I walked between Santarem and Porto in late Oct, started on my own but then met friends on the way and we walked together later. There were between 3 and 8 people there on a stage out of season when I walked, and if you walk in May there will be...
I doubt any albergues have heating on in May tbh.
But don’t forget, you’ll be sleeping in dorm rooms with other pilgrims - multiple people in one room generates heat…
In my experience (I’m prone to corns on the outside of both little toes): a podiatrist removing a corn with a scalpel doesn’t really hurt much, even at the time - and definitely doesn’t lead to residual discomfort, never mind pain. And oh the...
My ensalada mixtas have not been overwhelmingly iceberg lettuce. In fact, I found a great variety of spring lettuces and other vegetables in my salads this trip.
Have usually found the good old ensalada mixta as a starter on such delightful menus…but as @Sacha says, the iceberg lettuce (no political quips from other Brits, pls) does wear a bit thin quite quickly
I just completed the Camino Fracis. I got to the pilgrim office in time to get my compesela, and had a very positive experience there. I dedicated my camino to a close cousin who recently passed away, and I was unable to attend his funeral. I...
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