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  1. Sidknee

    Special Compostela for pilgrims walking longer distances?

    Hi David, the history compostelas dates back to the Middle Ages, pilgrims completing a Camino required some proof of the completion of the pilgrimage. In some instances individuals would employ someone else to complete the pilgrimage on their behalf. People seeking indulgences, or who were...
  2. Sidknee

    Special Compostela for pilgrims walking longer distances?

    @Bradypus a much debated topic over the years. I'm wondering how the infrastructure would work/support an extension of the distance to be walked to obtain a compostela? What would happen to Sarria? The accommodation resources may change materially and impaction the local economy would most...
  3. Sidknee

    How far to walk in 15 days? Ponferrada to Santiago?

    A Google search for the Route of Routes throws up this PDF link. With due recognition to John Walker. http://www.xacobeo.fr/ZE2.06.Sant.routes_JWalker_en.pdf It may be a different document to that referred to by @mattythedog. Buen Camino
  4. Sidknee

    Ponferrada - Municipal albergue

    Hi Palmah, we stayed at the donativo mentioned by Robo, in September 2022. As mentioned, there were 4, 6 and 8 bunk rooms, there were multiple power sockets in each room, the kitchen was quite good with fridges. There are some drink vending machines on site. Showers and toilets are all in the...
  5. Sidknee

    Early risers extraordinaire!

    Just returning to the OP. The excitement of Day 1, the unknown, the opportunity to see one of the most amazing sun rises or perhaps a longer day beyond Roncesvalles may have individually or collectively contributed to an early departure. Or maybe they just like walking early…. Wondering if...
  6. Sidknee

    How much did you spend and what was the total cost of your Camino Frances, start to finish?

    This is such a difficult question to answer, particularly as some of us are travelling long distances to get to Europe. As a consequence we make decisions that others wouldn’t (e.g. buy walking poles in SJPdP) need to. Our airfares are significantly greater (do you fly economy/premium...
  7. Sidknee

    How much did you spend and what was the total cost of your Camino Frances, start to finish?

    In August/September this year I spent the following on average each walking day (31 nights) 1. Accommodation -€16 (stayed in albergues) 2. Desayuno - €4 3. Almuerzo - €9 4. Cena - €14 5. Cervezas - €8 Miscellaneous - Entry fees, water, fruit purchase of sabanas (bed sheets), etc €5 Over the...
  8. Sidknee

    Camino Frances pics 2022.

  9. Sidknee

    Camino Frances pics 2022.

  10. Sidknee

    2023 festivals

    This website may also be of value. You can search for each month. It only gives the top 5 festivals for each month which is a little limiting. https://followthecamino.com/en/blog/festivals-on-the-camino-in-september/ Buen Camino
  11. Sidknee

    2023 festivals

    This list for 2022 may help you with your deliberations https://caminoways.com/camino-festivals-calendar It’s not complete but is a reasonable starting point. Buen Camino
  12. Sidknee

    Disappointment with Torres Del Rio - try the Palace instead!

    Wow 15 people. Sounds like you’re a tour group? Did you get bumped by one of their regular tour groups? If everyone books individually they have to contact 15 people. Harder to do than contacting one person for a Group booking. Also this part of the Camino doesn’t usually need bookings. Sure...
  13. Sidknee

    Trail Condition - before Molinaseca

  14. Sidknee

    Trail Condition - before Molinaseca

  15. Sidknee

    Trail Condition - before Molinaseca

    Whilst not wanting to down play the concerns raised, having just completed the CF a couple of days ago, my experience of the paths away from the roads was so much more enjoyable. Yes, some can slow you down. But when you consider the landscapes, I’d opt for the country routes every time. Slow...
  16. Sidknee

    Trail Condition - before Molinaseca

    Plenty of similar days to come. Some somewhat more challenging. Be careful of the dust on those large smooth rocks. Can be like stepping on black ice. The climb to O’Cebriero can also be a test. After that it’s pretty good through to Santiago. Galicia appears to have invested heavily in the...
  17. Sidknee

    The Camino needs pilgrims.

    Aren’t there already more pilgrims this year than in the previous record year? And that’s just based on Compostelas issued. There are many more who don’t bother or can’t apply for one. I’m hearing much talk about pushing the minimum distances out to manage (reduce the numbers) in those last...
  18. Sidknee

    The Camino needs pilgrims.

    I tend to agree with you Ron, that is until you hit Sarría and then it changes materially with accommodation at a scarcity (as we type). Try to avoid the big towns or “Guide Book” recommended stage towns. If for what ever reason one is concerned about a place to sleep during this final walk...
  19. Sidknee

    How many days are needed for the Camino Frances ?

    Hola, Santa Monica Peregina We (the "Royal we", my son and I) are scheduled to start in SJPdP on 27 August, and are booked to fly back to Australia (out of Paris) on 2 October. I'm circa the same age as yourself. In brief we're planning on walking 31 days (plus or minus a day) with a couple...

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