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I plan to walk this in April/May, and I would like to follow Magwoods lead! I used her notes and tips extensively in 2018 walking the Camino del Norte trying to stay as close to the sea as possible as much of the time as possible, and it worked well.
I plan to use her advice again this year...
Nice thread! I plan to walk portions of the del norte and primitivo staring in early April, then walk from Luarca on and around the ruta del Mar. Might see you there!
buen camino
When I walked the Norte/Primitivo in 2018 I spoke almost no Spanish. Living in Medellin that has definitely changed, and I am hoping to be much more adept at getting around and communicating with the local folks.
thanks for your advice. I also plan to carry my waterproof bivy and a merino wool...
That sounds lovely. However I don’t use FB so that group is out for me. Tell me, do you think there are places on the Ruta del Mar that would be good candidates for sleeping out on the trail, provided the weather is cooperative? I dont even know if there are laws against sleeping on the...
I walked the Camino del Norte partially in 2017. From the French border to Lluarca. I had a very bad ankle sprain and had to take a break. For personal reasons I had to travel to Oviedo, so when my ankle was better I walked the primitivo rather than finish the Del Norte. I would very much...
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