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  1. Pilgy

    Best up to date guide book for Via de la Plata?

    Hello pilgrims. Many guidebooks listed seem older. Any recommendations for an up to date guide for the VDLP. Prefer a concise combination of info, history, routing and accommodation.
  2. Pilgy

    Altra Lone Peaks, durability?

    Any updated thoughts on durability of the Altra Lone Peaks? Has anyone needed 2 pairs to comfortably complete the C. France given the road walking? PS I"m not interested in seeing how much life I can eek out of a tired shoe just save money at the expense of my feet! Rather, I trying to be...
  3. Pilgy

    Walking the VDLP in reverse from Santiago

    I'm thinking of walking the VDLP starting mid October and wonder about walking in reverse so that the weather will be a little warmer going south versus north as the month proceeds. ( As a seasoned pilgrim I have no need for a compostela or to "arrive " in SDC. I have heard the way marking...
  4. Pilgy

    Walking in March, Portuguese and possibly Primitivo

    Would like to hear from others who have walked in March. I know this year was a dreadful early spring weather-wise so would like to hear of others' experiences in prior years. Thinking of walking from Porto to SDC, then travel to Oviedo to do the Primitivo. (Have walked CF twice and last time...
  5. Pilgy

    Bilbao to SJPDP

    Hello all. Trying to get from Bilbao to SJPDP on Oct 5 October as quickly as possible. Can get to Bayonne arriving at 1630 hours but then the last train leaves Bayonne at 1640. What is the likelihood of making it? What are my options???? Alternatively, if I land in Bilbao at 1745 on Oct 4...
  6. Pilgy

    DO read "The unlikely pilgrimage of Harold Fry"

    Th is a gem of a book. Not about the Camino per se but a touching novel about a 62 year old disheartened man from Devon who embarks on a pilgrimage in essence to save a long lost friend from dying. If you have walked your Camino you will smile at Harold's experiences meeting strangers along...
  7. Pilgy

    Gregory Sage 35

    Does anyone have experience with the Gregory Sage 35 pack? I love my Jade 50 but figure it will be too big/heavy. Lost my old Jade 38. Can't get the old version of the new (and very uncomfortable for me because it has a trampoline back) Jade 38. Thanks!

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