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  1. Alvin T

    Files for accomodations on the Camino de Madrid

    I agree. Gronze has maps and notes albergues along the way. I booked cheep hotels in Madrid and 2 nights in Segovia.
  2. Alvin T

    Sleeping sac - I'm looking for the lightest

    Thanks everyone. I really appreciate your input. I just ordered a silk liner.
  3. Alvin T

    Sleeping sac - I'm looking for the lightest

    I'm looking for suggestions on the lightest sleep "sac" I can use on the Camino. 1. I never get cold at night (if cold, I wear extra clothes). 2. I never walk the Camino in winter. 3. Right now, I use a flannel sheet folded in half and sewn at the bottom and even that is too heavy. Any...
  4. Alvin T

    Exploring Route Variants on the Camino Frances: Natural and Historical Highlights

    Even though I missed the turn off, I took a very minor road to it and it’s VERY much worth it. A must path in my opinion - walk though this beautiful red stoned village. It may add 1 km to your walk.
  5. Alvin T

    Camino Madrid or Invierno in April?

    I saw your YouTube video before I went and that encouraged me to try that route. Now I’m planning the Madrid camino again in spring 2022.
  6. Alvin T

    Gronze.com Guide

    When do you plan to start in Madrid? I am also doing the Madrid next spring. Perhaps we can meet there.
  7. Alvin T

    help, i booked up to stage 4 but can’t find a place to stay now — Camino de Madrid

    See you in the Csnino Madrid in May 2022!!!!
  8. Alvin T

    help, i booked up to stage 4 but can’t find a place to stay now — Camino de Madrid

    That should say Camino Madrid May 2019
  9. Alvin T

    help, i booked up to stage 4 but can’t find a place to stay now — Camino de Madrid

    Stay the course. I have walked the Camino Madrid and loved it. It was quiet and very peaceful. I do not speak Spanish and I had no problem getting hostels along the way. I also booked places up to Segovia. The rest of the way, hostels should be easy to get. My plan is to again walk the Camino...
  10. Alvin T

    Camino Protocols on th CP

    Keep us informed about anything unusual re: COVID-19 issues you see. I want to walk that route in September but I have not purchased an airline ticket yet. Thanks!
  11. Alvin T

    Starting from Madrid - where would you go through?

    Spring is perhaps better because of all the wildflowers. I didn’t meet many pilgrims and that was good for me - lots of time for reflection.
  12. Alvin T

    Starting from Madrid - where would you go through?

    I did the Madrid Camino in May 2019 and loved it. (See my YouTube video). If I do it again (and I plan to) I would continue to Leon and do the San Salvador/Primitivo routes. I would also recommend staying in downtown Madrid an extra night. I walked to the edge of the city and took the subway...
  13. Alvin T

    walking from Porto to Santiago this sept

    I’m planning the costal route for September but I have not purchased airline tickets yet. Maybe we will meet along the way! 😃
  14. Alvin T

    Sept 2021 Soo Excited!!!

    I am planning this route in September as well. I am fully vaccinated but have not bought airline tickets yet. Is it safe to assume all will be ok for North Americans to travel to Portugal and Spain?
  15. Alvin T

    Starting CF September 1, 2021

    I’m from the Peg as well and have done this route 3 times. I always book my flight to Paris and take the train to SJPP. The train leaves Paris by noon and arrives in SJPP by 7:30 that night. That allows me to sleep on the train. Then after the walk, I fly from Santiago back to Winnipeg...
  16. Alvin T

    A collection of Camino videos

    Hello David. I have a video on YouTube about my Camino Madrid pilgrimage (May 2019). It's 26 minutes long.
  17. Alvin T

    Camino de Madrid Handbook

    I hope you get the chance to walk this route. I walked it in May 2019 and really enjoyed it. I met very few fellow pilgrims along the way so it can be a bit lonely at times, but I enjoyed the peaceful walks each day. One thing you may consider is to walk to the edge of Madrid and take the subway...
  18. Alvin T

    Camino de Madrid April 2020

    My short answer is - it depends. The Camino de Madrid has fewer walkers and I personally liked it that way. When I walked it last May, I only encountered 5 other pilgrims along the way. If you like lots of people interaction, choose a route accordingly.
  19. Alvin T

    My (leisurely) stages on the Camino de Madrid

    Thank you for watching. I tried to show what things you see while walking this route. I want to walk it again.
  20. Alvin T

    Camino Madrid or Invierno in April?

    I’ve watched your YouTube video as well. It gave me the idea of walking this route.

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