• For 2024 Pilgrims: €50,- donation = 1 year with no ads on the forum + 90% off any 2024 Guide. More here.
    (Discount code sent to you by Private Message after your donation)

Search 69,459 Camino Questions

Advanced search…

Search results for query: *

  1. G

    Any tips from fellow sufferers from vein problems?

    Hello Firstly I am not a doctor,but have had vein problems most of my life. So to start,the walking is good for your circulation. But wearing support stockings will help greatly. You have not said ,and I am not asking your age but do you walk and wear support on a regular basis. Diet can help...
  2. G

    Alternatives to walking if injured

    Sorry if I'd not make it clear.I meant the weather for the next few days looks wet.So maybe no better time to rest.
  3. G

    Alternatives to walking if injured

    I have been reading your updates,and you really want to carry on. Firstly the next 3/4 days across north west Spain is not great.So what better time to go flat out and get that problem rested and healed as best. Still think you could slowly get to Leon.Then maybe hire the bike to Sarria and then...
  4. G

    Alternatives to walking if injured

    Hello Maybe this suggestion will help.Do you know that from Burgos you are starting the flattest part of the whole Camino. Why not rest for the moment and then plod(slowly walk) to Leon and then rest and consider bus to Sarria see how you are and with positive thinking arrive Santiago.
  5. G

    A few quick questions before departing on the Francés

    Yes think about Friday night/Saturday/Sunday but in life now if it is possible to complicate things you bet it,s the normal .This journey you are on is about separating fear from life and looking at the bigger picture. Today I arrived in Lorgarno maybe 25/30 People . So I arrived and found a...
  6. G

    LIVE from the Camino Current conditions on the Frances

    No
  7. G

    Most Dangerous stage on Camino Frances.?

    A rather frivolous answer, but the most dangerous part is when you start your first journey.Shutting your front door and off you go.After that one of life's great adventures starts.
  8. G

    Are you 70+ and still walking Caminos?

    Today I arrived in estella. What a difference a year makes. Last time it is was with my wife, now sadly on my own. The closest you get on the Camino is something very special. Only when you lose the one that made it special illustrates the importance of the journey. I am 79 and the memories of...
  9. G

    Solo trip in 2 weeks?!

    Good advice, Life throws up moments when we reflect and hope it gets better. This year has hit me hard.but don't take on to much. Enjoy your time and a big pat on the back for managing what has troubled you.
  10. G

    Route Napoleon closed (April 1, 2024) for a few days, due to weather

    It is not just the high level snow. We are just getting the strong thunderstorms This Sunday afternoon it was our first this year.Remember there is no cover past orrison. Think if you got hit by hailstones the size of a golf ball.
  11. G

    Question on Weather & how open next week? Go now or later in April?

    Firstly I live on south west France and the weather is for the last few days has been excellent 22/26c,but there is a big drop over the next few days .It then starts to get better. I am going on a very short visit and I am looking at about the 10 April. This is for estella onwards.
  12. G

    Nely closes La Estrella del Camino

    Very sad but last year i wondered exactly how many persons were pilgrims. When I spoke to some people it was clear what mattered to them on their journey.
  13. G

    If you had to choose to skip a part of the route. What would be your choice?

    Last year we took a taxis out of Leon for about 7 klm. But we walked into Leon and found a great little restaurant. Happy days.

❓How to ask a question

How to post a new question on the Camino Forum.

Latest posts

This site is run by Ivar at

in Santiago de Compostela.
This site participates in the Amazon Affiliate program, designed to provide a means for Ivar to earn fees by linking to Amazon
Official Camino Passport (Credential) | 2024 Camino Guides
Back
Top