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  1. FRM

    Route advice September

    Astorga could be a rough place to start depending on your physical condition. It basically two days uphill then a potentially difficult day downhill out of Astorga. Though it is a beautiful walk and you pass Cruz de Ferro. Frm
  2. FRM

    Differences between the Frances and the Portugues?

    It was in response to an earlier post that said you don’t automatically have a bottle of wine placed in front of you when you sit down at meal times. My response was a bit tongue in cheek. 🙂
  3. FRM

    Differences between the Frances and the Portugues?

    Thanks everyone for your help, advice, and opinions. I look forward to meeting the Portuguese locals and the food. A little concerned about the lack of included wine at dinner……. Thanks again, Frm
  4. FRM

    Differences between the Frances and the Portugues?

    @jungleboy the podcast was very informative and well done.The website looks like a good resource the the various Portuguese Ways. Thanks for suggestion. frm
  5. FRM

    Differences between the Frances and the Portugues?

    Excellent. I’ll watch it this evening.
  6. FRM

    Differences between the Frances and the Portugues?

    So I’ve walked the Frances on 4 different occasions, mostly in March. This year I’m going to try the Portuguese coastal in late May. I’ve become comfortable on the Frances, speak enough Spanish to get by, know how the alberques work, understand the “rules of the road” so to speak. I’m curious...
  7. FRM

    Some basic questions about waking up etiquette

    I’ve never had to set an alarm. Regardless of the time I want to wake up, others who do not adhere to the courtesy of being quiet are always up earlier. They become the alarm clock for the entire room…..
  8. FRM

    What to do about booking rooms...

    Try gronze.com.
  9. FRM

    What to do about booking rooms...

    Those shipping bags have usually made reservations at the location they ship to. So when you walk in and 10-15 bags stacked in the corner you can assume 10-15 beds are spoken for. The percentage of folks shipping ahead this year seems much higher than I have seen in the past. Frm
  10. FRM

    What to do about booking rooms...

    To add to my previous message, the hospitaleros I have spoken to say reservations are needed in the classic stops with few beds (Hornillos, Terradillos). I'm mostly booking ahead because showing up early isn't a guarantee since so many are shipping luggage. I arrived in Hornillos before noon...
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    What to do about booking rooms...

    The alberques I'm currently staying in are filling up more than 50 percent of the beds. I believe they can now go up to 75 percent. Last night was 7 out 10 in my room, tonight is 2 out of 3. Frm
  12. FRM

    Pre-Camino walking regimes - are they worth it? Do they work? Are they needed?

    While a base level of fitness is important, I think listening to your body and adjusting accordingly is key. Nothing can prepare your body for walking 13+ miles (21+ km) a day for 30+ days, other than walking it. I agree with @David that your best training happen the first week on the Camino...

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