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I walked from Le Puy I found advance booking essential. You could take a chance and arrive unannounced but it would be a gamble.. I was advised to buy a copy of the latest edition of the Miam Miam Dodo...
Beware..you are walking at a busy time but there is an abundance of accomodation on the Norte (I walked it in 2018)..Consider a Pension or Casa Rural of which there are many on your route, book in advance. They are not too expensive.. Buen Camino.
I did Norte from Irun just before COVID, It is a beautiful route i am sure you will benefit from the experience. Sorry to hear about the knees I hope they continue to hold you upright for as long as they can. I have been walking the Camino since 2008. I try to keep myself in condition and always...
I wish I had 5 days in Fisterra..I enjoyed one day there a few weeks ago. After the Silver Way to Santiago I pressed on to Fisterra. I found it a perfect place to rest and reflect.. enjoy your walk and buen camino..
I am delighted you are beginning your walk, I have walked every year since 2008 (except COVID). There is nothing like that first glimpse of the cathedral spires and then entering the square. I am always moved to return again....and when I return it is like another first time for me....buen camino...
I too have lost kit over the years......but two weeks ago en route to Silleda on the Silver Way I lost my way. I thought I was being smart taking a shortcut, instead I added nearly 5 kilometres before I found my accomodation...happily, I found the way again...the learning for me? I won't lose...
I walked Santiago to Finnesterre last week.... I lost my 2nd Swiss Army knife and my third hat....the knife somewhere just before Finnesterre at a viewing point about 5/6K before the town just where we come off the gravel path....I have no idea where I lost my hat this year...two years ago my...
It has been my experience over the years that the Camino Office people are very helpful....I am happy to hear that you had that positive experience too...
I walked out of Ourense last week. After crossing the Ponte Romana and walked about 1K I decided to turn right at the option....it was steep in spots but a lovely route...
I have no idea how long it will take to get your new boots....BUT....not a great idea to wear new footware on long walks....The Camino responds very well to old, well worn boots that know your feet. It takes a while for your feet to get to know new boots....a long courtship is needed...buen camino
no matter what you wear, if it rains you will get wet, if there is wind, an umbrella is useless and you will get wet....wind blows rain under you cape and you get wet..if you were waterproof pants..rain runs down your leg into your boot and you get wet....so, if it rains you get wet....wet! wet...
dea of detouring to Ourense from Chantada and following the Sanabres until the two join together at a Lalin. Has anyone done this or given it consideration?
did not walk that detour myself.... I was about to attempt it a few years ago but I was told there were few places to...
I've carried my Swiss Army knife on trains and buses in Portugal, France and Spain from 2008 to 2024 and never had a problem with security...Buen Camino
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