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I've used Allianz and was pleasantly surprised how easy it was to file a claim and how quickly they reimbursed me. I had a mixed bag of expenses - both travel related and medical expenses not covered by my health insurance plan. They didn't cover everything, but my out of pocket was minimal and...
Hey Simon,
I stepped off from Seville on April 6, 2017. Weather wise the spring of 2017 was a sharp contrast from this past spring of 2018. I experienced some very warm days but nothing intolerable, a few cold mornings north of Salamanca and fortunately only 2 days with rain. Very, very...
@Bigfrog most of your questions are answered in the above posts. I walked the VDLP in the spring of 2017 and it was bursting in color. I imagine it will be quite different in the Fall. It was hot in early April and I imagine it will be hot in September - if you plan to start in Sevilla. What I...
I began in Seville on April 6, 2017. The weather was dry and hot to start, dry and cold for a few days after Salamanca, dry and for the most part pleasant after that (one or two days with steady rain). My pack list was identical to what I carried on the Frances in Sep/Oct 2015. I used everything...
@PastorCat I stayed there in October 2015. And I will stay there again if I ever find myself in Carrion de los Condes. A private room with en suite bath, and good food. This was one, of only a few times that I took note of the meal and what was served.
I agree with the SYates and peregrina2000 - don't miss Salamanca. In fact, plan to spend a couple of days and wander around the city. As for road walking - I recall a discussion over an evening meal that quite a few Pilgrims had been choosing to walk the road whenever it provided the shortest...
Having made plane to train connections in Madrid - several times - I would say that making the 3:30 train in Atocha is unlikely. Even if you don't check your bag you still have to go through Customs.
That's as much experience I can offer. I chose to start the Camino Frances in Pamplona. I had...
I have a Big Agnes 3 season bag - light weight and warm. Not inexpensive but I like the size and flexibility. I use it in place of blankets - if and when they are provided.
Hi Richard,
I started from Sevilla on April 6, 2017. There were a few very warm days early on but nothing intolerable. And several days before Zamora temperatures dropped for a few days - near freezing in the morning. But good walking weather throughout the day. The early spring had been dry so...
Hi @Fudwicket
I can't offer any feedback on the heat in September or the route from Cadiz. For what it's worth it was very hot in Seville in early April.
Like others have commented - I never encountered any loose or threatening dogs at any point along the route. In fact, this is the first I'm...
Congratulations @Mark Barnes - Seems like just a few days ago you were deciding whether to pack a sleeping bag or not and now here you are in Santiago. Buen Camino
This past spring - also on the VdlP - I found myself needing to take a bus into Salamanca. Why is not important. On the bus I met a pilgrim on his third Camino. Other than our age, the only thing we had in common was our love of Spain and walking. He had lived half his life behind the Iron...
Hi @Mark Barnes
I started from Pamplona 2 years ago on September 17th. I questioned why I packed my sleeping bag for the first 2 - 3 weeks - very warm weather. By the middle of October I was glad I had it. Many are happy with the blankets that are available - I find them heavy (weight wise). My...
Hi @CaminoJoy123 ,
I used MAPS.ME but on an android device. My experience however is similar to yours. In particular the icons remain small when you zoom in and the colors are for the most part neutral.
A suggestion - go to Settings (bottom right of my device) and increase font size. The font...
Hi @ChloeRose,
Thank you for taking the time to record your experience on the Le Puy route. My wife and I plan to walk part of this route in the Fall 2018. It will be her first Camino. Your website is a good resource as she begins to prepare both mentally and physically.
Thanks again!
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