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  1. jflorez

    León to San Martin del Camino alternative route

    The alternative route will take you to the intersection of the LE-6502 and LE-6524, where you turn right (North) onto LE-6502 (see first attachment). It is a nicely paved 2 lane road (see 2nd attachment), 3 km, straight to San Martin. Be mindful of the very little traffic on both of these roads...
  2. jflorez

    León to San Martin del Camino alternative route

    Another +1 for Molino Galochas, in Villavante (actually just past Villavante). Mercedes and Maximo were truly amazing hosts, and their hospitality some of the best on the CF. They truly made you feel at home, and their communal home cooked meal was like eating with family.
  3. jflorez

    Ordering beer in Spain

    The Caña is, purportedly, the ideal size for enjoying a beer at its ideal temperature to completion before it can get warm, and hence its popularity in an environment where sitting outside in the sun is so prevalent. My favorite was to order a "clara" aka "cerveza con limón", which usually came...
  4. jflorez

    Finisterre or Muxia?

    I have enjoyed both Muxia and Finisterre. I agree they are different, but both rewarding. I walked with friends to Muxia, where we spent the day, and a lovely evening at Albergue Arribada. Over dinner we decided we had to see the sunset in Finisterre, but didn't fancy walking all the way. So...
  5. jflorez

    Are the distances on Gronze correct?

    Oh no, you had to open that can of worms. And down the rabbit hole we go in, 3, 2, 1.. 😉
  6. jflorez

    Shaving,......probably more for the men!

    I got a great haircut and shave at Peluquería de Caballeros El Aseo💇🏻‍♂️💈, on Rua San Pedro in Melide. Super friendly, and professional, right on the Camino.
  7. jflorez

    Camino Family Experience

    I enjoy the Camino Family idea when it happens, though I'm not sure there is a 'one definition fits all' narrative for it. In '18 I walked with, what I would consider, a "Camino Family". It was a large, core group of 8-10 people, all walking [mostly] together every day, stopping [mostly]...
  8. jflorez

    Are the distances on Gronze correct?

    ...I don't mean to be sarcastic. I always learn something new out of these esoteric discussions. 😃 With regard to the topic, I just want a ballpark* figure to know how much further before I can relax and enjoy an ice cold caña. "it's not far now" as a response by anyone around me is an entirely...
  9. jflorez

    A busy April?

    I don't think most people do. I think it's one of those anecdotal comments that has grown a life of its own in modern Camino lore. The disconnect between the pilgrims office data from St. Jean and Santiago suggests a sizeable portion of those that start in St. Jean simply leave the Camino...
  10. jflorez

    A busy April?

    According to the Pilgrims Office in Santiago, just 31,000, or 7.5% of the 425,000 pilgrims who arrived to the office in 2023 indicated St. Jean as their starting point. Even for just the Camino Frances, it's just 15% of that total, so her reaction is understandable.
  11. jflorez

    Second Camino Left me feeling Unfulfilled

    I'm a +1 for suggesting the CF again. If you are deliberate in your intention to try NOT to recreate your first Camino, e.g. staying in different towns, walking the alternative paths than you did the first time, and being open to a new experiences, I think you'll have a similarly enjoyable, but...
  12. jflorez

    A busy April?

    OTOH, @Monasp said May '23 saw over 10k pilgrims register at the office, or over 300 per day - if it were spread out evenly, which we know it isn't. If I were unlucky enough to start on a day when it was 400, I would skip the office. 🤷🏻‍♂️
  13. jflorez

    A busy April?

    I think it is one of those things one "must do" as a first-time pilgrim - if starting in St. Jean. But, for me, not worth standing and waiting in a huge line for on subsequent Camino's. OTOH, I've learned that once you are there on the Camino, being flexible with "plans" is a key factor in...
  14. jflorez

    A busy April?

    If you live near the coast with a moderate shoreline, walking on the beach and alternating between deep sand and hard packed sand is a great workout, even in short duration. Deep sand really works the thighs and calfs, and builds stamina. I live on the west coast of the U.S., with coastal...
  15. jflorez

    A busy April?

    You may be right. I'm an extroverted introvert, so I might engage in a conversation with the person in front of, or behind me, but not many beyond that. After a day or so of familiar faces I open up. But, perhaps you're right that the line is a good social event for most others. 👍🏻
  16. jflorez

    A busy April?

    Obviously. My curiosity stems around what those factors are, and the breakdown, purely from a curiosity standpoint. So much of these kinds of datapoints are conjecture. For me, it's sort of like this often-heard/read comment, from so many (especially on the YouTube vlogs): "Most people skip the...
  17. jflorez

    A busy April?

    ...it would be fascinating to be able to track this data better, from start to finish, and with more context. Of course, there is the Hawthorn Effect* to consider, but I digress. In terms of this conversation, my takeaway is (and one we all know and have expressed) with current numbers leaving...
  18. jflorez

    Is the Ingles Social or Solitary?

    My experience has been the same. In 2021 when I walked the Frances, I was in a bubble of Germans and walked 90% of the time with English speaking Germans from Roncesvalles all the way to Muxia and Finisterre and had a great time. In 2018, I walked with mostly folks from the UK and Australia. You...
  19. jflorez

    Is the Ingles Social or Solitary?

    I haven't walked the Ingles, but I am also looking at this Camino next for the same factors you have said. Looking at the statistics from last year (source: Pilgrims office (https://oficinadelperegrino.com/en/statistics-2/)), we can see that the Ingles saw 24k pilgrims or 5.5% of the total for...
  20. jflorez

    Soft tips for new walkers

    I don't disagree at all. I was speaking in 'general', if not lighthearted, terms. Clearly, in specific situations - like those you mention - one must weigh the pros and cons based on any number of factors unique to that persons experience, situation and context, including level of acceptable...

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