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Started in Astorga sunday now just arrived in Herrerias
Very tough going carrying 10kg and over the mountain from Rabanal to Ponferrada 34 km
Today not so bad
Will have full blog and pics on http://www.roryp.com
On Friday
Hi Grace
I am starting in Astorga on 19th and hope to make Pontferado on 20th May and plan to make it to Santiago by 30th.Have a safe and great Camino and also to office girl and hubby! so keep a look out for each other along the way to say hello
Colin, why do we need to get 2 stamps per day...
Hi Jeff,
I am 57 and starting from Astorga on 19th May nearly 300 km so well over less than half the distance you are walking.
Like you I have been training similarly to yours and have lost over 30lbs over the last 12 months and having read John Brierly's Camino guide book(excellent...
Finally getting there-got all the gear and back pack should be no more than 8kg- getting bus from Madrid to Astorga on 19th and then heading for Rabinal for first stage-aiming to arrive in Santiago 30th-looking forward to meeting up with fellow pilgrims along the way all going well!!
Rory P
Hi all,
my name is Rory from Wexford Ireland starting in Astorga in May.
great forum and information, thanks to all for the helpful hints for a first timer
Can I get a Camino passport when I arrive by bus in Astorga to walk to Santiago?
OR can I apply by post/online before I travel to Spain...
Re: my suggestion- Astorga to Santiago
I intend to fly to Madrid on 18 th May and spend the day looking around the city.Next day I am planning to get the bus to Astorga on the 20th start out for Santiago and hopefully make it there by the 31st.Thanks for the advice on starting in Astorga it...
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