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  1. Alena

    Did you have a plan?

    Hello Les Brass, we did minimal planning and I am glad we did. Of course, I exclude, the transport to the starting point (airplanes, buses, etc.) and back home. Apart from that, no reservations anywhere on the Camino, even no information which albergues to avoid or not to miss. We carried the...
  2. Alena

    Where to leave my pack upon albergue arrival?

    The most valuable things I carried in a small bag around my waist (very convenient), so even though I had a company to leave my stuff with while taking a shower, for instance, there would have been no issue bringing it in the bathroom with me. I was carrying it most of the time anyway. When...
  3. Alena

    The last 100 km

    Yes, that is why the peaceful walking on to Finisterre after all the rush to Santiago was just what I needed. Felt like a different reality.
  4. Alena

    Cost of walking the Camino Frances

    I think spend is more or less individual, travel expenses I cannot give advice on, but as for daily expenses - I found out for me 30 Euro per day are quite comfortable. I was eating Pilgrim's menus often, sleeping in albergues always. Mind that moving closer to Santiago and then off to...
  5. Alena

    The Best Song To represent The Camino

    Every morning as the sun came up :)
  6. Alena

    Guide books - and the sour taste they leave

    I used no guides (except the list with the albergues)! :) And in fact, I would do it again exactly this way. When we reached Santiago, passing through the tourist's office, we were given a map of the stages to Finisterre, showing the relief with all the rapid climbs we were about to have. I have...
  7. Alena

    walking in September?

    Gore-Tex Northface hiking shoes were wonderful on my feet. Not a single blister and so comfy. We had only a short rainfall for about 10 minutes in the 2 weeks we walked in Sept, though. Anyway, years are not alike, better be safe than sorry. Buen Camino :D
  8. Alena

    Your Favourite Photos

    Finisterre sky at sunset does not need PhotoShop :)
  9. Alena

    Your Favourite Photos

  10. Alena

    Hoping for "The Way" experience

    Lots of us were inspired by the film. The truth is this will be YOUR Camino and it is completely up to you how you will relate to others. I watched the film again after I returned and this time I was breaking through the perspective of my own experience, which was better than the film, because...
  11. Alena

    Is there a list of pilgrims? Trying to locate someone

    I think this situation has happened to a lot of us...:( But sometimes you meet people in the strangest places so there is always the chance to meet again. :D Especially on the Camino, when people generally notice what is happening around them, unlike our busy everyday lives when everyone is...
  12. Alena

    Hiking for two weeks - best place to start

    We did Astorga-Santiago in 10 days, but there were a couple of days walking over 30 km. which at times felt just too much, especially as September was still quite hot as well. It felt good at the end of the day, but probably 20-25 km. is a bit more enjoyable (of course, personally for me). So...
  13. Alena

    What makes you come back to the Camino?

    I started thinking about going back there the moment I was home. Why? Because for the first time, I appreciated the siplicity of life and it was a beautiful feeling. As someone said earlier - back to basics, it felt so good.
  14. Alena

    Is September/October a good time to walk?

    I started at 8th September from Astorga, reached Finisterre on 20th and then back to Santiago on the 21st. September weather for me was perfect for walking. We had rain for just about 10 minutes one of the afternoons, some misty mornings and of course it gets cool in the morning or windy...
  15. Alena

    What is the one Albergue that you would say not to miss

    I personally fell in love with Casa Barbadelo. Very clean, beautiful views and so polite stuff! The food is also worth mentioning.

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