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My husband and I walked the Camino Frances in 2015 and started April 1, that worked out really well for us because we do not like the heat. In the 35 days we had sun, heavy rain, snow, fog, wind and hail. We never booked any albergues and never had a problem and we were slow so always one of the...
I had rain cover and a poncho with me. During light rain or cloudy days the cover on the pack is good enough but while you are on your journey in heavy downpour which can last all day you also need a poncho because rain will eventually get your pack wet plus all the inside. If you only have the...
Nanc, I walked April/May and had a lightweight, wide brimmed hat which was also longer in the back to keep the sun off the neck. A drawstring is also convenient because of the wind. I also had a multifunctional buff which became my best friend. I wore my hat and buff everyday and sometimes even...
Last year we booked the train tickets before we left with SNCF and spent the night at hotel Innova and then the next morning walked from the hotel to Gare Montparnasse. You do not have to get off until Bayonne. Have a safe trip
Dear Rob, you are asking alone or with your life partner. In 2015, my husband and I walked the camino Francés in 35 days. A year later my husband collapsed and never woke up again. It has now been 7 weeks and I cherish the 2 photoalbums of our trek together. Whilst on the camino he carried my...
Dear Damien, as I was reading on the forum I came upon your lovely post. A year ago my husband and I were on the 5th week of walking the Camino Francés. This year on April 16 he went into cardiac arrest and never woke up again. It gives me comfort to know that we were able to do such an...
Hello Julia, if you are really worried then take the Valcarlos route which is beautiful also. You will pass some towns before entering Valcarlos to get a snack with your daughter. The municipal albergue in Valcarlos is very nice, warm and great hospitality. The town has shops where you can...
We walked the route last year on April 1. The pilgrims office will give you the instructions when you visit them before your journey. Do not be devastated because the Volcarlos route is beautiful. It is for your own safety and the safety of your rescuers. Have a lovely camino.
We spent the night this past April 1, and we did not book ahead so the pilgrims office booked us into a private room just next door to the office. We payed 25E for a double with breakfast. They are open until 10pm at the pilgrims office and very helpful. maya
Theatregal, where did you start in Portugal, how many stages and kilometres. We are interested in this route and just wondered if you give us some details. Thanks Maya
Dear Rob, many thanks for the video. My husband and I were blessed to have done the camino starting April 1, shortly before your journey. Some of the views reminded us of our memories.
Hello Beatrice, just do not read what does not interest you. That is what I do. Maybe you just need to break free for awhile from the forum but if you have good info I am sure people would appreciate what you write or they would skip through it. Have a nice Saturday. Maya
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