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  1. skotzko

    Good spots for a rest day on Primitivo?

    Thanks for the suggestions! I would say it's a little bit less of a need for rest at this point and more of a wanting to get out of the middle of the crowd that all left Oviedo on Monday. Dunno if that's better served by pushing ahead (eg Castro) or hanging back a day to let the wave pass by...
  2. skotzko

    Good spots for a rest day on Primitivo?

    Where do you recommend? I'm in Berducedo now. Could feel a good rest day coming soon, both physically but also mentally. I've been on Camino since SJPP about a month ago and currently seem to be caught up in a fresh wave of pilgrims out of Oviedo. While their enthusiasm is great, I just seem to...
  3. skotzko

    Can Salvador be done in 4 days?

    Got to Pajares after a LONG day--doing both sets of mountain climbs in one day... Today was tough. Ran out of water and food so was a challenging one. At the albergue here now w/ 2 other pilgrims--the hospitalera is great. Still haven't seen any other pilgrims besides these two ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
  4. skotzko

    Can Salvador be done in 4 days?

    I stayed at 15 de Mayo. Aiming for Pajares today. Not sure what's going on as I haven't seen any other pilgrims but when I called ahead the places in Pajares said they were full. Confused what you mean about the app -- I'm still posting on FindPenguins. Have been most every day →...
  5. skotzko

    Can Salvador be done in 4 days?

    Made it to La Pola de Gordon! Thank you so much for explaining this. Looking at the route ahead, not concerned at all about getting to Oviedo Friday.
  6. skotzko

    Rest Day between Leon and Sarria

    FYI I heard Astorga has some cool sights worth exploring, but too close for a full rest day
  7. skotzko

    Can Salvador be done in 4 days?

    Thank you! I don't need to be in Oviedo until Friday early evening, so I can walk some that day too.
  8. skotzko

    Any Correos offices open on Sunday in Leon?

    Darn. Ok. Thanks.
  9. skotzko

    Can Salvador be done in 4 days?

    I'm coming off the Frances from SJPP to Leon so have my legs under me. I need to be in Oviedo next Friday, July 1 and need to leave Oviedo Monday June 27. Can Salvador realistically be done Monday -Friday? If not, and had to cut a day, which part of it would you recommend skipping through?
  10. skotzko

    Any Correos offices open on Sunday in Leon?

    Title says it all. I'm stopping in Leon for the weekend and need to use Correos to send my non-camino luggage on to be stored in Santiago until I get there. Anyone know if any Correos offices in Leon happen to be open on Sunday? Can't find any so wanted to ask here.
  11. skotzko

    Which towns in the meseta can I bus to Leon from?

    Update: been pushing hard through meseta with friends and loving it actually. I'll be sad to leave. In Carrion now, going to try for Sahagun tomorrow (40km) and catch the train Friday AM.
  12. skotzko

    Which towns in the meseta can I bus to Leon from?

    I'm 2 days into the meseta and very much liking it! Sadly, I will need to skip ahead at some point to make it to Leon by Friday for a friend's wedding. Hence the question.
  13. skotzko

    Which towns in the meseta can I bus to Leon from?

    I'll need to bus ahead and skip a few stages of the meseta. Which towns can I bus to Leon from?
  14. skotzko

    Collaboration with FindPenguins

    Yeah I just set it private and shared the private link to friends and family + posting here. Main reason was that the private link didn't require e.g. my mom to make an account to follow along. I can look at make trip public if that actually makes any difference
  15. skotzko

    Collaboration with FindPenguins

    This is perfect and the timing couldn't be better as family was just asking about it. Signed up!
  16. skotzko

    What gear should I cut?

    Thank you! I just took my pack apart and repacked / dropped items. Dropped the midlayer. With the LS base + rain jacket + beanie, I'll be fine unless it's REALLY cold. I run hot anyway. Dropped most of the first aid kit. Kept the antiseptic wipes + small advil etc packets which weigh...
  17. skotzko

    What gear should I cut?

    Think I overpacked, trying to shed gear. Wondering... 1) how cold it gets? I have merino LS base layer. Curious if I need my warmer mid layer also, or if a LS base layer and rain jacket is enough? 2) how essential is a first aid kit? 3) How much water do I need to carry? I have 2x 1.2L...
  18. skotzko

    Security of baggage on luggage transfer?

    NCS = ?
  19. skotzko

    Security of baggage on luggage transfer?

    Got it. This is not for my day to day Camino gear. This is for the long term stuff that I don't actually want with me at all. What I actually want to do is have Correos transfer and store way at 2 destination (León, where I'll need it for a few days break, then on to Santiago while I walk...
  20. skotzko

    Just realized I'm starting w/o a scallop shell...oops

    Somehow this is the one thing I forgot to pack. Is there somewhere to get one early on the CF? Heading to SJPP and then starting walk on Monday.

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