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Hi everyone. I'll be setting off from Vézelay around May 1st and I would be interested to understand the various reasons for selecting either the northern or southern route. I am aware that the southern route is a bit longer, but if it is the better experience then that's not an issue. Does one...
Hi all. Today is World Alzheimer’s Day. My wife and I are walking the Chemin d’Arles and the Camino Aragones together to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s. We began this morning at Lodève just north of Montpellier. We will walk together to Logrono, and all going as hoped, it is my intention to...
I'll be starting my Camino from Coimbra on September 18th and expect to finish around October 4th. Normally I'd carry a sleeping bag, but this year I'll begin my walking season in the heat on August 20th from Leon to Santiago via the Invierno. I'll carry my silk liner for this route. I then...
Perhaps a seemingly silly question? I've lots of experience with an Altus Poncho having researched the Forum prior to my first Camino in 2013 and a fan. I'm just under 6' tall (1.8 metres) and purchased an Altus Atmospheric, lime green (called it Margarita:D). It came to just below the top of my...
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Most folks walking the Plata this year will have finished or be pretty close to doing so (congratulations on your journey!). Jirit has asked me to take on the 2015 update for this excellent 10 page resource. If you have any comments about albergues and other accommodations on the VdlP...
Walked past the arroyo today and I can report that it looks like it has been set up with new culverts and the drainage improved. Additionally, a new surface has been added and the trees removed. Looks much different than prior photos I've seen. Other May have better terms of reference, but looks...
Does anyone have information about alternate transport for this portion? My wife is recovering well from a knee injury, but has been advised to avoid this climb by her physio and doctor so that she does not risk re-aggravate the injury at the start of our journey together. I will walk this...
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