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I suspect my 2nd Camino will be better than the 1st and the 3rd better than the rest. Porto is a fabulous city to relax and enjoy after a long walk. Buen Camino!
In 2019 I spent Easter weekend in Leon while walking the Camino. It's a wonderful place to spend Easter - and very, very busy! I would suggest booking like I did.
Yes, I took the Valcarlos route and was not disappointed. I had done some research prior to leaving and I was intrigued by the Valcarlos route. The weather was the ultimate deciding factor.
I'm more than ready now. And if, for some reason, I can never walk another Camino, I'll be thanking God I prioritized the Camino and retired earlier than I planned. Those days on the Camino were some of the happiest days of my life
My first [and only to date] was in 2019 commencing a week after I retired. Landing in Lisbon, I took the all night train to Hendaye then walked the coastal route to St. Jean Pied de Port to loosen the legs for the big journey.
From Muxia I took a bus up to A Coruna. That's a wonderful, historic city. You can climb to the top of the Tower of Hercules. You'll also see Camino Ingles markers, which will make you feel right at home after your long trek. After A Coruna I headed back to Santiago for another night and then...
I'd walk from Santiago to Finisterre and then to Muxia. That is a fantastic hike with great views. There's a fine restaurant in Muxia to treat yourself afterwards.
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