For 2024 Pilgrims: €50,- donation = 1 year with no ads on the forum + 90% off any 2024 Guide. More here. (Discount code sent to you by Private Message after your donation)
The outfitter in town does not carry Permethrin, but being that you'll be there in April, you can contact them and they may be able to special order it for you. Pharmacies in Europe sell Permethrin but not the stuff that is formulated for clothing, so it's a hit or miss if it will work on your...
Hi Jakke,
The last time I completed the Frances, there was one Spanish pilgrim I met that brought his boxer. I spoke with him in depth as to how his pilgrimage was going, and I must sadly say that it was very difficult for him, and especially his dog. Most albergues turned him and his dog...
Save those energy bars for the expedition to Mars or a doomsday bunker. As you've already read, there is really great regular food on the Camino, and much well priced as well!
Hi Lyndale,
I would add unless you are on some sort of "no-fly/entry" or "watch" list, you won't have any problems getting in/out of Gibraltar and Morocco. Though I'm wondering when Brexit finally happens, if any thing will change with travel to Gibraltar. Lastly, please consider spending at...
Hi Shells,
The typical Portuguese salad is very similar to the salad you find in Spain (simple greens, tomato, onion, sometimes olives, white asparagus, and canned tuna). With that being said, I always enjoyed them because the veggies have always been fresh in my experiences. If you want more...
Hi Fromhome,
The Camino Frances will probably be your best option, unless solitude if what you and your family are looking for. The Frances is so well developed, you'll have more options to stop if the young ones don't feel like walking on any particular day, and you're more likely to meet...
Hey Stellaluna,
A big reason is also due to luck/timing. For me, there were days when I literally got the last bunk in the albergue, and then I had days where I literally had the entire albergue to myself. This is a funny story because the albergue director assumed I would be the only one...
This site is run by Ivar at in Santiago de Compostela.
This site participates in the Amazon Affiliate program, designed to provide a means for Ivar to earn fees by linking to Amazon