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Well said Tincatinker! went through the shoe/boot thing 20 years ago when I walked my first Camiño. After trying 4 different types at home that didn’t fit, I found the Lowa Renegade boots and they fit perfectly. I added superfeet insoles that better supported my heel/arch and have never had a...
I also love entering Galicia and seeing all the green hills. I live in Dallas where it is dry and flat and was looking forward to the beautiful scenery.
Thanks for the reassurance on my route choice. I don’t usually overthink it or get nervous but reading some of the posts on the thousands coming into Santiago daily really worried me. Great info and support on the forum but I guess you can sucked down the rabbit hole if you start reading every post.
Need some advice/suggestions on my route:
My Experience: I have walked 7 Caminos since 2004. Last time on the Frances was January 2012. Since then have walked part of VDLP, Sanabres, Salvador, Primitivo (2x). Last walk in Early April 2017. So have all my equipment and lots of experience.
My...
Currently on the Primitivo in Tineo. Beautiful but cold weather and rain yesterday (with some sleet and heavy wind for an hour). Lots of mud between Salas and Tineo. No problem with forest fires...
Thanks for the update Tia Valeria. I leave for Madrid in a few hours. I have decided to keep to my original plan to walk the Primitivo. I arrive in Oviedo tomorrow. Plan B is to walk the Salvador from Oviedo to Leon if I hear that the route is not open. I'll post the conditions in a few days.
Can you please post an update from the Camino? I start walking on Saturday, April 29... I would greatly appreciate knowing the conditions. I am thinking about switching from the Primitivo to the Salvador or other Camino...
I leave Thursday for Madrid and was planning to start the Primitivo on Saturday. Any updates on the fire situation would be appreciated. I only have 11 days-8 walking days. Can anyone offer suggestions for alternate routes? Like Irishgurrrl, I don't want to walk the CF, want good views and less...
I'm leaving Oviedo on the 29th...second time on the Primitivo and in much worse shape than the last time I walked (2 years ago). Need to walk in 8 days to Lugo due to my schedule but know I can do it. It really isn't as bad as some say. Just put one foot in front of the other and take frequent...
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Debra: As Nanc pointed out - the advantage to buying your boots/hiking shoes at REI is their great return policy and trained/experienced sales people. Go back to REI and explain the problem you are having with your boots (detail where it hurts). Then ask them about trail shoes vs. boots and...
"Frowned upon"? No way! Many of us "repeat offenders" started the same way. My first camino was supposed to be my only camino and I only had two weeks. Well...got the notorious camino bug and 12 years later have been on 6 caminos of varying lengths depending on time available. When asked...
Congratulations! So happy to hear all of the advice was helpful. Especially glad you mentioned your problem with shin splints. It's a great reminder/warning to new pilgrims. I recently helped a friend plan her camino and did several 10 mile walks with her. Her pack weighed about 12lbs. (5.5...
Thanks everyone! I knew someone would know the answer. I looked up the bus schedules for ALSA and Monbus and found a good connection. My friend is all set for tomorrow. Thanks Falcon for providing the location of the bus station.
a friend of mine is walking from Leon to Santiago. She is currently in Villafranca de Bierzo and is having problems with her legs. She wants to go to Sarria so she can walk shorter distances. Can anyone tell me what transportation she can get from Villafranca to Sarria tomorrow? Thank you!
Jenn: I have been helping a friend prepare for her camino. She is starting from Astorga on Friday as well! It is her first time in Europe, first time hiking and she is nervous. She will arrive in Astoga at the Hotel Gaudi at 5:30 pm on Thursday and plans to start walking around 7-7:30 am...
Ahhhh! So sad I am not going to be there for the party;)! Enjoy the Salvador...it is one of my favorite caminos...especially the hike to Pajares. Where are you planning to stop each day?
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