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Hi pilgrims. I'm in Ponferrada, starting tomorrow. I heard some pilgrims bad encountered unleashed dogs on the way. Just wondering if anyone here bad similar experience and if it's gonna be a problem. Thanks.
I'm on the coastal route now. Big crowd in Porto, but then people spread out, taking different route or different pace. Good idea to book ahead for big cities like Porto, Castelo and Vigo. I never had problem getting a bed in smaller towns/villages. Hope it helps. Buen camino.
Thank you Linda, I will do the same and stay 2 nights in VFX. I'm not aiming to do a lot of KMs neither, better to build the trail legs gradually. My bags are packed and I can't wait to be on the Camino!
Hi Linda, thanks for the msg. May I ask which hostel you have booked for VFX? I might try to do same if possible. And yes, I will do my best to post my progress as I go. Bom caminho!
Hi pilgrims, I'm walking from Lisbon on the 11th of May. Anyone starting at similar dates? Would like to hear your plans for accommodation. It seems there's no albergues until Azambuja, but that's almost 60kms from Lisbon. There is no way to make it on my first day of walking. I see people...
Excellent. Thanks for the info. Can't wait to start walking in June.
Yes, that's great advice. Blisters will be a real deal-breaker on the Camino. Noted with thanks.
Hola peregrinos,
I'm walking from Sarria in June with my uncle. I was just wondering if it's possible to get most of our gears including backpack, poles, shoes, hat, some clothing in Sarria instead of bringing everything from home? Are there decent gear stores in Sarria? And which albergue to...
What is the latest COVID rule in Spain/France walking the Camino? Eg. Do you need an app to check in at every albergues and restaurants? Do you need to wear face masks in public? Thanks.
For those who arrive in salas early and don’t mind walking an extra 8kms. I would highly recommend Albergue bodeyana. A fabulous donativo run by David and Celia. They greet you on your arrival, offer you drinks while signing in. They cook you dinner and breakfast. Washes and dries your cloth for...
We were pretty lucky with the weather. Usually sunny and warm during the day, and some rain in the late afternoon and night. There are still snow at the top of the mountains, but it’s not cold.
Update, we tried to call the hospitarero again this morning, no luck. So called the emergency number as suggested, and they got the local police to come and opened the door for us. The door was jammed and the police had to break the lock. As soon as the door was unlocked, both of us rushed to...
We are two pilgrims who are locked in at the municipal albergue in La Robla. The dormitory door is locked and we can not go out or to toilet. We have tried calling the hospitarero on +34 659 093 647 numerous times and sent him 2 text messages. But no answer. Not sure what to do at this stage...
Thanks for all the suggestions. So I ended up getting a pair of La Sportiva Raptor from Corte Igles in Leon. Super comfortable and loads of grip. Very happy! Now back on camino with happy feet!
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