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Rest up till you definitely feel lot better don't try too soon ice and elevation best answer for knee funny enough I reach burgos on friday.if time is not the issue then just take time and enjoy the beautiful city of burgos.remember it's not crime to take buses between stages and it's dirt cheap...
Absolutely best plan is no plan.feel free do what you want distance wise as it's your first time you will be unsure about things but after few days you will be like a old veteran like myself.ive been doing Camino's now for 15 years and start from Pamplona this year to Astorga only.but as I have...
Personally I would book up for first few days anyway till you get the feeling of the amount of pilgrims on route.im starting my 20 th time on Camino from Pamplona on 12 th may only going as far as Astorga this year not as brave as I used to be past no reservations at all but now 72 like to know...
I was on Camino last year but cut short my trip on 20 th may after 10 days due to cold and rain consistently every day.came back in August when weather was much better.ive been doing Camino's for 15 years now many times starting May and all was good.so definitely take wet gear and warm clothing...
Great hostal to stay is the spot hostal 7 mins from metro station available on booking .com.as many nights as you like also single room accomodation breakfast included. I've stai lots of hostals in Porto this is best
Personally I buy large plastic bottles ice cold water from cafes etc along the way I don't drink from wells as I have had stomach problems in the past few times nearly always plenty of options each day to replenish new bottles.always make sure by research what is your longest distance between...
Hi I personally like to take 15 mins every 2 hrs and if there is a prolonged steep section ahead take a 20 mins stop water up well and pop some electrolytes in water
No knowledge of flights from USA but Portuguese be a good beginning for you I would suggest from Porto as the infrastuctor from there is better than from Lisbon.either inland way or coastal both have there pluses very few negatives.if you do do inland way try and stay at Casa Fernando experience...
Sounds like you did not notify your bank of travelling abroad what above credit cards if any if you have digital banking go on to it and notify bank of your away dates should be enough
Go for it you'll not forget it it's a wonderful Camino to do but not easiest but one of loveliest.done it after doing the Del Salvador back to back.was on Camino Frances earlier this year in May but cut it short weather was horrendous going back on 15 th August for 2 weeks.just one thing to...
Don't fret about meeting someone as you know having already done a Camino you'll be spoiled for choice for someone to walk talk with wait and see who you click with before deciding anything or anyone.peronally I prefer walking alone each day but look forward to have company and conversations...
Hi Cindy with bit of pre planning and booking ahead personally I use booking.com.you can save a fortune these companies charge a arm leg .you can transfer your pack daily yourself from one place to another costing now average 7 euros.this allows you to carry a small day bag for water etc.stick...
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