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    October Camino - shorts?

    My wife and I walked from SJPP to Burgos in the first half of October a couple years ago. We worn shorts walking nearly every day. Actually hit some pretty hot weather in October. So, I’d definitely bring shorts and leave one pair of long pants out. It’s a great time of year to walk. Buen Camino!
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    Can the Camino del Norte be as Magical as the Frances and Portuguese Routes for a first timer?

    I’m going to second @Peterexpatkiwi suggestion of walking the Primativo. The magic that one seeks can be found on any Camino. So, if one is open to discovering it, it is already there. Two things added to the magic I experienced other than what’s already been mentioned: 1) the human experience...
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    Mid March Planning Head Aches

    Although it will be about five weeks after your start that you walk through Galicia, I’d always plan for rain. You’ll find in this Forum, a number of threads on rain gear preferences. My personal preference is a rain jacket over a poncho. I’ve carried rain pants in the past, but rarely have I...
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    What if fatigue is too much?

    A couple thoughts come to mind from your post: 1) as @trecile suggested, plan extra days into your Camino, and 2) listen to your body. Although I didn’t take any rest days on the CF, I should have. There is a fatigue factor to deal with and it builds across a month of walking. Plan rest into...
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    Alternative to Pamplona for overnight

    I’m going to join the bandwagon above encouraging you to overnight in Pamplona. It’s a great, historical small city. Pamplona is one of my favorite spots along The Way. After going through the old city wall gates, you’re immediately in the historical part of the city. If you’re a bit of a...
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    Gronze - Difficulty Ratings

    Not sure how Gronze rates a stage, but terrain and distance strike me as the two key factors. Regarding the Ingles, the first day is not difficult from a terrain perspective (pretty flat actually), but it is a long hike from Ferrol to Pontedueme. As I remember the second day, the single hardest...
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    Is this a thing I can do?

    From what I know about Hoka hiking shoes versus running shoes, a new pair of Hokas at the start of your Camino should hold up fine for you to reach Santiago in them. The hiking shoes are designed to last 500-800 miles which is significantly longer than their running shoes (300-500 miles)...
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    Camino Francés - Pamplona to Burgos?

    Typically for most of us it’s a nine day walk from Pamplona to Burgos. As mentioned above, Burgos is the logical stopping point. With your two extra days, I’d do one of two things. First, I’d spend an extra day in Burgos and then go to Madrid a day early. Both cities have a lot to offer. Or...
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    Contact info for Pilgrims Nest/Ninho

    We stayed there a few years ago on our first CP. I contacted them by email for my reservation. Have you tried reaching them at: ninho.albergue@gmail.com It was a most pleasant albergue. We had a private room in the back part of the complex complete with our own Camino kitty. Just a short...
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    Camino fatigue?

    Luka, what a thoughtful and honest post asking questions that I believe have entered many a pilgrim’s consciousness! Two immediate issues surface after reading your post and the already wonderful set of comments. How might this experience have been different had you not become ill? I believe...
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    Is the Camino too crowded?

    The Camino Francés isn’t the only possibility for walking your kind of Camino. There are many other great Camino routes available for the pilgrim who doesn’t want the more “crowded” experience. To paraphrase an old Will Ragers saying, I’ve never met a Camino I didn’t like!
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    Backpack?

    In just a few responses, a lot of good advice has been posted. 1. Size and fit are interrelated. The pack needs to be a good fit to your body. Regarding capacity, I’ve never needed anything larger than my 36L pack and always have room to spare. I could easily drop down to 28L, but I like that...
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    Porto to SDC

    Let me second what @Albertinho recommended. Our stay at Casa da Fernanda was one of the highlights of our CP. Better hospitality won’t be found anywhere else. Do reserve beds and then enjoy wonderful food and company in Fernanda’s home.
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    Espiritual Reversed

    Download the app Mapy.cz. You can easily follow the VE in reverse and always see you position as you walk. Just open the app and as you enlarge the map you’ll find the route in blue between Vilanova de Arouza and Pontevedra.
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    Injuries, Fatalities Since May

    I find this to be a particularly interesting statistic. When you consider that some of the 31K Compostelas were awarded to individuals who did the CF in segments over several visits to the Camino, the percentage of pilgrims both starting in SJPP and finishing in 2023 is even lower. I guess I’m...
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    A Coruna to Betanzos

    I can’t help you much with your route as I went the more traditional Ferrol, Pontedueme, Betanzos. However, regardless of how you get there, the Tortilla de Betanzos is worth the walk. Let me recommend a very nice eaterie, Casa Miranda. It offers an excellent tortilla (but again, there’s...
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    post Camino walk...any advice?

    Hey Jed, First, I would certainly encourage you to walk on from SdC to Finisterre and Muxia. Reaching the “end of the world” will be a second great culmination to your CF (the first being your arrival in Santiago). Second, if you still have the legs and enthusiasm for more walking, I’d head to...
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    Bus to cross Burgos

    We once caught a bus just past the airport in Castañares that took us to the edge of the historical district. It was an easy walk then to the center of Burgos and out the other side. If you haven’t visited Burgos, even if you don’t want to spend the night, I’d highly recommend at least a quick...
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    Stamps in Sarria when need to rest?

    I can completely emphasize with you regarding large blisters. I would recommend that you open up those blisters so they can drain and dry out. After you begin walking again, apply pharmaceutical tape over the blisters. Remove the tape at the end of the walking day making sure they don’t fill up...
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    best places to have rest days on coastal route

    Three possible rest day spots come to mind: Caminha, Baiona, and Pontevedra. Caminha is a charming small town. Baiona is a bit larger, but full of character. And Pontevedra is a wonderfully beautiful city. I like your idea of walking in four day blocks. Bom caminho!

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