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Thank you so much for this information @MrsX and @Albertinho. I would be interested to know if the Portuguese Coastal Caminho from Baiona to SdC qualifies for a Compostela Certificate upon reaching SdC the same way in which the last 100km from Sarria to SdC does on the Camino Frances route? :)
During June/July this year I walked the Camino Frances from SJPdP to SdC. I met two Camino Angels during my pilgrimage - both of them during my first two days climbing the Pyrenees.
Angel #1: I commenced my pilgrimage on June 16, which unfortunately, also coincided with the onset of one of the...
Let's not mix up what is required to use albergues and what is required to obtain a Compostela. They are not the same. To say that you "do not need sellos to use albergues" is INCORRECT and very dangerous advice. Many hospitaleros, particularly the closer you get to Santiago will want to see...
Hi @beingmarci, I bought a 'mans' pack for my Camino Frances coming up in June. It's a Kathmandu Voltai Pack v2 -40L, weighing 1.1kilos. I've been taking it out on my training walks (stuffed with enough gear to equal roughly 10% of my body weight) and I've found it to be very comfortable. I had...
@Kanga Thank you for the advice :) it makes perfect sense. I guess if on the off chance it was to get cold, throwing on extra layers of clothing would warm things up a bit and solve that problem.
@Ahhhs This is a very good question and one that I've been pondering myself. I'm planning to commence my Camino Frances walk in mid June. I've read that it's best to take both a sleeping bag and liner regardless of whether your walking in winter or summer. Is that correct? Does anyone have...
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