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Swap Bandeira for Silleda and you got yourself a fantastically equipped kitchen.
Diamondi has microwaves and a stovetop - but not even a glass or fork in sight. What worked well here was a pre-prepared tortilla that only needs microwave and a...
That’s a pretty good idea! We always carry durable plastic plates, forks, spoons and a decent knife. They weight next to nothing and have come in super handy. Also some herbs and spices in falcon tubes have improved our albergue cooking ventures...
We bought a small inexpensive pot at one of the Asian stores for use in the Xunta albergues last winter (did not work at one albergue that had an induction cooktop though, it worked in the rest). We carried it on a carabiner clip on the outside...
I think, generally speaking, if the PO in St Jean advises against the Route Napoleon then that’s it. No further or detailed explanation should be required. They don’t offer such advice on a whimsy but after consideration of forecasts and...
Day 14: Santiago!
The last 12km into Santiago seemed to pass in an instant. And there it was - the cathedral. The Camino the Invierno has treated us to fantastic views, outstanding nature and numerous encounters with some of the nicest people...
Day 13: Silleda to Deseiro
Last challenge before reaching Santiago - the descent and subsequent ascent of Ponte Ulla. Thanks to the fantastic rest at Santa Olaia and the interesting talks with our new Camino buddy Uli we didn’t struggle even...
If there’s one thing I’ve learned on this Camino it’s how to say “cows are shit” in Hungarian. Lots of laughter to be had that day. Also, apparently girl cows have horns too.
Day 12: Lalin to Silleda
Short day today from Lalin to Silleda. Leaving Lalin must be one of the nicest trails leaving a larger town on the whole camino - wide comfortable trails through a very well kept park. Until you hit the industrial...
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I maintain what I wrote earlier: If someone cannot assess such a situation (detailed weather forecast for a very...
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