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  1. AnneO

    Overcrowded Camino Frances

    I thought about shipping the suitcase direct to Santiago. But I would be shipping a daily bag regardless (I prefer to carry only a minimal amount while I walk) so paying to ship two bags didn’t make sense.
  2. AnneO

    Overcrowded Camino Frances

    I have heard about that and it is why I transferred a duffel bag last year, just to be safe. I am staying entirely in private accommodations so that shouldn’t be a problem for me. I saw suitcases in many places I stayed last year. Although it might be worth considering the duffel route again...
  3. AnneO

    Overcrowded Camino Frances

    I transferred a duffel bag last year, but this year I will be transferring a suitcase because I will be in Europe for two additional weeks after my Camino as I have a business function afterwards that requires a completely separate wardrobe. I wonder if the fact that more and more people coming...
  4. AnneO

    León to San Martin del Camino alternative route

    I stayed at both these locations and highly recommend them as well. Molino Galochas might have been my favorite stop on the Camino. I pulled a calf muscle on the way there and had to arrive by taxi and they really took care of me. They gave me ice for my leg and made me a lunch because I...
  5. AnneO

    Making friends when starting the Camino later

    I found it easy to meet people at every stage of the Camino. In fact, while I started in Pamplona, the people I still keep in touch with I met much further along.
  6. AnneO

    2024 Camino Frances to Santiago de Compostela cost

    I walked in May and June last year, 40 days from Pamplona to Santiago. I stayed entirely in private accommodations and didn’t limit what or where I ate. My total cost was about 3800 Euros, or about 95 Euros per day. This total includes all my expenses (including a few pharmacy visits and...
  7. AnneO

    stopping in Uterga

    I stayed at Casa Baztan last year and had a good experience. I had the pilgrim’s dinner there and had lunch across the street at Camino del Perdon and both were good.
  8. AnneO

    What is your favorite (affordable) restaurant on the Camino Frances?

    Agree about La Morena. I had a really great pasta with mushroom sauce that was one of my favorite meals on the Camino.
  9. AnneO

    Where in Camino Frances (800km) Route Do I need to Spend more Time exploring the Cities/Towns?

    I spent 4 nights in Astorga due to an injury and really enjoyed it. I am a huge Gaudi fan and the episcopal palace is among my favorites of his. There was more to see there than I was expecting. I studied in León for a semester when I was in college so I really enjoyed my extra time there...
  10. AnneO

    Advice please

    With regard to shaming, I transferred a bag every day and I didn’t get even one negative comment about it the whole way. Lots of people transport bags these days and only walk with a day bag so it is extremely common. Now, I carried a mostly empty 32L pack as my day bag so maybe most people...
  11. AnneO

    Walking into Santiago

    I arrived in Santiago this morning (hooray!) but sadly arrived before the bagpiper did. I got in at about 9:15 and he came at about 10. But someone behind me had a recording of bagpipes he played so at least there was that.
  12. AnneO

    LIVE from the Camino Phil and Janet from Sarria to Santiago

    It was great meeting you! Buen Camino!
  13. AnneO

    LIVE from the Camino Phil and Janet from Sarria to Santiago

    Would love to! I am very close to there. I will come by shortly! I will be wearing a grey T-shirt and blue joggers.
  14. AnneO

    LIVE from the Camino Phil and Janet from Sarria to Santiago

    I am in Portomarin tonight too. 😁
  15. AnneO

    Where to stay in Vega de Valcarce?

    I am resting in my room at Pension Fernandez as we speak, or should I say as we write. I am overlooking the river and enjoying the sound of that and the cow out there that moos occasionally. Very comfortable room, great shower, and she leaves some snacks for you plus a bottle of water in the...
  16. AnneO

    Booking ahead?

    The Camino is for everyone, not just those who approach it your way. I would never, ever put myself in a position to need to sleep outside, yet here I am walking the Camino right now. It is most definitely for me. Incidentally, I am spending no time being fixated on my accommodations because...
  17. AnneO

    Mansilla de la Mulas to León: why bother?

    Everyone must choose what is best for them given their own goals and motivations. One does not cease to be a pilgrim because they make choices others might not make. For some, walking every step is important; for others it is not. But one who walks the “whole thing” is not superior to or more...
  18. AnneO

    numbers on the Frances

    I am currently in Najera. It hasn’t been crowded while walking each day but almost every place I have stayed has been full (I am staying in private rooms). But I have heard of others who stayed in albergues that were largely empty. I haven’t heard of anyone have any difficulty finding a place...
  19. AnneO

    Villatuerta to Estella - new cycle/pedestrian path opened

    I am walking that way tomorrow. If it is easy to identify I might try it!
  20. AnneO

    Rethink HOW and WHEN you walk the Francés - strategies for walking during busy times

    I am currently in an airport in the US on my way to Pamplona to start walking the Frances next Tuesday. I have booked all my accommodations in advance, some on Booking and some by email or WhatsApp. For those I booked via email or whatsapp, I have been getting messages from them confirming...

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