Im on the Primitivo later this year and I booked my rooms either through Booking.com, Gronze or directly by email. Im also deaf so I also try to avoid calls where possible (But can do it if stuck in a corner)
I´ve not yet used Whatsapp for bookings.
As above, translators work well with email...
From my experience, the weather changes daily from the weather app projection. Once you are on the Camino simply look out of the door or window and decide if you are walking.
Unless you are doing research for a weather project I suggest that you do not get hung up on the weather or weather apps
As above, just go directly to the kiosk. Buy from the kiosk the day before departure (if you can). It can get busy but as long as you have your ticket you will get on.
Also, “your” Camino does not have to end in SdC. Maybe consider doing a “stage” or perhaps one of the shorter caminos that of themselves don’t end in SdC.
For example San Salvador or Lebaniego.
No need to avoid in 2025, I might have to adapt, but I’ll be on a Camino one way or another.
We did it last September and its very easy to take the bus from the airport into town. When you get to the A Coruña bus station go directly downstairs and look for the correct stand. (Our bus stopped outside the bus station so we crossed the road to enter it)
Be aware that there are two buses...
That was just a random pic to show what was available. I have the same rucksack but I cant remember if I have a 40 litre or 50 litre liner as there are no markings on it. Sorry!
However, there are similar bags, a lot cheaper, so I just bought a couple of sizes to see which worked for me
https://www.craghoppers.com/40l-dry-bag-agave-green/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw0YGyBhByEiwAQmBEWh85FwUJ_eQESzMBlhNiqmETGMG6qYSCvO96KJhtEU8i2cetT3rkHhoCnRcQAvD_BwE
I use similar to this one at 80g.
As it’s a top loader it works well as a liner too
As an alternative, I use a lightweight rolltop bag to put my rucksack and poles in (poles in the rucksack). On arrival, I put the lightweight rolltop bag in my rucksack and it later becomes my rucksack liner (to help against the rain)
Depends how heavy your lightweight bag is of course, and its...
And I thought it was only me!!
I'm doing all of the above too, but can more or less still manage around 24kms sin rucksack.
My biggest issue is that its too painful for me to climb those thin rungs on bunkbeds to get to the top bunk. So, I'm avoiding bunkbeds on my September camino (where I can)
Yes - Maybe out of stock, but at least I have a delivery date. It will give me something interesting to read before my September Camino Primitivo......
Order Confirmation
Arriving:
Thursday, July 25
Hello @lmans
At lot of the stuff you may read about doing a Camino is not to true for everyone.
For example, I have never felt the need to join a Camino family. Sure I speak to people, but I don't attach myself to them either. The choice is entirely yours.
As for Albergues, there are people...
You will have a great time, honest!
As above, I don’t have specific town clothes either. After my shower I put on my “tomorrow clothes”, which is what most (but not all) do.
Have a great time 😁
Great choice - I wear the male version and one can have sleeves up or sleeves down. I never wear short sleeves on a summer Camino in case I forget to apply sun tan lotion. I've seen too many "lobsters" walking!
I've done it in the rain too.
I agree with the comments above.
If you are steady on your feet you will be fine.
BTW - Its a fantastic stop if you manage to get accommodation - Enjoy
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