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I'd recommend the Primitivo in your situation. I wouldn't walk the Olvidado alone: too much mountain terrain with the chance of a sprained ankle (or worse), a need for some decent Spanish, and accommodations challenges. It IS beautiful and I enjoyed it (two of us 70+, last May--from Bonar only)...
Lainey: Glad you're considering the Olvidado. Hopefully these posts give you an idea of how we dealt with various "challenges." I'm hopeful of doing the Portugues this fall. Got to plan and hope!
Great news about another option, and quite reasonably priced. I don't recommend Resthy's in Pandorado even if rooms are available -- he was very uncooperative and rude to us when we were looking for a place to stay in May. If your mileage works out to get to Vegarienza, definitely get in touch...
I carry a Canon SX 620 in addition to my phone. The Canon has a long optical zoom lens, which comes in handy and the phone can't match. Not sure of your budget, but it retails for just over $300.
If I recall, this is at the top of the first major climb, where you have a great 360 degree view. Another reason to have an app accessible with GPS tracks.
Glad you’ve decided to move ahead. You’ve already received some good, recent advice, but I thought I’d chime in as well.
Two of us (70+) recently completed the Invierno after also doing about half the Olvidado (meaning we were already tired when we reached Ponferrada). I found the Invierno to...
I had the great fortune to meet Ender a week ago Saturday in Cinera on the Olvidado. I walked into town looking for a bar for refreshments and found a small fiesta going on. As I walked into the square (obviously looking very much like a pilgrim) Ender walked up to me and introduced himself. He...
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