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There is nothing wrong with walking alone. I did it by myself as during my first camino last year in Sep 2021 (Frances from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela). What I discovered though is that there were others like me doing it alone many for personal reasons like me to recharge and review my...
The one i recall the most which i was fond of was the heavy breakfast of eggs, bacon and some fries with coffee and orange juice to start the long day....that lasted me until lunchtime.
I do after my first camino (Sarria to SDC) in Sep of this year, that I decided Im going to recreate the "camino" experience and spirit of adventure in my daily life, while still waiting for the actual next camino portugues which I plan to do spring next year if all goes well.
Right now what I...
the ones i stayed in had disposable beddings provided by hostels or albergues. I did bring a light cover just in case, but never used it because of previous.
Hi,
I did my first Camino in September via CF ( 5 days from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela) and sharing my own experience:
1. Walking sticks - you can opt to bring your own or you can also buy in any pilgrim shops which you´ll usually find in each town. Useful for ascents and descents along...
yes 2 stamps a day from sarria onwards, I can confirm as I recently completed Camino from Sarria. You can probably buy credencial in albuergues, tourist/pilgrim shops or even churches.
hi,
I was also a first timer that completed last leg of Camino Frances (Sarria to Santiago de Compostela) which was 115 km in 5 days recently last Sep 9. My advice for you are:
- Take it easy on first few days. Its not a race and competition, go at your own pace by paying attention to your...
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