I know this is getting off topic. But I do love my Hokas for day to day. I was so close to wearing them on a camino a few years ago. Then I slapped myself across the face and came to my senses. I have not had a blister in 8 years or even a hint of problems with my Cascadias, why would I ever...
You can get Cascadias in 2wide and they may have a 4 wide. I have been doing my daily walks in the Cascadias I wore on my Camino last year. I know they are wearing down but I will try to keep wearing them until I leave for Spain in October. My new Cascadias are waiting for me when I go to New...
I am very confused by your post. Most people do walk the central route from Porto, although the coastal is getting more popular every year. As @C clearly asked for clarification about Bookings. Are you saying that Bookings would not release your information on which hotels you booked? Again some...
I have to agree with all those who say waterproof is meaningless in summer. Your feet are going to sweat even more than normally. Nothing good can come of this. The least of your worries is smelly feet.
I have a pair of Hokas. My wife has knee problems and she would shoot someone who would try...
Thanks for all your info. I have walked some pretty quiet caminos and I was expecting no English all the way. I have enough Spanish to be ok. I too love quiet and beautiful caminos. In the last few years I have done the VDLP, Aragones and the Vasco. Next year the Mozarabe and who knows what...
Exactly and buen Camino!!! The coastal will be so much less stressful for your injury. If you stay on the litoral you will have great views and have the sound of the ocean in your left ear all day. Going on the traditional coastal route will give you some really nice panoramic views but if you...
Take your time, breath and listen to your body. You are my inspiration. I am 70 and hope to walk for many years to come. You keep walking and lead us tercera edad pilgrims into the light!
The feelings you express are like those of a bruja. You have captured my feelings of thee exactly!!!! One can only hope. Oh and by the way there are many people that have told me I am one of the most fun people they have ever met. My mommy taught me quite well how and where to cross a street or...
A. I am not a Christian. I was born and practice another religion so sorry about that.
B. There are plenty of people who comment that are from other countries and if there are lots of restrictions about the use of Ebikes that must speak volumes for the safety of others who are walking. If you...
I have to respectfully disagree with you regarding the difficulty of the coastal Portugues and the first day out of SJPP. I have walked from St. Jean to Santiago 2x and an additional time when I started in Le Puy. I have walked both the coastal and the Central routes of the Portugues from Lisbon...
If I remember correctly you may be right about the time you are allowed to break the fast. After looking it up I do believe this site is correct saying the fast last 25 hours...
I will be walking Madrid this year. I will walk the Aragones first starting around October 10. Probably start Madrid on about 19-20. I see you walked it last year. Any pearls of wisdom? Looks like a wonderful, quiet and pretty camino to walk with some really good albergues and donativos, like...
I think if you leave early enough say end of February. When it starts to get hot you should be pretty close to Galicia and the weather will probably be more temperate. After those first 9 or 8 days I was never hot or cold again although when I was in Galicia there were some really chilly...
If you look on Gronze there are often photos of the albergues and their beds. Also if there is no photo but they have a link to Bookings you will almost surely get photos of the beds they offer.
After reading so many impassioned responses one way or the other regarding the Cohelo book and to a far lesser extent the Castaneda books I had a thought. I wonder how much influence each person's experience has been with psychedelic drugs. My hypothesis is that maybe those who partook in any...
I agree completely about leaving as early as possible. As I stated in another post i left in the 3rd week of October and temps wre 90F+ every day until almost November 1. If those who have walked in April say your proposed date is too late follow the advice. Remember for most days you will have...
A. I have just as much right to post as anyone and maybe I like to hear myself talk. Not caring is just my reaction and feelings about some people on this forum who are very closed minded in their open minded and inclusive, give me a hug kind of way. 2. As I told someone else who basically...
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