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Good to know. I'll be traveling with my iPad, so Internet coverage might not be a problem. I thought I would not want or need it until I got to my hotel (no need for distractions) but I may have to pack it within reacheable distance in my pack.
Although I am a shower person, a bath or two...
Do you think it is relatively easy to reserve a room on the Internet while you are on the road? Having a set schedule of arrival would take away some of the spontaneity of the trip, I'd guess.
Great stuff here! Thank you so much.
I thought I may be breaking some of the spirit of the pilgrimage by choosing comfort once in a while but I came upon the book on Catherine The Great and read that Empress Elizabeth would leave her carriage while traveling and choose to walk for days as a...
In reviewing the posts about a good hotel in Santiago there were several comments about Paradors.
Are there many Paradors along the way? I only know of two.
I realize that many (or most) pilgrims may think that choosing a parador instead of an albergues is totally out of character while...
You could take those five days, go somewhere closer to home, I.e. Grand Canyon, let nature clear your mind up a bit. The job situation is not good yet, if you have debts, you might be risking too much. Yet, I have taken risks like that myself and come out alright, one big difference, debts...
While checking annakappa's link I found a free iPhone/iPad app that has very good information, maps, list of albergues, difficulties, etc. it is in Spanish. It seems that it would still be a good tool whether you understand it well or not. The maps, names of albergues, phone numbers do not...
Thank you for such detailed information, very helpful.
I never considered insurance, i'll start looking into it.
I will be traveling with at least one of my two sons, they are planning to take turns as work schedules permit. When I travel alone, I may opt for private lodging. Since we were...
Hello,
I've been gradually training for the past year, I believe by May 2013 I may be able to start El Camino, Lord willing. So, I am now researching all aspects (thank you for the comprehensive and helpful information, btw).
Normally, when I travel I get my round trip tickets, book or...
I am also taking my iPad with me in May of next year. I am planning to buy a microsim in Spain for my 3G. Whether I get good reception or not, it will still carry all my maps, books, music, research. There is a rumor that Apple might come up with a smaller iPad. Yes, I could also do it in my...
Thank you Evan.
I've been training for the past year. I am now planning to start May 2013, seriously debating which way to go, Camino Francés or Camino del Norte.
I've downloaded the PDFs to my iPad. This a great resource that I will study in detail.
Thanks again.
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