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VN walking...your absolutely right the last part is tough to handle.
original Camino necessities .. Backpack, Guidebook and FAITH ... ( and you could eliminate the guide book really )
No sence in beating a dead horse, the Camino has been discovered , for Better or Worse,, time will tell.
I have just finished the Portuguese Camino,,, Santiago was complete,, the Monistary Minor. ,,completo,,,we went to monte Gozo,,beds available,,,however in a few weeks will be completo for months ,,, bottom line is the Camino has been discovered,, infrastructure is not sufficient for the amount...
Interesting…look at the number of replies,,,,many people have the same experience..
I call it …This isn’t fun anymore period,,,, mind and body are in confused state…this is all new. I kind of Regroup,,, slowdown, honor your body,,, you’ll find your legs,, mentally,,,I kind of Look...
I am reading your post ….The mountains are very unpredictable,, i had two experiences..
1 The approach to Oceberio …blizzard conditions came out of no where…covering the fletch,, was just luck,I managed to find my way.
2. Camino San Salvador. Wide open mountains,, I lost my way, i walked...
I have had a similar experience,,, turns out I was allergic to the socks,,, ( had to be material or chemical ( antibacterial maybe) in the socks
Still took several days to heal,,,
Changed socks,, was fine after that ,,
Good luck to you
I’m arriving Madrid Airport August 24 at 0620 ,,
Im looking for advice to travel from airport to Main Train Station,,,
Appreciate any suggestions
Gracias
Cliff
Thank You for your advice,,,
I have walked the San Salvador,, Oviedo to Leon ,,was difficult to see the fletch coming North to South,,, became disoriented In good weather,,, certainly is a Camino you have to have a heighten respect for,, I have time to decide
Thanks Again
Cliff
I emailed taxi company,, asked if they can pick us up at the two locations,
Also asked how many pilgrims they can transport in the vehicle,, I’ll let you know what they tell me. Couple more pilgrims would be good to share the cost. I booked a place in St. Jean, also.
I’ll let you know what...
I’m arriving at bus station at 1230,,,
Looks like airport is 20 minute ride to bus station…. I have contacted a ride service,,, 100 euro to st jean,, we can split,,, maybe we can have other pilgrims by the time comes,,, I’ll contact them ,, maybe pick me up at bus station then you at airport...
Would anyone know if the San Salvador Camino would be closed due to snow ? I know the Napolean route is closed at times, just wondering if same would apply to San Salvador. If I decide to walk it would be late April.
Thank You
Look at taking the Variant,,,Spirtiual Way,,, I walked it few years ago, very nice
Stone and Water: Walking the Spiritual Variant of the Camino Portuguese Paperback – May 16, 2017
by Mr Roy Uprichard (Author)
You will probably see other pilgrims on the plane,,,ask around , I was able to get 3 other pilgrims we split the taxi to st Jean- app 20 each. Could be little more now but was worth it. Didn’t have to schedule a shuttle
Yea < I'm thinking of hitch hiking, if I have to. I could start in Pamplona but going over the mountain is special.. Thank You for the suggestion,
I went to Austrail on R& R for a week from viet nam, Sydney, great city, wonderful people.
Thanks for your suggestion
Cliff
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