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Thanks all for the fantastic replies. I now have several year's worth of walks to try!! But for 2023, I think I will do the start of the Norte, because of ease of access and ease of planning.
Wow. Great advice. Thanks. Coming from Ireland, it is easiest/ cheapest to fly into bilbao and get the bus down to irun... although just walking out of the airport would be so appealing!
I am looking to do a short 7 to 10 day camino section with plenty of elevation change in Spring. It will be part of my training for the Tour du Mont Blanc. Any ideas?
And my camino ends. 16 days walking was perfect for me to complete the Primitivo without too much pain. It really is a bit harder than the Frances or Portugues, but so beautiful. Buen Camino to all those who will soon be on their way.
I have reached A rua today. Arzua was ok yesterday, but I regretted not staying in Ribadiso instead, because it was beautiful, with the river running through and was peaceful.
I have reached Melide and Joined the Frances. Weather is fantastic. The day from Ferreira to Melide is much nicer than I expected from the guidebook. It is very picturesque and there is a nice bar to stop at on the way, which I had not expected.
Today I went from Castro to Fonsegrada. Finally into Galicia. There is a great restaurant about 5km before Fonsegrada, for a really great lunch (not pilgrims menu, a little fancier than that but still relaxed) We had 4 seasons in one day today, and the ponchos had to come out.
Today I walked 18km from Pola de Allande to Berducedo. This was a challenging day, with a big climb in the morning. Even if you dont take the hospitales, you need to carry plenty of snacks and water as there is nowhere to buy any all day. A kind camino friend saved me with biscuits!. The scenery...
Today I walked from Campiello to Pola de Allande. I had the path to myself all day... everyone else must have been on the hospitales. It suited me very well to walk slowly to Pola de Allande. I am staying at the Nueva Allandesa Hotel. A simple room for €30. I had a fantastic menu of Asturian...
Today was a short day for me. As part of practicing the best self-care, I walked only from Tineo to Campiello. We took a detour to the monastery of Obona. It was a fantastic walk today. Most people I have met walked on a little further today, so maybe I won't see them again. But that's the...
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