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  1. Ernie Fraser

    Have you used Aíralo?

    I used Airalo last fall when walking the Portuguese Camino and was very pleased. When I crossed into Spain at Tui, it was necessary to purchase data for my time in Spain and that was straightforward. I am not sophiscated with this kind of thing, but had no problems at all. Wifi is ubiquitous in...
  2. Ernie Fraser

    Porto to Santiago

    I walked that route last fall at 75 years of age. The weather was great and on only one day did I wear my GoreTek jacket. There is not a lot of ascent and I found none of it especially challenging compared to some sections of the Frances. I did not use a bag transfer service, but many people...
  3. Ernie Fraser

    Seeking Recommendations for Memorable Stops along the Camino Francés

    From Triacastela to Sarria, take the Samos route rather than the main route. While the main route through the St. Xil valley is beautiful, the walk to Samos is beautiful too. The Monastery of Samos is well worth a visit and the village has a number of services so time here seems worthwhile.
  4. Ernie Fraser

    Camino Portuguese alone or with someone

    Here are a few thoughts to consider as you ponder your decision. Important things such as health/physical condition and other solo experiences you have had come into play with your decisions. I walked the Camino Portuguese solo this past fall after having walked 4 different Caminos with 1 or 2...
  5. Ernie Fraser

    Osprey 38 Eja backpack

    As others have said, write to Osprey. They have a great reputation for customer service related to product quality.
  6. Ernie Fraser

    Combining Caminos

    In 2016, two friends and I walked the Madrid and then at Sahagun walked the Frances to SdC. It was a great combination of solitude followed by the busy Frances. In 2019, we (same 3) walked on the Via de la Plata for five days starting in Salamanca and then the Sanabres to SdC. This was another...
  7. Ernie Fraser

    Do many pilgrims start Sept 1 in the big cities on the CF?

    Based on my 2022 walk, the Invierno suggestion is a good one. Two other quieter routes are the Camino Madrid (walked in 2016) and the Camino Sanabres (walked in 2019). The Madrid route ends in Sahagun and we walked from there to Santiago on the CF. For the Sanabres route, we started in Salamanca...
  8. Ernie Fraser

    Amount of euros

    A question answered by many. Ill be starting my 5th Camino in a few days and I’m the first one a decade ago we determined part way through that walk that having about €200 cash as our target. We liked to pay by cash to all the small businesses along the way so they don’t incur extra costs from...
  9. Ernie Fraser

    Pilgrim Office Pre Registration query

    This reflects my experience last fall. For the distance certificate I was credited only for the Camino Invierno even though we started in Astorga and walked three days on the Frances.
  10. Ernie Fraser

    Pilgrim Office Pre Registration query

  11. Ernie Fraser

    Invierno Accommodation / Services

    A friend and I walked the Invierno last fall and enjoyed it a great deal. We actually started our walk in Astorga and then transitioned to the Invierno in Ponferrada. We booked all of our accommodation ahead of time simply because there was a lot of uncertainty about what places might be...
  12. Ernie Fraser

    Corkscrew do I take one with me?

    There is not a shortage of corkscrews in Spain or Portugal.
  13. Ernie Fraser

    Quirky Museums on the Camino

    Totally! Quirky and fun with the tour guide and one of local friends.
  14. Ernie Fraser

    Cafe con Leche / Coffee on the Camino: Enquiring Coffee Lovers want to know!!

    Essentially it’s a low alcohol beer that has some grapefruit or other citrus fruit. It’s refreshing for many people who don’t want much alcohol.
  15. Ernie Fraser

    Cafe con Leche / Coffee on the Camino: Enquiring Coffee Lovers want to know!!

  16. Ernie Fraser

    Fr. Richard Rohr on Tourist vs. Pilgrim

    I read Rohr’s reflection yesterday and think the headline is misleading. He writes about the interior of a pilgrimage and does not make comparisons with tourists. Let’s (myself included) stay away from the comparison stuff especially when it judges others.
  17. Ernie Fraser

    Biting the bullet!

    A friend and I walked the Invierno last fall and enjoyed it a great deal. There were only a few other pilgrims so definitely different than the Frances in that respect.
  18. Ernie Fraser

    Accommodation options in Rodeiro for April walkers

    My friend and I stayed at both places last fall and both were good, especially Hotel Vilaseco. The hotel owner Manuel is great.
  19. Ernie Fraser

    Instead of Sarria to Santiago-any other100-150 km on the Frances

    There are plenty of good suggestions. The section from Leon to Ponferrada is about 100 km and provides a variety of towns and terrain. It also includes the Cruz de Ferro (Iron Cross) which is an icon for many people. Another option could be the section from Ourense to Santiago on the Camino...
  20. Ernie Fraser

    Gronze Stage 38B - Cea to O Castro (Dozon)

    It’s a bit of elevation leaving from Oseira but not for a long distance.

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