-
For 2024 Pilgrims: €50,- donation = 1 year with no ads on the forum + 90% off any 2024 Guide. More here.
(Discount code sent to you by Private Message after your donation)
Search 69,459 Camino Questions
Rex's latest activity
-
I will start with question #2. I think it depends on your personal budget and type of lodging. If you cook for yourself frequently and are fine with albergue beds, you can manage with 25 to 35 euros per day average. If you are shipping a bag and... -
Let me preface this by saying please understand I am not picking on anybody, I fully understand that mistakes happen and how. Been there, done that. I have been astonished to see so many lost and found reports over the last two weeks. And not...
-
Rex reacted to Vacajoe's post in the thread Three rescues on the Route Napoleon yesterday with
Thank you.
Even in the clearest, most perfect weather, hikers can get in trouble due to the elevation and lessened oxygen levels. This is especially true for those with a compromised respiratory system, but can easily affect residents used to living at low... -
Right now, I'm in the beautiful fortified town of Lescar, looking across at the snow caps of the Pyrenees towards that other pass.. the Col du Somport, where I'm headed. It looks pretty as a picture.. and menacing in equal measure. Not somewhere...
-
Rex reacted to Bradypus's post in the thread Death of American pilgrim in Castromaior today with
Wow.
La Voz de Galicia has reported the death of a 65 year old pilgrim from the United States this afternoon near Castromaior. The likely cause appears to be a heart attack. The pilgrim was walking the Camino with his wife... -
I really don't think that @ctwillie is risking any injury. They just got some pre-Camino jitters when a 20 km hike was more difficult than expected. If they alter their plans to start closer to Santiago and walk shorter stages everything...
-
Rex replied to the thread Laundry on the Francigena.This is a generous group and wonderful resource. And they made my start in Canterbury, then on across France, a smooth walk with all the tips and postings from their group. Money well spent to support them and use their knowledge base.
-
Rex replied to the thread Laundry on the Francigena.Hand wash and hang dry is the most common option. I'm starting the last leg from Lucca to Roma in 2 weeks, having walked from Canterbury to Martigny in 2022 and Martigny to Lucca in 2023. In France, there are very few accommodations that have...
-
Rex replied to the thread Cancelling Camino - Soliciting Advice.As I prepare to start another leg of the Via Francigena, I'm noting that my pack weight has dropped for each of the caminos I've done. Reduce that weight to 6 or 7kg and you'll be fine. Delayed onset muscle soreness (known as DOMS in the...
-
Caveat emptor... I have yet to do my Camino, but offer this perspective. While your recent training walk hurt and was difficult, you've demonstrated to yourself that you can bust out mileage at a very aggressive pace with a lot of weight and...
❓How to ask a question
How to post a new question on the Camino Forum.
