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  1. Fares Ismail

    Guitarist just before Astorga

    Just before Astorga, on the top of the hill, theres a guitar player who sings songs about the Camino. I think his name is Jose Jiminez. () I was wondering if anyone had a link to a site where I could stream or buy online some of his songs?
  2. Fares Ismail

    My Experience on the Invierno

    Chantada to Rodeiro I usually look at elevation maps every night to get an idea of what next day will look like. One thing stands out on that day. Alto de Faro. the elevation map shows a huge mountain between Rodeiro and Chantada. But the reality did not match my fears or worries. The climb to...
  3. Fares Ismail

    My Experience on the Invierno

    Quiroga to Monforte de Lemos I remember that it was a long day. I had a nice nap next to the dam in Pobra do Brollon. I also remember the way leaving pobra. just before monforte along the green fields, theres a farm. the way there was waterlogged as mentioned in the guide. the moment you enter...
  4. Fares Ismail

    My Experience on the Invierno

    A Rua to Quiroga The guidebook mentions a possibility of missing a tunnel leaving A Rua, I think new signs and arrows have been added to make sure people dont. The walk till now is always interesting because you'd often find yourself walking side by side Rio Sil or climbing a mountain that...
  5. Fares Ismail

    My Experience on the Invierno

    Peunte de Domingo Fluorez to a Rua Had breakfast in Bar Mar. Turns out the owner of the bar in Borrones's sister ran Bar Mar. She was expecting me and told me that her sister had told her a pilgrim will be passing by! :D In a Rua, I stayed in Hostal Niza. for 20 euros, I had a nice room with a...
  6. Fares Ismail

    My Experience on the Invierno

    This post is long overdue. I finished my Camino in Muxia on September 6th after starting in sjpdp and everyday since I've said I need to write this post. But I guess the moment I got back home, I got distracted with the million little things you don't have to worry about on the Camino. Ill try...
  7. Fares Ismail

    Santiago to Finisterre

    Completely agree! Few days ago (now that my camino is over :( ) I went to both Finisterre and Muxia and really loved Muxia! Next to the cemetery there are white arrows that go up a hill its a lovely hike (or you could walk up on a paved road from the other side of the hill) the view from there...
  8. Fares Ismail

    Santiago to Finisterre

    you could also bus to cee and then walk to finisterre. from there its about 12km but its a nice walk. that way you get to spend some time in finisterre and walk to the Faro (its another 3km up nd 3 down :P)
  9. Fares Ismail

    LIVE from the Camino Few Invierno questions

    Sorry my bad :confused: yes I am now on the Sanabres! And hopefully I'll be in Santiago tomorrow :D
  10. Fares Ismail

    LIVE from the Camino Few Invierno questions

    I wanted to thank everyone for all the help and comments! Im not on the Sanabres but I'll post and update about my camino (with some comments on the invierno) The guide on this forum is pretty much the only resource you need :p so thanks to Laurie and everyone who has contributed in writing it :D
  11. Fares Ismail

    Describe your Camino

    I get asked all the time "hows your camino? " And generally I find it really hard to answer that question. I did think of "wonderfully exhausting" but im not sure that covers it! I was wondering how do you guys answer that question (shortly, without going on a 1 hour monolog about the camino...
  12. Fares Ismail

    LIVE from the Camino Few Invierno questions

    The river looks beautiful from that spot :o Thank you again for everything! Ill be using the guide on the forum and ill let you know about any update or comment!
  13. Fares Ismail

    Looking for a group

    That was one thing that scared me too (along with bed bugs :p) I started walking on the first of august and I soon realized that walking on your own was much more interesting. You meet people and you chat with them for a while and then they pass you or you pass them... Most importantly is that...
  14. Fares Ismail

    best trail description in a guide book

    Theres a very helpful app called camino companion. I like it because it not only tracks u on a map but also shows how far each alburge or town is... But I use it along side wise pilgrim app because it gives some interesting historical information and reviews about each alburge. (keep in mind...
  15. Fares Ismail

    LIVE from the Camino Few Invierno questions

    Im sorry I thought the assumption was about the country from the name (then I realized the country is in my profile :p ) Its actually al salam alaykoum (what you said was peace for you) :p Anyway im sure over my stay here in Spain I've butchered a lot of words and phrases too in Spanish but I...
  16. Fares Ismail

    Am I too laid back?

    Im currently on the camino, and the only bed issues I faced were in roncesvalles (had to walk 5 painful kms after the Pyrénées!) and in zubiri (not an issue because I didn't want to stop anyway :p ) But other than that I always find places! Granted I sometimes book ahead at around 12pm if I...
  17. Fares Ismail

    LIVE from the Camino Few Invierno questions

    You're correct in your assumptions :p I'm from Lebanon Thats actually one of the reasons why Im doing the Invierno, figured it would be nice to have a little solitude as opposed to what I've been told about thelast 200-100km. But so far its all been great! Im staying at "in-between" stages and...
  18. Fares Ismail

    LIVE from the Camino Few Invierno questions

    Thank you for ur helpful reply! I meant that should I call to let them know ill be sleeping in the hostel on that day? And any idea if the guide can also be found in english? I read somewhere on the forum that one was being published. But again thank you!
  19. Fares Ismail

    LIVE from the Camino Few Invierno questions

    Hello, Im currently in Léon on the Frances and will switch to the Invierno once I get to ponferrada... But I have a few questions and I hope someone who previously walked the camino could answer.... 1- I know a heads up is recommended but can it be on the same day? Or is it better if I do it...
  20. Fares Ismail

    Change of Plans

    And maybe also book at roncesvalles (i got there and couldnt find a bed 1 week ago) or even better think of breaking the first day into two and staying at orrison

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