Yes I’ve appreciated the “real time” info sharing the most as well! Philosophical discussions can get out of hand pretty quickly when we don’t have the benefit of tone and body language and also when we feel more emboldened behind a keyboard.
Yes, I have an update!!! I walked the Verde route from Lugo to Sobrado dos Monxes along with just a few other people. It is certainly the way to go if you like being among trees with simple countryside and are craving lots of solitude. Very few people and pretty much no services in between. You...
Oh good! I hope it’s a good day for you to do it, walking along the ridges was stunning.
If you’re still contemplating accommodations the night before, Samblismo Albergue is where I stayed and it’s quite nice: very tasty food with nice relaxing areas outside (though admittedly a little cramped...
Has anyone done the Camino Verde alternative route out of Lugo this year and/or recently and can share how it was? I came across a post from last September describing some sketchy parts (where boardwalks are in bad shape) on the first stage into Friol and I’m wondering if it’s the same or worse...
I’m sure the original poster has probably already done this stage by now, but for future pilgrims who may read this: I just hiked the Hospitales a few days ago and the tap at Lago is not functioning…in fact there is no tap, it’s completely missing (despite “AGUA” still being written in big...
I’m a solo walker on the primitivo right now and I have had no trouble finding a bed even when I don’t book in advance. I’m also hearing from other pilgrims that there are often empty beds in at least one albergue per town (usually the municipal which can’t be reserved in advance). Of course...
I found some sunglasses at the Capilla de Fatima between Oviedo and Grado. I’ve read comments on here before about finding ways to reunite items with owners. Let me know if they are yours or someone you talk to along the way.
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