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this is exactly where I picked up the bike...lot of downhill (there is some uphill) but the last section is downhill on a really neat and winding mountain road...I felt safe the entire way as well.
I'd look into doing Portuguese route...and finishing in Santiago
Or (and others will have really good opinions)
Start in Astorga. end the first day in Foncebadon
Day 2 you'll hit Cruz de Ferro and likely in Ponferrada
Day 3, skip ahead and hike to O Cebreiro...ride a bike downhill to...
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I saw someone have a difficult conversation with their father one time
I would never, ever...consider booking a camino through a tour outfit. I actually believe it's a racket.
the fun and adventure of not knowing what the day and the next day (and the next day) will bring is one of my favorite parts about the Camino. You might meet neat people that you want to...
that downhill was the worst part of the Camino for me...maybe I should phrase differently. Most difficult part of the Camino...it was extremely hard. Name another part of the Camino and it would be better than that downhill hike
You plan your Camino? Obviously, you need to pick a route...but the beauty (to me) on the Camino is just hiking and seeing where the day takes me. I hiked Astorga to Cruz de Ferro with an expected stop in Manjarin...nope, felt strong and legs were great and went on to El Acebo (great decision)...
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