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The Spanish have the week off between Palm Sunday and Easter. Many of them walk the Camino Frances that week. Albergues on the camino Frances will be crowded. My husband and I are in our 60s and have walked 2 caminos. We walk very slowly, and prefer to mix albergues with pensions and private...
Walked the camino frances last April. In a record dry year, needed waterproof pants, or a long poncho and gaiters.without them rain runs down your legs and into your boots/shoes. Once your socks are wet its game over . Bring rain gear, leave something else home.
Yes, carry your money and passport with you at all times. Even to the shower in the albergue. Yes you need either waterproof pants, or a long pincho and gaiters. Walked the camino frances last yeat
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