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Sweet. Although nothing beats the beach landing when crossing from Portugal to Spain on the Camino Portugues. Our boat didn't even get up onto the beach. Luckily I was wearing sandals.
“A few days” meaning how many? If we know the total length of your walking time, it’s much easier to give advice. In general, I recommend an uninterrupted walk, simply walking without bus/train transport. if reaching Santiago is important to you...
Link to the prices for the Cinque Terre Trekking Card that give access to all footpaths and costs for one day 7,50 euros or 15,00 euros on high peak days inside the Cinque Terre National Park. It does not seem to be anything new...
I cannot read the Telegraph article because it is behind a paywall.
There is an article with similar content on Msn.com. It says: "The restrictions apply on April 25, 26, 27 and 28 as well as May 1".
This is the same period when it is "High...
We have been travelling from Australia via Dubai and have been caught in the kaos in Dubai airport for over 3 days. Sleeping on the floor of the airport and finally Emerites put us up in accomodation. Just arrived in Madrid 6 days late but now...
My wife developed a "mild" stress fracture during our first Camino Frances in 2015 in her knee and heal. After returning to the US, her doctor prescribed a knee brace and she bought a different set of hiking shoes (Saloman trail hiking shoes)...
A special thank you to Dave Whitson for his shortcuts on the GR 65. We had a beautiful day walking by the river Lot into Cahors instead of the regular route. It takes a lot of work to create guidebooks and I am grateful for all who do this for us.
I am so sorry for your loss. It must have been a terrible shock, but as you so honestly put "he was doing what he loved" ... & you were by his side. So glad you got some support & comfort from your fellow pilgrims. Sending warm Irish hugs your...
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