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  1. OxFyrd

    New variant for the Salvador —Camino Allerano

    Hopefully this September 2023 olvidado Salvador then primitivo. Familiar with alpine tracks. Great
  2. OxFyrd

    GaiaGPS - layers?

    Try Openrunner . You have french and spanish maps. Make plan on PC/Windows and the sync with android /apple phone. Works offline with downloaded maps ans no battery drainage. Gaia not working properly here. Buen camino
  3. OxFyrd

    Off again - Hopefully

    Hi, How is the camino San Salavador? Albergues water etc.. Tks
  4. OxFyrd

    Thinking about tents

    Just FYI. 2 friends have just completed the "French route", one in August, the other in September. Few albergues but was always possible to find accommodation. Mask must be worn when seeing someone (!), In town, and of course albergues. Few pilgrims. In case of, have a look to bivy...
  5. OxFyrd

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD The Municipalities of the Way present their Protocol of Action for the Shelters of pilgrims to the Covid-19

    That is good news. Few Pelegrinos lower the risk. I guess also that a winter Camino would be different with a summer one. should be of interest to know, how many bars restaurants are opened. Would depend of course of location as Galicia is almost opened. Reminder: León and Burgos are still in...
  6. OxFyrd

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD The Municipalities of the Way present their Protocol of Action for the Shelters of pilgrims to the Covid-19

    👍 Good point.. Hopefully quality of life has improved. And yes (in advance) coronavirus is not the fault of the albergues owners. They have to comply with Spanish rules. But the 2020 Pelegrino must understand that , in current situation, simplicity and sharing at least are profoundly damaged.
  7. OxFyrd

    Trying to understand

    Hi Lexico. 9 months later, It is still difficult to explain what is the Camino... I discovered the Camino in may 2018 when I made the Portugese way with an old friend living in Porto. It was a short 12 days hike, interesting but for me, a little bit “incomplete”. I had the feeling that I needed...
  8. OxFyrd

    Camping the Camino del Norte

    In any case, I'll not go to a camping site. I sleep early and leave in the very early morning. Not interested by holidays campers fiestas
  9. OxFyrd

    Camping the Camino del Norte

    Tks for answering. Very informative alingwith maps. As I'm hamocking, I'll have to avoid eucalyptus known as widow makers.
  10. OxFyrd

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD The Municipalities of the Way present their Protocol of Action for the Shelters of pilgrims to the Covid-19

    we are not going to agree. Your are trying to define an offering to open commercial albergues right now. I can understand the point and the urgency. the Spanish government has issue guidances (guias ICTE) to comply with. But, on the other side, Certain people / Pelegrinos asociacion are saying...
  11. OxFyrd

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD The Municipalities of the Way present their Protocol of Action for the Shelters of pilgrims to the Covid-19

    Yes, you're right. People with COVID-19 will not engage themselves in a 800 km walk. They will stay home. At least those I know. But I understand your concern. Really. But when the public authorities declare Spain out of alert and open frontiers, there is a risk. Lower than car accident by the...
  12. OxFyrd

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD The Municipalities of the Way present their Protocol of Action for the Shelters of pilgrims to the Covid-19

    Hi, again. Nice talks.. Agree and not. Before being a confirmed Covid-case, basic recommandations are to self quarantine (at least 14 days) for purposes of testing etc.. You cannot walk to the next stage. At least I will not do it. This should be the concern of the hosteles. Where. How. How to...
  13. OxFyrd

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD The Municipalities of the Way present their Protocol of Action for the Shelters of pilgrims to the Covid-19

    Sorry. WHO not WTO.. Disagree. The note Advice on the use of masks in the context of COVID-19, you refer is " to provides advice on the use of masks in communities, during home care, and in health care settings in areas that have reported cases of COVID-19... It is intended for individuals in...
  14. OxFyrd

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD The Municipalities of the Way present their Protocol of Action for the Shelters of pilgrims to the Covid-19

    I guess, yes. Agree no vaccine, no medication. This will be the case up to 2022? Are we going to stay home? Your best protection is yourself. Virus level is low ( government decision) but not void. According to WTO, the best protection is hygiene. Not masks.. However, weak persons should wear...
  15. OxFyrd

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD The Municipalities of the Way present their Protocol of Action for the Shelters of pilgrims to the Covid-19

    This sounds crazy.. Where is the Camino spirit? Impossible to cook together? Etc.. Stop paranoïa. If government open frontiers, it means the risk very low. Nothing prevents you, however to take additional precaution. Or you can book individual rooms with private bathroom and eat ALONE into your...
  16. OxFyrd

    Thinking about tents

    In my opinion, goal is to avoid virus especially in dormitory. And to book a full room when single is expensive. The main problem with camping is water (beverage, rope cleaning, hygiene). For equipment, have a look to PCT hikers on YouTube. Everything explained by pros. But, camp is a lonely...
  17. OxFyrd

    Camping the Camino del Norte

    Can you confirm that the Camino del Norte (and primitivo) has many forests (pines mainly).? Tks.
  18. OxFyrd

    Can you camp along the Camino?

    I camp on the Camino last year and suggest you make difference between a night in camp and camping several nights on site . Camping is prohibited in France and Spain. One night is usually not an issue. Set up your tent late (after 7pm) and leave early (before 9:00). If you camp wild, try...
  19. OxFyrd

    Spring weather CF

    Hi, Just to clarify, the 3 layers are ok when hiking... the O Cebreiro (1300m), weather for the month of may (based on 30 years of computated history) : Cold nights -1°C . Average daily temp. 5°C, Average max 14°C. You should have 15 days of rain. However you may face some wind > 30 km/h...
  20. OxFyrd

    Which is the best rain JACKET to buy?

    But, then again, Frogg Toggs stuff - -for that price point - - does real well, too. It's just not as durable long term. If I am summiting an alpine peak, those Arcty jackets are the ticket for sheer durability :) As you have read, so many différent budget/solution. The issue with breathable...

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