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In my experience the route Oviedo-Berducedo (possibly via Hospitales) is the most beautiful and naturalistic way that I found in Spain. A bit of mud, free horses and cows, special landscapes.
Dear friend, I worked for many decades as medical oncologist engaged in breast cancer treatment and I walked on Spanish ways to SdC for eight times. As you wrote capecitabine could give you the so-called handfoot syndrome. Walking the Camino while receiving xeloda could significantly improve...
I am used to preparing my feet with a menthol-based ointment (vicks va...rub) once a day in the month before departure. In my-8ys experience in several Caminos it was an effective (and cheap) pretreatment.
An exciting question for me. I call myself a Christian. In my experiences (8ys, for about 16weeks totally) the little and cosy countryside parishes are usually closed. Occasionally you’ll find special people (or hospitaleros) that let you taste the flavor of spirituality. With their stories or...
I preferred Portuguese (from Porto). So you will be able to experience a real historical way to Santiago. Spectacular views can be taken on the spiritual variant but I suggest the classical way and a night in the Convent of Santo Antonio de Herbon. Buen camino 👍
Three thoughts after 8ys in Camino (totally 16ws walked in June or September)
1. In September I experienced rain only a day per week at maximum (forecasts are not always right, and often are pessimistic)
2. Poncho forever (you and your backpack will need it, also if you probably will sweat). You...
I think that a date of start around 20-25 September is ok. This year (in May) I have found that Albergues can be more easily available than private rooms because the supply is larger than in the past. Private accomodations should be booked 3-10 days before, according the popularity of the...
The same for me. I suppose than the classical Caminos are safer than the less attended ones. On Frances, Primitivo, Norte, English ways I saw only dogs well used to the human presence. I cannot speak about la Plata or minor ways. Buen Camino
In the “early Frances” the first step will be the hardest (SJPDP-Roncesvalles). It’s useful to start well trained.
In the Primitivo the longest distance without services is the wonderful route called “Hospitales” (17km).
Two options in my opinion.
1. Primitivo (the most beautiful Camino for me) and prolongation to Finisterre and/or muxia.
2. Start in Burgos, then walk through mesetas, Cruz de hierro and Cebreiro. Then stop where you arrive. Keep in mind that the last km are sadly busy also in September. From...
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