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You can see Victor walks alongside us all the way up, so no need to know how to ride. He's right there all along.
It was very nice to just enjoy the view for that hour or two.
Hello! I'm starting research on the VF and, having walked the Camino Francés, I wonder how laundry/hand washing facilities and situations compare on the Francigena.
I know there are more private accommodations, and not that many albergues, so I wonder. Do hosts offer to wash your laundry...
I did exactly that. Stayed in Las Herrerias and contacted Victor the day before through WhatsApp to book a horse. He only has 4 horses, so maybe try and book earlier than I did. Then over at O'Cebreiro, he knew the lady who owns one of the hotels and was able to help me get a room there, so I...
I used Lorpen sock liners under my merino wool socks. They are not ankle high though, but did the job perfectly.
Feet felt snug in my shoes from the double layers, but that prevented friction. Any friction was transfered to the liner. No blister. Plus I put Nok cream under my feet and on...
I'm sharing info here from a fb group called Camino Francés.
Someone named Fiona Rice on the group claims, on April 6th, she found an Australian bank card. (see top post in attached picture)
She says to pm her on that group if you are the person or have info.
Hi! I am currently on Trav. Universidade, where my gps says I have arrived, but I'm at this square, on the side of an old church that looks to be turned into a university pavilion. I cannot find any address or any sign that says Casa Ivar.
Can someone help guide me in the right direction? Thanks!
Hello, I am currently walking the Finisterre loop and wanted to book 18-21 August in Muxia, but everything is booked, except for this room with 3 beds, not on the side of the ocean, but inside in Muxia.
Can you guys help with ideas of places I could go (and stay, no trekking) for a few days...
It is the very reason for my starting this thread yesterday. I went to the Tourism Office first and they sent me to the Sanctuary instead. That is why I'm relaying the information. Of course, the Tourism Office is on the way, anyway. So ask there first I guess.
I'm currently in Sahagun and I was told to go and get the halfway Compostela at the Santuario de la Peregrina when I was at the Tourism Office.
Passing the info for those interested.
Hello, my camino is officially starting July 2nd and I plan on shipping my airport backpack carrier along with post camino clothes at Ivar's from the Charles de Gaulle airport when I land. The items add quite a few pounds that I wish to not lug around and over the pyrenees into Spain.
I saw in...
I like that I get to understand everyone's point of view on the subject and learn about their experiences so I can adjust accordingly. It's been very informative so far, indeed :)
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