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    Your advice on my itinerary for Camino Frances Sep 2022

    Your itinerary for yourself seems fine. It’s reasonable for a relatively young person in decent condition. My hesitation is for your mom. I’m a lifelong hiker and belong to a hiking group in the Pacific NW USA. Our group has a lot of strong hikers, but we’re getting older. We have people in...
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    Hunters!

    We finished the Italian part of Via Francigena one week ago. In Tuscay, we had a few days where hunters were all around us. We heard them, but also saw them walking with guns and dogs on and off the roads. I did find it unsettling, and was glad to leave them behind. It seemed that locals...
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    Tips & Tricks I Learned from the Camino

    I guess I’m the minority that likes Orujo. I even brought some home
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    April/May Camino Footwear

    I've used Hoka trail runners and Hoka boots on 4 different caminos. I love them. The only problem I had was the 2016 Hoka boots, which I found too hot (but not disastrously) because of the waterproofing. The new model has been fine that way. I think you'll be fine with the trail runners. I...
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    Top five suggestions for a first time Pilgrim

    I just want to say that I don't think any "app's" are necessary. I have nothing against them, just to say that as a woman in my 60's without much navigational skill, I negotiated the Frances and the the Portuguese camino from Lisbon without needing anything more than the Brierley guide. I...
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    Indecision and questions about Camino for first time- helpful advice from pilgrims requested!

    I agree with others that you should not postpone because you think it's not enough time to prepare. I decided to walk my first camino at age 60 just 10 days before I started, and it really hadn't been on my radar before. As to choosing where to start, I think it's a very personal choice, and...
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    Advise about which route to walk

    I walked the camino in April-May of 2014. My perception was that there were plenty of pilgrims, but I didn't feel overwhelmed. I never rushed for a bed-never thought about it-and there was always room at the inn. Even over Easter; Saturday night was the only night I remember having any...
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    Hotels vs Albergues

    If you are happy with your experience, that's all that really matters. I've completed the Camino Frances and Camino Portugues and am about to start Chemin d'Arles. I'm a woman in the 60's and walk alone. These are reasons I come up with. For many people, and not just young ones, budgeting...
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    Obtain Compostela

    If you did not obtain the compostela after your walk from Sarria, I think you can get it even if you have split your walk by a couple years. You might need to use the same credencial as for the previous walk. Others may know more positively. If you did get the compostela, and want a new one...
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    Judging Fitness Level

    For those in hot climates: Did you know that exercising in heat can actually build your endurance? You need to be sure to get enough liquids, modify your exercise and take common sense precautions, but there's no reason you need to give up outside walking and hiking. In fact, you will...
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    How long to stay in Santiago?

    You may find you reach Santiago sooner or later than you planned. Then you can adjust accordingly. About the only sure thing is that your arrival will be different than what you expect!
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    Judging Fitness Level

    I never use a pack heavier than a day pack between caminos. Just doing walks and day hiking of 3-10 miles a couple times a week seems to be enough. I've done a Camino each of the past 3 years, planning the Arles this May. I'm 63.
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    Planning Ahead for Summer 2017

    My first Camino I had only what was in the pack. In Santiago I bought a new outfit. I read on the phone so no need for books. Second time I sent some things from Lisbon to care of Ivar. Third time I returned to start point where I left some stuff stored in the hostel. I'm 5'3" and used an...
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    The Number of Hours of Daily Walking

    You've received a lot of reasonable and true replies. I think I can somewhat relate, as I am also 63, from USA and have backpacked a lot in our country, and also Nepal, Andes, Alps, etc. Now I'm appreciating a less rigorous form of walking in the caminos. The camino attracts fewer seasoned...
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    How hard are these stages?

    This question is a little vague. "Hard" is relative. Generally, if the profile climbs 1,000 feet/mile or more, it's effortful for me. The stage approaching O'cebreiro comes close to this measure I think.
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    Shipping Backpack home

    Your best bet might be to contact Canadian postal service. I live in the US, so don't know about Canada. To ship something like a backpack between Europe and the States would be quite expensive. It's not so expensive to ship between European countries. I have shipped items, both from the...
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    Sleeping outside?

    A funny story is that I slept outside once, not because I had to, but because the person in the bunk above snored so loudly he actually shook the entire bed frame. Rather than endure that, I slept on a bench in the courtyard!
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    Planning Ahead for Summer 2017

    Good advice here. I've done 2 caminos and am in my 60's. I find that for walking in Europe, I prefer legging-like pants or smart capris over hiking pants. European women don't look like nerds and frumps when they hike! With leggings I use a microfiber sports dress or tunic for coverage. You...
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    Deciding when to go

    I walked my first camino starting on April 10, 2014 on the Frances. I'm about the same size as you, 60 at that time, and active, although far from peak condition at the time I did the camino. For personal reasons, it was a spur of the moment decision. I carried a 34l pack and a light sleeping...
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    Training for the Camino

    Good luck to all you dear devils!

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