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The shock absorbing poles work best for me. I have begun both of my walks without them and invariably was found wanting them. I usually found some along the way. Next time I'll bring my own.
Ha ha ha ha...... Oh yes, cheaper not much better. I bought 9 dollar trainers in Guatemala recently. The bottoms peeled right off. Lasted about 2 weeks so I just rolled with them for another 2 months until the soft rubber took on the shape of my feet.
Now back in the US I just spent 100.00 on...
I did quite a bit of camping on the French Route. IT IS ILLEGAL TO WILD CAMP IN SPAIN. Or so I was told. Nobody ever bothered me. BUT I was very careful to stay well hidden. You can camp in the plaza behind the church in Granon. I worked as a volunteer there and we had a few campers. I knew...
I camped and it is wise to be stealthy and respectful. They are a little more easy going on the French Route but you still run the risk of a heavy fine. AND it does not hurt to ask. Many of the municipal alburgues especially in Galicia will let you camp. I did not eat many hot meals either. I...
Interesting. I am thinking about walking to Irun from Bayonne. I have been to the Cathedral in Bayonne. IN fact I think I stayed at the Parrochia in Bayonne. Or if not that it was a big retreat center or something kind of out in the burbs. I can't remember now it was 2 1/2 years ago. Maybe...
I'm going to basically wing it from Irun to Granon by way of the Tunnel Route. I can read a map (not that one can find a real topo in Spain) and use a compass. My Spanish is decent, I know up from down; sun rises in the east sets in the west; which end of a horse is which. The important things...
It's not a well known route and that's partly why I'm doing it. I also need to get to Granon on the CF. I have a posting there as a hospitalera for 2 weeks beginning Sept 1.
I guess I may also stay at said Albergue but not until the 19th of August or so. Also, I plan to walk the Tunnel Route and that has it's own challenges I'm sure. Anyone else going that way late August?
Thanks for that. I am considering the Primativo in October as well. I don't mind the cooler weather but blinding blizzards can present issues. That is probably less the rule than an occasional early snowfall.
I take that back. The link has some extra characters. I cut and paste the appropriate address in a browser and found the site. Perhaps Ivar you can fix this.
I camped some onthe Frances but found it somewhat inconvenient. it is technically illegal to wild camp in Spain and I did not get positive responses when I asked a out private land. I plan on doing some camping on my next pilgrimage in the fall. I'm not sure which route I will take yet though
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