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  1. Susan B Johnson

    When to walk Via de Plata

    Hello fellow pilgrims! I met a wonderful pilgrim last spring, and we'd like to do a short Camino next spring. My friend's schedule is limited to the last 2 weeks of May. We'd both like to spend some time in Seville, but I've heard that the Via de Plata is difficult due to limited services...
  2. Susan B Johnson

    Caldas de Reis to Padrón

    I read that the most of the stretch between Caldas de Reis and padrón follows along the highway. Doesn’t sound very scenic. Since I have to skip a stretch to catch a flight, would you recommend this one or the stretch between Pontevedra and Caldas de Reís? (Im don’t have time to consider...
  3. Susan B Johnson

    Costal to Central

    Hello! I will be walking the coastal way from Porto to Labruge. From Labruge I want to go over to the Central way. Will this be difficult? Any markers to help me find my way? Thanks!
  4. Susan B Johnson

    trains in Portugal

    Hello! Does anyone know if the passenger train workers' strike has ended yet? I already bought my ticket a while ago, and I"m hoping to use it next week. Thanks! Susan
  5. Susan B Johnson

    Camino Portugues weather in June

    Greetings! In about a week I will begin the Camino Portugues (central route). Both times I walked the Ingles at about the same time of year, I often walked in the rain--sometimes electrical storms, too . Can I expect the weather on the Camino Portugues in June to be as wet? Thanks! Susan
  6. Susan B Johnson

    Camino Portugues guidebook

    Hello all! I'm preparing for my 3rd Camino, but first one in Portugal. I see that Matthew Hamms has a new guidebook out this year for Camino Portugues. Have you used a guidebook in the past? How helpful is it? I have printed out the stages and distance from stingynomads.com. Is a...
  7. Susan B Johnson

    Coastal camino v. Central

    I was just reading about 2 different routes through Portugal. Do they have different starting points or is it one route that forks at some point? I've been advised by my physical therapist to walk the route with the fewest inclines and the most stable surface. How does the coastal v. inland...
  8. Susan B Johnson

    terrain of Camino del Norte

    I was planning to walk the Camino Primitivo this summer, however, my physical therapist advised against doing a lot of inclines and declines. Has anyone here walked del Norte? Is it less up and down than the Primitivo? Any other route recommendations? Thanks!
  9. Susan B Johnson

    Primitivo or Norte?

    I have long wanted to walk the Primitivo and plan to go this summer with a friend. However, her knees aren't in the best shape and I'm concerned about the steep incline and declines of the Primitivo. So, I'm considering el Norte as a better option. My concern is I've heard it's not as...
  10. Susan B Johnson

    Is the Camino Primitivo more physically challenging than other routes?

    I've walked Camino Ingles and on to Finsterre twice. I'd like to try a new route. I've read that the Camino Primitivo is more physically challenging than other routes. Is there any truth to this? If this assessment is correct, what specifically makes it more challenging? Thanks!
  11. Susan B Johnson

    places to stay on the Camino Primitivo

    I know I cannot carry a full pack while on Camino, and I will need a transfer service for my luggage. Is it possible to transfer one's luggage to an albergue, or will they only accept it at hotels? I have booked my own lodging on the Camino Ingles and Finesterra, but not on CP. Has anyone...
  12. Susan B Johnson

    level of difficulty of Primitivo vs Ingles Camino routes

    I have done the Camino Ingles and Finisterre twice. The travel company that booked my hotels rated CI as moderately challenging, whereas they rate CP as "strenuous." For those of you who've walked both routes, do you think the difference in ratings would be the length, the topography, or both?
  13. Susan B Johnson

    food

    I have never walked the Camino Primitivo. I've read that there are fewer services along the way. Is it possible to buy lunch in a restaurant each day, or must one pack a lunch? Are there cafes along the way to stop for coffee?
  14. Susan B Johnson

    hiking near the Camino

    I used a travel company for my first Camino, as I was a solo walker. I'm now considering hiking Mallorca. I'm wondering if anyone is familiar with the travel company Traventuria. They book your lodging and transfer your luggage. www.innwalking.com
  15. Susan B Johnson

    When to walk VDLP

    I've walked 2 Caminos in the past, but that was in May/June, so the temps were perfect in Galicia. I'm considering VDLP for my next Camino, and I'm wondering if it would be warm enough in March.
  16. Susan B Johnson

    Where to stay in Bruma--AKA a Camino highlight

    My family and I hiked from Ferrol to Santiago the end of May 2017, so we needed lodging close to the Camino. We were looking for a place that was clean, comfortable, and quiet so we could rest. We also wanted something reasonably priced. O Meson Novo was all that and more! (PR Ó Mesón NovoPR...
  17. Susan B Johnson

    Train (renfe) mystery solved!

    I tried multiple times to buy train tickets today. (I'm not in Spain yet, still in the U.S.). I tried 3 different credit cards, and each time it rejected my payment. I called the bank to make sure they would approve the international purchase, and it still didn't work. After doing some...
  18. Susan B Johnson

    How to get from A Coruña to Ferrol

    Is there a bus that goes between A Coruña and Ferrol. I looked at the monbus website and didn't find anything. Maybe I'm looking in the wrong place.
  19. Susan B Johnson

    footwear

    I realize that footwear is a personal preference, and everyone is so different. I'm just struggling with a decision, and was hoping someone might offer an insight I hadn't considered. My most important gear is my footwear. I did Camino Ingles and Finsterra last June and wore Oboz hiking...
  20. Susan B Johnson

    mailing suitcase to Santiago

    I'm considering mailing my suitcase (about 10 kilos) from Madrid to Santiago. Does anyone know, by chance, approximately how much it the post office charges per kilo? I plan to send it to Ivar, and I realize storage will cost a bit on top of the shipping charges. I would be grateful to hear...

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