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  1. NiniSum

    28 walking days in March / April '24 - which Camino routes would be possible?

    You could also look at Primitivo with Finesterre/Muxia. The Hospitales route might not be passable at that point but the Polande de Allende section may be. As you say, someone with experience walking the San Salvador/Primitivo route may add their experiences. There is also a FB group for the...
  2. NiniSum

    French Camino finished-Advise on what camino to do next

    My last camino in 2019 was the Camino Inglés from Ferrol. This can be done in 5-6 days and you end in Santiago. If I had had more time I would have added the Santiago-Finisterre-Muxia leg on to it. It is a lovely walk, and is becoming more popular, but we didn't see an awful lot of other...
  3. NiniSum

    Irish Camino to Camino Frances?

    I don't have anything additional to add to the Ireland to Spain travel options, however just wanted to say that the walk from Bray into Dublin is beautiful! And very easy to make your way to Bray on the train.
  4. NiniSum

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Medical Insurance while traveling in Spain

    My understanding in Canada is that until the government's Global Travel Advisory is lifted, there will be no non-essential international travel, and insurance will not be available. Once the travel advisory is removed, then we may have a better idea of how the insurance industry will (or will...
  5. NiniSum

    On the Camino: One day at a time, one photo at a time...

    Ascending the dreaded climb out of Pontedeume on the Camino Inglés gave us a wonderful view of the town and the Cathedral. Well worth the climb!
  6. NiniSum

    Yet another health threat to worry about

    I have to add Laphroaig to my advanced care directive!! 😂😂😂
  7. NiniSum

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD My "CoronaCamino 2020"

    Thank you @Kiernan for sharing your artistic talent!
  8. NiniSum

    Footwear advice

    I hadn't seen this shoe before, and I swear by Salomon's; then I read the 'isn't available in Canada' which explains why this shoe hasn't been on my radar. Maybe for next Camino whenever that may be. Thanks for profiling this one.
  9. NiniSum

    On the Camino: One day at a time, one photo at a time...

    What a wonderful thread - thank you @VNwalking for starting this one. After spending time planning and researching my 2015 Camino, one of my priorities was to take the detour on Stage 4 (Brierley) and go to see the Church of Santa Maria de Eunate. I had read about it on the Forum, but I don't...
  10. NiniSum

    Footwear advice

    I have worn Salomon boots and shoes on all of my Camino routes. Salomon X Ultra 3 have both non-goretex and goretex models. I find that they provide me with great support, last quite well, and with my last Camino in the June/July timeframe, the non-waterproof version was perfect.
  11. NiniSum

    Advice welcome: easy and short camino to take my mum for her 70th bday :)

    If you do decide on the C. Portuguese, check out the Quinta Estrada Romana albergue. albergue-quinta-estrada-romana This albergue was a renovation project undertaken by a Canadian couple, one of whom is from my province. They bought a rundown property around 2012/2013 and created an amazing...
  12. NiniSum

    Advice welcome: easy and short camino to take my mum for her 70th bday :)

    The 11th edition of the Camino Portuguese guidebook by John Brierley was published just this year 2020. Make sure to order a newer edition as there are changes, new albergues etc. Check here...
  13. NiniSum

    Advice welcome: easy and short camino to take my mum for her 70th bday :)

    I walked the Camino Inglés last year in 6 days, and you can easily break it up to use your 7 days available. However there will still be days that may be just above 20km to keep within 7 days. Ferrol - Neda (15.5km) Neda - Pontedeume (16km) Pontedeume - Miño (10km) and Miño - Betanzos (10km)...
  14. NiniSum

    5 days on the Invierno

    I walked the Camino Inglés last June/July, and we only met 6-8 people while walking. We did it in 6 days, but 5 is certainly do-able. We split the Ferrol to Pontedeume into 2 days.
  15. NiniSum

    Camino Ingles in February

    This link may help in becoming familiar with the mix of albergues (more private than municipal) and pensions/hotels: https://www.gronze.com/camino-ingles I would be checking to see if the albergues/pensions are open in the winter months. We stayed at Hotel Suizo, Calle Dolores 67 in Ferrol...
  16. NiniSum

    Camino Frances from Astorga

    Layers and rain gear!
  17. NiniSum

    A Bluenoser Pilgrim

    Are you planning on stopping at Orisson or are you walking through to Roncesvalles? The communal dinner at Orisson is wonderful and you meet many of the pilgrims who you will see over the days and weeks ahead. Hope to see you at the CCoP Halifax Chapter event March 31 so we can give you a...
  18. NiniSum

    Solo woman on Primitivo in August

    I haven't walked the Primitivo, but this is an excellent blog and has a great description of the Primitivo. Maggie is a member of the Forum and has extensive Camino route experience. https://magwood.me/my-caminos/caminos-de-madrid-salvador-primitivo-fistera-2017/
  19. NiniSum

    Burgos 2 days rest where

    Hotel Meson del Cid. Directly across from the Cathedral on the Camino route. A wonderful 2 day rest location. If you have the inclination, check out the Museum of Human Evolution after a Cathedral tour.
  20. NiniSum

    Guide book for the Primitivo?

    This is not a guidebook, but I have found the blog posts by Trepidatious Traveller https://magwood.me that provide detailed information about her 5 (so far) Caminos to be very informative. Her 2017 Camino included the Primitivo. Good winter reading while you search out the best guidebooks & apps!

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