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I know so many hate the Meseta, but I happened to start there and also happened to be there during beautiful poppies and nice weather. I didn't know any different and loved my first six days, even though I got terrible blisters!!! Thanks for the feedback.
Thanks everyone! I met a great couple in Leon who'd done several Caminos. They gave great advice, and I made the most of my last 11 days. I wound up walking Villadangos del Parmo to Molinaseca in four days, spent a day getting to and walking around Sarria, then took six days from Sarria to...
I have been walking for 6 days now. I started in Burgos, and I'm now in Villarente. I'm going to take tomorrow off to sightsee and rest in Leon. After that, I only have 11 days. I realize I need to walk the entire way from Sarria to obtain my compostella, but I'll need to skip a few stages. 20km...
Jenn, I booked a few starting nights, but then left the rest to chance. I figure a little of both will give me peace of mind and a few good night sleeps AND the spontaneous experience I associate with this adventure. Buen Camino! I leave tomorrow!!! Yikes.
Hello all,
This is my first post. I arrive in Madrid on June 8th and begin my walk (I think from Burgos) on the 9th. This thread scared me and I prebooked a few places (nights 2, 3, and 4). Should I book them all? Even the small towns are filling up this far in advance. Some folks on here...
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