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gronze 'appear' to store the profile maps in svg format at
- https://www.gronze.com/sites/default/files/perfil/etapa/camino-fr-2016-1.svg
- https://www.gronze.com/sites/default/files/perfil/etapa/camino-fr-2016-2.svg
etc
Intentionally walked from el Burgo Ranero to Leon during the night to "stargaze"; terrain flat (i.e. on road/asphalt) which allowed for continuous stargazing 🌃 , yes the sky was clear and stars were clearly visible, but nothing to write home about :-(
After undertaking a monumental adventure, there is such a reward in sharing with friends and fellow pilgrims in Santiago. Jumping ahead a day, means you arrive in Santiago on your own with no one to share the memories and experiences with. Understand the reasons behind your decision, but it's...
Forget about the 🐈 for a moment 😆
there definitely needs to be some clarification as to what is under the Poncho, and what appears to be one leg, a monkeys tail and a hiking pole appearing from underneath 🤣
Agree 👍 ALSA app is your friend, and in some situations can help you avoid unwanted passport/ID checks.
As mentioned above prepare to store all large luggage (anything larger than 25L, estimate) and follow usual best practices for keeping your luggage safe.
Are you sure, I built my entire itinerary for later this year, including stops and accommodation solely off https://www.gronze.com/camino-mozarabe. My one concern is a repeat of last year's temperatures 🔥🔥 and possibly the odd stage where there is 15km+ between food or more importantly water...
Hello @peregrina2000, can you please provide more details about the referenced Mozarabe guide. I have found an 'Almeria to Granada walking guide' attached to a separate thread, but I presume you are referring to a separate guide. Thanks in advance 🙏
Depends on many factors.
It's the one excess item I carry on all hikes, a spare dry set of insoles.
Have used the following brand consistently for well over a decade.
Sorbothane Shock Stopper Double Strike Insoles
Good Question. Unfortunately it appears there is only Spanish support for both App and Website.
Chrome Browser is your friend in translating the Spanish gronze site. <Right Click> and select 'Translate to English'.
On a related topic, how often does the weather, sea tides and wind impact the Xacobeo Transfer and other water taxi crossings (appears to be at least 4 additional water taxi options).
Plan to delay the booking of the Xacobeo Transfer until weather conditions are known, perhaps 48 hours in advance.
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