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Charles,
Five of us stayed here. We found the staff very helpful, friendly and informed. Rooms are clean, back rooms are probably quieter however.
Location was good. Price was very reasonable. It's not very large.
Jerry
Hotel Avenida
Fonte de San Antonio, 5
Santiago de Compostela 15702
Spain
Kate,
Most people figure how far they want to, or can, walk per day, how many days they have, the plan backwards. Allow for getting to the starting point, and returning.
Buy a guide book and figure your stages. We used Brierley's guide.
Ponferrada is a good starting point, you can bus from...
About Americans on the Camino, the Archdiocesis of Camino de Santiago post statistics for those who receive the Compostela.
In 2005, the last full year posted: 93,924 Compostelas were given out, 3,577 to those from the United States.
In June 2006, the last month posted: 12,894 Compostelas...
cr,
We set our bill paying up on line through Bank of America. Those that were not automatic, were easily handled on line in a short amout of time. Many rafuigos had service and internet cafes were even in the smallest of towns.
Home - We had friends, really good and supportive friends, offer...
Where to start
It really depends on how much time you have and want to give to the journey. A week, a month? Longer?
The Church will grant you a Compostela if you start in Sarria, I met a 74 year old woman who started walking from her home in . . . Copenhagen.
The choice is yours...
Tommy,
I can add little to the above, the man made fabrics do dry quicker, but it was common to see clothes hanging off packs during the day.
I took safety pins instead of clothes pins, they have more uses, are lighter and smaller.
Also, private Albergues usually have washer and dryers, if...
JaneB,
Remember it is your Camino. You will be blessed. You will be encouraged. You will get discouraged too. You will make it. Your life will be different.
Ultrea.
Jerry
Deaf Pilgrims
Tashi,
I walked with a deaf person in September 2006. He did fine . . . but, in many areas the Camino/road/trail is very narrow and he would step out infront of cars, motorcycles and bicycles, not hearing them.
He got hit once by a bike passing him. We did not what that...
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