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Did this in the latter half of May 2016. Had no problems finding accommodation. Most days was nice sunny weather, with the occasional drizzle. Some strong winds on the Hospitales section (beautiful views!), but nothing unmanageable. No snow, only had that on the San Salvador and Madrid earlier...
In all the bigger towns there are ATM's, though very few villages have them. Cash per day varies depending on yourself. €30 per day is more than sufficient in my view. Just decide how much you plan to spend per day and then work out how many days there is between each of the big towns to...
Hi Simeon,
I'm in full agreement. Our entire lives are too structured nowadays. Working long hours with the aim of "getting it right" and obtaining that supposedly perfect job/family/retirement. All of which can in time become shackles, limiting us and causing us to look back in later years...
I intend walking without a guidebook. Yes, I have downloaded a basic list of the towns, the distances in between and what amenities they possess, but other than this and questioning the hospitaleros/fellow pilgrims about recommended sights etc. I fully intend my journey to be as unscripted as...
For myself the decision was more of a gradual movement. For years I've been simply coasting through life. Yes, I've got a good job and supportive friends/family, but there are days where I just feel a mix of sadness & anger at everyone & everything. Yet I did not know how to go about getting...
I'm in full agreement with Renshaw and Annakappa. Walking my first Camino end April 2014 from SJPP to Finisterre, I've planned the days before and after the Camino (getting there and back and some tourist sightseeing) down to the last detail, but for the walk itself I've planned nothing. Whilst...
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