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Similarly to Bradypus I find some of the negative comments unhelpful. Be realistic about the circumstances and the cost. Embrace the positives - and just get on with it! 😀💪
Hi Fred. Just returned from two weeks - Sevilla to Merida - and can advise good coverage with the 3 network. Same as the others I didn’t check every minute of the walk but no major dead spots.
USD 10 per day sounds outrageous to me!😀 Local sims would provide a more effective solution imho 🤷♂️...
Rod. Some room and food observations. Personal and qualified.
Guillena. Luz de Camino hostel. Hostel bar Frances
Castilblanco. Donativo hostel just after the Repsol gas/petrol station. Cafe across the main road on the left.
Almaden. Public hostel (They come around at 8 pm to register and...
So…some observations
1 The mud issue was only relevant on day one. Beyond that nothing to worry about.
2 When crossing the streams and fords take your time! I’ve seen people getting feet wet through running or falling off the stepping stones.
3 When the (various) guides say there is nothing...
I would suggest significantly less. There are significant stretches where no water is available and that means you do have to carry more. A bit of a pain but a reality. Even now in February it’s possible to become dehydrated relatively easily and you will soon recognise the signs. Stock up on...
Update from my first day to Guillena; one word MUD! The scale and extent did take me slightly by surprise. Nothing life-threatening but very sticky and quite messy which resulted in a big clean up exercise on the Albergue! 😂 Almost impossible to avoid so just relax…
Hi Annie. Try the Nomad Albergue in Sevilla. Great location and good value - €17 from memory for this week Feb 24. Obviously will increase in April but still might represent value. Buen Camino
Cheers John. I'm starting from Sevilla on Friday 16 so up to date info is really, really helpful. Any additional updates gratefully received. I note your comments wrt the numbers of pilgrims and that is useful when looking at potential space in Albergues/avoiding the bed race. (I did the CF last...
I would suggest walking. From memory (!) it took me about three hours - just follow the Camino arrows in reverse and then peel off and follow the Airport signs from La Coruna. I did it in the evening for an early morning flight and then snoozed at the airport - I found it easier that the...
I would definitely have a final (re!)review and see it you can lose some more weight - your body will thank you at the end of the early days. You will genuinely surprise yourself at how little you can manage with! Some really useful comments above on the specifics but less toiletries and less...
Welcome Cindy. Walk your own Camino and ignore any negative comments - don't even look at them! The Camino - and Spain generally - is so special that whatever technique or assistance allows you to participate and complete your route, is definitely worth it. You have lots of helpful specific...
I would echo this sentiment from my recent CF - I didn't take the Brierley or any other guides - and tended to veer away from the structured, regimented stages. (I've spent most of my professional and family life with a high degree of planning and structure for some very obvious reasons (!) so...
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