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Call ahead at Poladura and Pajares. Poladura the food is at the Posada so message there. If you stay at Albergue at Pajares tell her you want food also, we changed our booking and took both Comidas y Cena. Very happy. One at 2pm next at 7pm!
On the way to Buiza
Add to post above we ate in Pola de Gordon at Meson de Miguel (not positive) the lovely lady in Town hall recommended it, a Menu with Sopa Main dessert coffee wine small beer etc Set us up for no food Buiza. Anyone starting out should try get this late mid day Comida! Many...
Day 2.
Cabanillas to Buiza. 26km incl Registration at Town hall/eating/shopping in Pola de Gordón. Path from Cabanillas to La Robla is good, excellent stop at Casa Carmina for Cafe, Tortilla and Cake. Lengthy walk all asphalt to Buiza, last 4km quite dramatic with rocks above. Albergue at...
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Left León at 8am. Arrived at Cabanillas 2. The path is very beautiful.
20km total. Followed the River. At first town we went to the lovely Bar and Tienda. I bought cheese and ham and we were all set for Cabanillas.. (no shop/no bar). We were very glad to stop here as...
"We" are also starting from Leon on Thurs! and staying in Cabanillas... then Buiza.
The Sun is not shining at the moment and the Temps are set to drop very low.
Looking forward so much to this Camino which includes the Primitivo.
I'm hoping to see the Santa Cristina church and have no issues...
Not on topic Laurie but are you brining your Electric Coil and an EU adapter for it?
I've a multi USB charger (universal pins adaptable) as I use it abroad for Charging a camera battery pack, power bank and phone and kindle. This time I went and bought a Single USB Eu plug in Boots...
When I started in Porto I was with a Portugese friend who wanted to meet up for a while so I walked and then took a Train/Metro back into Porto for 2 days in a row. That would mean you could take a Train/transport if you were too tired to walk on to Booked accommodation, However there is no...
I read on the plane, on the bus, if i am alone at night or in a bar eating alone. I cannot read on my very small phone.
Take Kindle, power bank. poles, earphones if you want Audible or music
Sarong for all the uses above, mine is thread bare and invaluable.
I've been known to carry/read a book...
I used to always bring a microfleece (no zips/pockets) and used it as a layer under the Rain jacket, this time I'm bringing a very light Puffer, I will wear it travelling, it has a zip for ventilation and works as a very cosy pillow or back support on planes and buses. Also it has a hood which...
My situation sounds very similar including a diagnosis from a Consultant. I'm advised to self manage.
you state that you went faster than normal and further. My motto now is to go at my pace, I know well what it is. I've been on a few fastie group walks recently and Boy did I suffer afterwards...
I've done 6 Caminos as a solo traveller and I've seldom been on my own (I do like walking alone). The Camino is not in the wilderness but in modern European countries. Be aware of Alerts and talk to people in your accommodation about any issues you are worried about.
Most of all Enjoy the Wander.
I haven't done any research so this is what I know. I am very lucky to have some old/old Merino long sleeve t-shirts with thumb loops, I have kept them as spare undergarments for treks, hill walks and am now going to bring them on my next Camino, they have holes in them!! I'll wear 2 at once if...
Camino Portugues (Littoral) and include the Variante Espiritual. Not sure where you've walked before. I walked the Madrid with a Spaniard and even then it was mostly Spaniards we met. Norte is very popular now and I had a great group to walk with. Portugal is amazing, starting from Porto.
!0 years ago someone on this forum recommended this OMM Ultralight bag . I love it and am now replacing it with the new version that has a Removable waistbelt (good storage within) (my old one still in use)
Weight - 420g
Capacity - 32L
OMM 32 litre
Waistbelt - Moveable for a better fit and...
If you're getting ALSA bus its worth signing up for Alsa Plus if you're a senior. They give a discount. I've booked in advance for Santander to Leon-2 legs. Their website is easy to use.
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