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I thought the Meseta was great, but I agree that it is not the best part to begin with. Everybody has a different opinion so do it as you prefer, just don't plan too much.
@ jpflavin1: here I find you Joe!
Arriving in Burgos from the industrial zone was a difficult time for me (burning sun and pollution, not an enjoyable addition), but the "worst" was the two days before reaching Leon, I just felt physically and mentaly exhausted, maybe because of the landscape, desert and trucks. I thought it was...
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As far as I remember I did that part in 7 days, but I won't say it was easy, since Galicia is far from being a flat land and you have to go up and down O Cebreiro. If you're used to do long walks it should be fine. I always assumed I was doing 4kms per hour, so I could know how long it...
I had a small camera with me, but didn't use it much. The only thing I miss now, a year after my pilgrimage, is to have some pictures of the people I met on the way. As for the landscapes and stuff, I think it is better to take some time to appreciate the beauty without thinking everytime about...
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