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Along with many others worldwide, my husband and I were days from flying out to Spain for our first Camino when Covid hit. We are excited to be heading back in September 2022 for a slightly different Camino: biking the Camino Portuguese. To step..or pedal, I should say... onto the trail feels...
Thank you very much, @Kanga for you great info. We have been working with trekking poles and will check them through to Madrid before our start. We can definitely tell that they help, and I hope my husband has a similar experience with his knees as you did. That would be so wonderful. We have...
Planning to start April 24 from SJPdP, but husband is having knee issues. We are considering a Roncesvalles or Pamplona start as options with somewhat less up/down right out of the gates. Hope to see you out there!
I heard an interview a few days ago of a gentleman who volunteers for four weeks each year in the pilgrim office in Santiago. He said it is really June, July, August when the volume goes way up...fewer international pilgrims but many more Spaniards. I have not experienced this firsthand, of...
Reading about the Class of 2020 is so exciting! My husband and I will be walking the CF starting from SJPDP on April 24, 2020 and taking our time. Both retired. This forum is incredible, so thank you to all those who share their insights here! It is truly invaluable; I have learned so much. See...
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