As a 70 year old lone female pilgrim (3 Caminos ) I agree with everything that has been said above. #15 post by Brooklinn is so good read it again and again.
The only thing I will add is you will be walking through safe areas and you will be so...
“Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds." - Einstein
Our dear sister,
In the journey of life, the skeptics and doubters may present themselves as obstacles, but they can also serve as catalysts. I have found...
Although the central part of Madrid is very walkable on your own, let me recommend that you check out freetour.com. You’ll find many tours offered around the city that are free, but tip based. On our recent trip to Mexico City, we did three...
Your plan is similar to mine in 2022. But I wished I had stayed where muddy-mama suggested as O Lagar de Jesus is often recommended. I'd recommend staying at Ideas Pereginas in Tui and at Hostel Nuestra Señora del Camino in Combarro. I do not...
In 2022 after getting of the boat from Vilanova de Arousa I walked the 8.5 to A Escravitude and stayed at Hostel O Lagar de Jesús. which is a lovely place to stay with a great pilgrims meal. That left 18.5k for the last day. If that is to far for...
I looove planning! Its part of the experience for me. On my first Camino I was stressed about keeping to the plan - "what will I do if it does not work". The camino had a couple of lessons for me, one of them being that my plans dont work. My...
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