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  1. Kropelka

    Walking sticks on the Portuguese

    I always started from Porto... There is lots of fields on the way - just look around :) Buen Camino
  2. Kropelka

    Looking for Camino warmth: Which route to choose?

    I walked Camino Portugese twice: Central last year and Coastal with Variante Espiritual this year. If you looking for socializing and common meals with singing I wouldn't recommend neither (although this year I had a fantastic evening with singing in a pub in Armenteira)... but the experience of...
  3. Kropelka

    Walking sticks on the Portuguese

    Just finished my second Portugese and both time I was using a bamboo stick found "on the way" (I also didn't bother a hassle with airport security). Every time this helped me a lot: as a walking aid, a drying line, a threat for the "flasher" and dogs (single walker). I would say not "necessary"...
  4. Kropelka

    Wondering if our next camino is Portugues...?

    Primitivo is even more quiet than Portugese. I have walked one day without meeting ANY person (not another pilgrim!!!). Very remote areas but simply stunning views...:)
  5. Kropelka

    Wondering if our next camino is Portugues...?

    I am starting the same route on Monday :). Looking forward temperatures above 24 degrees... ;)
  6. Kropelka

    How safe is the portuguese Camino central for women solo walkers?

    I walked alone ;) Camino Portugese at the end of April this year. Always felt safe and to be honest I was never actually alone: some day have met new pilgrims, the other days I walked with people I have already met before. The horrible blisters on my feet and the pace I was walking were a great...
  7. Kropelka

    Lost for words....

    Lee, I'm so very sorry for your loss... I know your pain - last year I lost my my Mum but she was very sick and my last year Camino I did to pray for a rest and peace for her. She passed away 2 months later. I lost my Dad 4 years before and he was also very sick (Alzheimer on top of other...
  8. Kropelka

    Growth in pilgrim numbers on the Primitivo

    I walked the Primitivo middle of April 2015 and that was the best of all mentioned before !!! :) Really nice weather all the way (only 3 days of rain in 13 days journey), mild temperatures, peace and solitude, were few pilgrims on the track but still a few to talk to. Some days were only me on...
  9. Kropelka

    Albergue in the fancy hotel in Tineo

    To all the praises about this hotel albuerge I can only add the friendliness of all the hotel staff and especially the restaurant one. I spend there one night last April and I was one of the two guests in this 54 beds facility :) I also didn't use the sauna but showers were absolutelly great...
  10. Kropelka

    motivational quotes

    "El camino es la vida, la vida es el camino"- Life is an adventure, an adventure is life "You never walk alone" "Camino provides"
  11. Kropelka

    What happens is if there are no beds?

    Oh and thank you so much Liz for you guide it was most helpful (especially when you actually read it) :)
  12. Kropelka

    What happens is if there are no beds?

    Hi all, I just finished my Primitivo few weeks ago. I made a mistake of starting my journey straight from the plane... so after getting off the bus from the airport in Oviedo, finding Cathedral and finding the first shell on the pavement it was about 1pm. From there it was just only matter of...
  13. Kropelka

    Safety concern - just stopped my Primitivo

    Hi Elena Do not worry- on the Camino YOU NEVER WALK ALONE as someone just said. There are always other people willing to help if you only let them. I just (month ago) did my first Camino (Primitivo) , it was a solo one but on the way I met a group of fantastic people from all around the world...
  14. Kropelka

    Single Female first time backpacker..

    It was absolutelly great Karen !!! The best time of my life spent with fantastic people which I've met on the way. Phisically demanding though but I've managed it and I'm very proud of myself. I exprienced everything on the way: storms and being soaked wet, sunburns in the mountains, lots of...
  15. Kropelka

    Camino Primitivo in May 2015

    Hi Everyone :) Just got back home after completing my first Camino - Primitivo... Experience is amazing, people - fantastic, weather - changes (sometimes very rapidly so be prepared). Never knew that I will be able to do such a challenge. With a little walking preparation and right (I think)...
  16. Kropelka

    Single Female first time backpacker..

    Hi Karen :) I'm walking exactly your dates: 9th Thursday flight to Oviedo and hoping to get by Camino Primitivo to Santiago by 21st for my flight back :) Buen camino, Ela
  17. Kropelka

    Boots ready for walking April 2015

    I'm starting on the 9th from Oviedo...very excited!! Buen camino everyone :)
  18. Kropelka

    Class of 2015

    Recently I was on holidays in my home country- Poland and during my training (walking 15km every day) I've noticed a familiar sign : Ćmiłów, Poland 3500 km from Santiago :)
  19. Kropelka

    Class of 2015

    Hi Kiko I'm the same - being a walker, thinking about... now it's the time to put it into practice :) My first Camino is fast approaching and it will be Primitivo so quite close to yours. I'm going on my own but I'm a bit of a loner so it will be great. Buen Camino!
  20. Kropelka

    Class of 2015

    Hi My name is Ela and I'm new to the forum. I've already booked my flights and time off work and I look foward to start Camino Primitivo just after this Easter :) Any tips about weather and conditions? Thanks a lot guys

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