It's not where you were looking, but I think this forum is a place where there is a strong sense of community.
Whether it's members who go to great trouble to research information that will help someone, or veteran members patiently and kindly...
It is a Compostela - as in Santiago de Compostela.
Apologies if I was a bit snarky - honestly; do some research, whether you’re Catholic or not or religious or not, it’s significant in historic and current Spanish culture.
Have a go with the...
Yes, although the sections have to be in continuous sequence towards Santiago and you need a stamp from where you stopped and restarted, even if they are the same place.
To appease those who still insist on calling your cheap walking holiday a...
Yes, take as long as you wish, just make sure you collect the stamps in your pilgrim passport as you pass through the towns and villages on the Way. Pilgrims who walk the last 100k qualify for a Compostella or a Certificate of Distance. I took...
Hey, my name is Joe and I live In Colorado Springs, Colorado. Just beginning the planning process for the Camino. We are shooting for late September/October of 2026! One question tho... can we break it up over more than one year and still get...
Another fun themed thread!
VN, as soon as I read the title I was going to say "Chestnut" because the ancient ones are amazing! I've been mesmerized by them this past year on both the Sanabres and the Invierno.
This monster was upon leaving the...
If you get a response from them, and if the hotel is in old town... I can walk over the get it for you and send it home... email me if they find it: ivar@casaivar.com
I recommend doing these long walks on at least 3 consecutive days. The stress on your feet of walking long distances day after day can cause blisters to occur in people who never or rarely blister otherwise.
Lots of people like a wide toe box - Altra and Topo are good choices for that.
Just about every major athletic shoe company makes trail runners, which are entirely appropriate for the Camino - Nike, Adidas, Brooks, etc.
Also recommend Top Santiago for luggage transfer on your planned route. Accommodation in Armentiera is very limited - an option for the SV is to overnight in Combarro, then do the climb while you are fresh in the morning, take a break/ lunch in...
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