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  1. koknesis

    Is O Cebreiro - SdC in 8 days doable?

    1. 2. Buen Camino!
  2. koknesis

    Opinions please days 3 - 7; SJPDP to Uterga. Off & short-stage.

    Right, it is your Camino as well the preparation is, but since you made it public, I will take the liberty of commenting your detailed planing efforts. The point is, that such detailed planing is required in “win-fail” situations, summit climbing etc. In contrast the Camino is “win-win”, and...
  3. koknesis

    Opinions please days 3 - 7; SJPDP to Uterga. Off & short-stage.

    With all due respect you are clearly over planing the whole thing. Technically the Camino is just a path, not even a hiking trail, with all the services, cafes con leche etc. Why worry? Just be prepared for all the options. I believe the whole concept of the modern Camino is to let the people to...
  4. koknesis

    RETHINK walking the Frances

    I believe, when setting out for the Camino one is supposed to accept the luxury of unpredictability, what is not acceptable back there at home.
  5. koknesis

    Descent into Molinaseca

    You are right as always:) Exact location below. It is so nice to dive into memories …
  6. koknesis

    Descent into Molinaseca

    Walking poles are your best friends when descending there (and anywhere else)…
  7. koknesis

    Will finding a bed be a challenge in May on the Frances?

    The above is entirely up to you. Simply take for granted that everything will sort out in one way or another. Still be ready to accept your favorite albergue is completo and you are welcome to ask the locals where to spend a night. Take it as a part of Camino adventure, not as a stressful...
  8. koknesis

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

    Indeed, Leon, Astorga and Cruz de Ferro doubles the spectacular value of the path walked.
  9. koknesis

    I need to shorten my walk

    Right. The whole charm of Camino is, that you can afford to go without an exact schedule in advance (just not to miss the return flight) and plan it on the go. Objectively there are just too many factors which may emerge daily and opportunities offered by the fate, that it would be pity to miss...
  10. koknesis

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

    In 2014, SJPDP-Muxia costs were about 1k€... but I was on the fast side... so roughly 40€ per day and I feel it might be still a valid number.
  11. koknesis

    Recommendations to get me outside of my comfort zone

    Indeed, snoring men, stinking men, farting men, all these people may appear on the next bed once in dorm. it is all part of the game, imho. Perhaps the only unacceptable behavior is intentional and direct violation of privacy. The worst thing witnessed so far was a drunken guy who was throwing...
  12. koknesis

    Recommendations to get me outside of my comfort zone

    Well, snoring or not, if your aim is to get outside your comfort zone just forget about albergue booking and keep walking repeating "Camino provides" mantra :) ... sooner or later you may start to enjoy that sweet&bitter sense of unpredictable fate what expects you before the day ends.
  13. koknesis

    Descent into Zubiri

    Perhaps that is not what a pilgrim would usually expect, but then again you can be proud you made it :) On the other hand, before diving into the trail walking adventures, mastering some simple descending techniques might be helpful:
  14. koknesis

    LIVE from the Camino SJPDP 1st stage

    If you fancy sunrises, don’t miss the opportunity to witness one leaving early from Castrojeriz.. pretty steep path uphill, but it is worth the effort 😎
  15. koknesis

    LIVE from the Camino SJPDP 1st stage

    Great first day indeed! Unless injured, you may consider to do something to prevent developing stiffness - hot bath, stretching, squats, burpees etc. Or a massage session if available :cool: https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/sore-muscles-dont-stop-exercising
  16. koknesis

    LIVE from the Camino running short on time where to cut?

    It is the best one Camino Planificador 🤓 https://godesalco.com/plan
  17. koknesis

    LIVE from the Camino running short on time where to cut?

    Indeed, don’t miss the monastery in Samos: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monastery_of_San_Xuli%C3%A1n_de_Samos
  18. koknesis

    LIVE from the Camino running short on time where to cut?

    The part from Astorga to Sarria is one of the most spectacular on CF imho ... so wherever you are currently, you may consider to buss to Astorga right now and then in 9 days walk to Sarria. Stage suggestions plus/minus might be as follows:
  19. koknesis

    Has anyone climbed Montejurra? (Irache)

    The age is rather a relative number, but no-one cal tell you is it possible for you to climb the Montejurra than yourself. Technically it was just about 400m elevation gain on the slope, if I remember correctly. Poles are pretty helpful, especially descending. Worth to go in good wether only.
  20. koknesis

    Biarritz to St Jean - Beginning day after 1pm to Roncevalles?

    Sure, you can make it, but why? SJPdP is a nice place where spend the night 😎 If you have zeitnot there are some boring stages later on where one can develop rocket speed. For instance from Sahagun to Leon by Roman road at once.

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