Plenty of English speakers as others have said on the Frances. In addition to having simple greetings, knowing what your favourite drink / breakfast words are and a big cheerful smile with hand gestures go a long way! Making effort no, matter how bad is respectful. You will be fine. I would...
The other sculpture of the two pilgrims pointing to the cathedral is wonderful. Even though not directly on the path. I remember detouring to see it, to the bewilderment of my walking companion as it would add an extra km to the day!!!!! It was nice to move off the path for some quiet contemplation
Yes, I am planning mid may if at all possible. The vaccination rates in spain look quite positive. Hopefully the current wave will be finished by then Fingers crossed. Need to start looking at a training schedule. I've never done tha
From experience walking in a group like this is very different from walking solo. I found that most of my interactions were with fellow group members which insulated me somewhat from some of the negativity that could be encountered from fellow solo pilgrims. That said I didn't encounter...
Another option is to just not to look at the forecast beforehand and take it whatever day it is.....
(Obviously for safety check the pilgrims office before you set out. )
I like the wise pulgrim app. The elevation guide is great, it weighs nothing, it would be great if the elevation would open to your current location..... I think it is all you need. N
Wow just came back to my post today and realized that it had really taken off. Thanks for all the imformative and amusing content. Really enjoyed reading through it. Glad to see that I am not the only one curious about it....
I think I may have found a question that hasn't been asked before. ( is that possible??) Where does the grenwich meridian cross the Camino Frances. Is it marked. I must have passed it without realizing it....
Yes , I have a physiotherapist friend and he is so busy before the city marathon and no as busy afterwards with all the niggles just before the off. Best of luck
Absolutely, conversely if you take out your brierly guide and leave it on the table, I find that's the It means I'm open for a chat. I've found it always works.
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