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Where would you start a Camino in a few days, and why?
Well, it was still fun and informative to see where others would hike. Those are on my list to do, just not in the cold/wet season.- Richard Ward
- Post #29
- Camino de Santiago Forum: Why Walk the Camino? Where? When? With whom?
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Where would you start a Camino in a few days, and why?
Usually not much mud on Galician "trails" (i.e., often stone, crushed rock or asphalt). But yet, Galicia is often slippery because of the cows... I just walked a lot of Galicia (Ribadeo to Fisterra), so need to get some other parts in. :)- Richard Ward
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Where would you start a Camino in a few days, and why?
I looked hard at the Aragones, and probably would have picked it if it were a couple of weeks later in the season, and if I were in a bit better condition. Housing looks sparse on the route now, and it might be a bit more challenging than I want now. But thanks!- Richard Ward
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Where would you start a Camino in a few days, and why?
Salvador and its vicinity (even Salamanca, Zamora, etc.) look soggy now. I read a few days ago only the high eastern plateau (e.g., Burgos to east) would be mostly spared by Easter Week rains, and that looks to be the case.- Richard Ward
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Where would you start a Camino in a few days, and why?
That is pretty much where I am now, though might start back from Burgos 2-7 days. Buses from Madrid are cheap and easy.- Richard Ward
- Post #24
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When should I stop training?
You could rely on public transit in coastal California or the Boston/NYC corridor, but elsewhere would be a stretch. My Mission Walk (California Camino) was aided heavily by public transit so I could stay in reasonably priced (or free) housing. UK is definitely lacking for cheap transit, unless...- Richard Ward
- Post #26
- Camino de Santiago Forum: Life on the Camino - Miscellaneous Topics
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Where would you start a Camino in a few days, and why?
I'm OK with rain. Postholing in mud (or worse) is not my idea of fun though (I am so through with that after the Appalachian Trail...). Weather around Pamplona looks tempting though. Maybe I'll walk 10-14 days from there, then train/bus forward to finish off on the Invierno or the last few days...- Richard Ward
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When should I stop training?
Spend a couple days touring a big city (London, Paris, Madrid), or at a theme park, and I am good to go on a Camino. No Camino is harder than a day at Disney... But I walk relatively slowly but long. YMMV.- Richard Ward
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Ultra lightweight backpack--worth it?
Norte has lots of ups and downs, and the trail is often difficult underfoot, and not having a belt was very missed. I'm walking a flatter, less technical Camino starting in early April. The Nero will be fine for that.- Richard Ward
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Where would you start a Camino in a few days, and why?
Sounds fun! But might be very (very) soggy now, if not impassable. See the other thread from today regarding flooding on the Via de la Plata. Glad you had a great time!- Richard Ward
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Where would you start a Camino in a few days, and why?
I'm a repeat offender on the Frances, and quite a fan of staying in between stages (Navarette, Azofra...). There is seemingly indeed (strangely) a shortage of beds prior to Pamplona, and logistics to get past Pamplona from Madrid are either slow or expensive to join in the bed race. Again, good...- Richard Ward
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Ultra lightweight backpack--worth it?
I carried the ZPack Nero on the Norte last year, and it is my pack for this year as well. 10.3 oz. With 12 lbs, it would be fine. I would have preferred my Osprey (and its belt) on the Norte, but my son wanted it. He got it (and most of the load!)...- Richard Ward
- Post #57
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Where would you start a Camino in a few days, and why?
It has been since 2018 for me on Frances, so wasn't sure of situation there. Thanks. A start in Pamplona, Logrono, Belorado (3 hour bus from Madrid) or Vitoria is definitely on my radar. I have a feeling the closer I get to Pamplona, the more crowded the trail, as Napoleon typically opens April 1.- Richard Ward
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Where would you start a Camino in a few days, and why?
I did the coastal Portugues in late 2019 (took a bus after completing Madrid), and finished the Norte with my son last summer. I agree, they are both great walks, but not sure about one beginning in early April. Best weather (short term) looks like Frances right now, but again, not...- Richard Ward
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Where would you start a Camino in a few days, and why?
It is definitely an option (and I have looked at A LOT of options), but also perhaps a soggy one short term.- Richard Ward
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Where would you start a Camino in a few days, and why?
Plan A for me might be washed out -- flooded roads/humidity + Seville sun/heat might be a bad combination for me. I have a bit over 3 weeks to walk. Not interested in bed races, or a nearly solo experience (like my Camino Madrid one late fall...). Thoughts?- Richard Ward
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Snoring
I had my sleep apnea diagnosed by a German doctor that got very little sleep in Azofra's albergue (2 bedded rooms). I lugged my AirSense 10 CPAP (NOT a portable version) on the next two. My back hurt more, as the CPAP took up half the interior space of my pack, but I'm sure that other...- Richard Ward
- Post #36
- Camino de Santiago Forum: Life on the Camino - Miscellaneous Topics
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Camino Francés in Oct/Nov
I walked Frances from Pamplona November/December last year. Weather was great for long walks -- not too hot, not too cold) -- but there are a number of sections where you definitely have to shorten/lengthen walks based on accommodation availability. I didn't use a rain poncho the whole time...- Richard Ward
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Question about train/bus tickets out of SdC
A friend from Lisbon waited until last minute to buy his train ticket. It was a surprisingly long ride, but there was plenty of availability. I do know that Spanish trains are A LOT cheaper if booked in advance, but do not know about Portugal.- Richard Ward
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Sailor Planning a Walk
Last year, for whatever reason, there was more cold/snow in November than early December. So of course, I will be on the San Salvador and Primitivo in mid-November... I've had ice/sleet/snow in the mountains in late June on Camino Frances coming into Galicia. You need to be prepared for that...- Richard Ward
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