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  1. J

    Santiago to Zamora - Camino Sanabres

    In 2019 travelled by train to Zamora. Then a bus from the bus station to G de M. I pre-booked the bus online. It was difficult to get information at the bus station about which bus was the one that went through G de M as I could not speak Spanish. I eventually ended up on the correct bus. It...
  2. J

    Alert Theft at Roncesvalles

    Theft at this albergue must be quite common. When I stayed there a woman had her passport stolen when she went to shower.
  3. J

    Hotels along the way -

    I always looked for pensions. These are marked at the entrance with a P, I found these comfortable and inexpensive.
  4. J

    Reverse Camino tips? Muxía - Fisterra - Santiago

    I tried it once on a different camino. It was almost impossible when coming to a junction where multiple paths converge. Arrows pointed the path forward but not the way back.
  5. J

    What about “té con leche”?😀

    I always have tea. My Spanish is terrible but I usually get by with " te negro con leche. I sometimes have green tea which is te verde.
  6. J

    Advice needed on travel from Tomar to Porto

    Jungleboy, with respect your statement "most people would not agree with that" does beg the question. Walking the caminos is a very personal thing and each person looks for different experiences. All the people in my group loved to enjoy the Portuguese culture experience along the way, not just...
  7. J

    How to choose a Camino Prep Fitness Program?

    I am in my eighties but try to walk at least 8 klms six day a week. Even with this level of fitness I still found the first four days of a camino last year challenging. Thereafter I did not have any problems with 20k days.
  8. J

    Advice needed on travel from Tomar to Porto

    Why not walk. The best of the Portuguese is before Porto.
  9. J

    Break O’Cebreiro climb

    I was 75 when I walked to O Ceibero and i did not find it difficult. However, after walking for almost 4 four weeks from SJPP I was very fit for long climbs.
  10. J

    shoes for Camino Ingles in April conditions 2024

    I walked it in June last year. We had no rain but the path was always firm so I dont think you need worry.
  11. J

    Camino Passport in Oveido

    You can also get one at the municipal albergue.
  12. J

    A few more questions on Camino Primitivo

    I never found anywhere in 2019 that did not accept credit cards.
  13. J

    Sarria to SDC Poles/sticks?

    I have walked 5 caminos and never used the poles. However I am in my eighties and I worry that if I have a fall and break my hip it could prove fatal. To help me with my balance I usually just find a stick to carry if the terrain is rough.
  14. J

    Albergue Juvenil Castro open?

    Great place to stay. Very nice albergue divided into small rooms. Also has a food van at the back. Dont miss the old roman museum.
  15. J

    How often do you take a break?

    I take ten minutes every hour. I am in my eighties.
  16. J

    Bus Zamora to Granja Moreruela?

    i caught a bus from Zamora to Granja in 2019. It was about an hour late in arriving in Zamora but it eventually arrived. I pre-booked the ticket on-line in advance but I cannot remember the bus line.
  17. J

    Under-Publicized Backpack Options?

    My Aldi back pack has served me well for two caminos and I will probably use it again on my next. It cost me AUD$30.
  18. J

    Starting in Lisbon

    I walked from Lisbon when I was 76. I was fortunate that the Alpriate albergue had just opened so it was not necessary to walk 30 klms on the first day. However, there were later a number of days when I was forced to walk 30klms because of the lack of accommodation on those legs. I usually...
  19. J

    What not to miss on Camino Portuguese

    For me the best of Portugal was between Lisbon and Porto.
  20. J

    Is 42 days for SJPDP to Finisterre too long?

    I did it in 42 days. I had a rest day once a week and two days off due to sickness.

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