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  1. Jools

    Pilgrims Passport and Albergues (Lugo->Santiago)

    they still consider starting in Lugo 100km https://www.lavozdegalicia.es/noticia/lugo/lugo/2017/08/04/oficina-peregrino-seguira-dando-compostelas-salidas-lugo/0003_201708L4C1992.htm
  2. Jools

    Walk from Lugo to Sarria?

    you do get a compostela when starting in lugo https://www.lavozdegalicia.es/noticia/lugo/lugo/2017/08/04/oficina-peregrino-seguira-dando-compostelas-salidas-lugo/0003_201708L4C1992.htm but not everybody does it for that reason
  3. Jools

    Solo woman on Primitivo in August

    I did the whole Primitivo from Oviedo to Santiago in July 15 and it was amazing, you should have no hesitation in doing it alone, I met nothing but friendly people and saw the most wonderful scenery, I was so glad I chose this camino as I knew the Frances was going to be too busy in July and...
  4. Jools

    From Asturias Airport (OVD) to Oviedo

    I got the bus from there to Oviedo when I did the Primitivo in 2015, it is really quick between getting off the flight and getting your luggage and the bus stop is right outside (the airport is small) but I think 10 minutes is impossible really (even for the airport to get to the gate and open...
  5. Jools

    Crazy? No sleeping bag for late Sept/early Oct?

    I did the Primitivo last year and not a single auberge didn't have blankets - the one in the centre of Tineo was amazing with Dooves and sheets (this town is definately where it's worth not staying in the municipal auberge, even the most basic auberge in Borres had good blankets so personally I...
  6. Jools

    Growth in pilgrim numbers on the Primitivo

    Ramble-on you have the right idea and you will have a great Camino - I walked the Primitivo in July last year (2015) and found it a breeze - I never had a problem getting a bed but I took my time and wasn't in a rush - in some places like San Juan de Villapenada, Salas & Borres there were only...
  7. Jools

    Albergue Juvenil de Castro closing for a month

    I think I did as it was very full and the mother & son I was walking with didn't get in and stayed in the hotel - I think I read that they often have youth groups so thought I'd better check
  8. Jools

    Primitivo - May or July?

    Hi Mark, if you do I walked from Preguntono (just after Arzua)to this casa rural (about 10km) http://apenadeaugasantas.com - I did ring them to prebook and they gave me a pilgrims rate I think about €50 but lovely place and great home cooking - I think I did see some signs for a few other...
  9. Jools

    Albergue Juvenil de Castro closing for a month

    just to let anyone planning to stay in this lovely place that it will be closed for hols from 30Jan - 29feb
  10. Jools

    Primitivo - May or July?

    I walked the primitivo in July last year and it was fine but I agree the shock of the crowds in melilde was actually too much and I left the trail at preguntono and walked my own path south 10km, found a casa rural and then to Santiago from there (It was wonderful) I ended up coming in through...
  11. Jools

    Albergue in the fancy hotel in Tineo

    Well this post has really gone off track but I just wanted t say that I did stay in the Palacio in Tineo and it was great - amazingly comfortable beds and barely even half full in the middle of July - they gave me a twin room all to myself with my own shower and I certainly didn't moan about...
  12. Jools

    2016 -- Year of the Primitivo

    I find this amazing - I walked the primitivo in July and never had a problem finding a bed, in Borres there were only 5 of us - I think the issue is people trying to walk it too fast, I took 16 days but a lot of people took 11/12 so their Etapas are going to lead to room shortages , give...
  13. Jools

    My stages on the Camino Primitivo

    I am really surprised by Nandy61's comments, I walked the primitive alone in July (my first Camino) and loved it, although it was challenging it wasn't nearly as bad as I had anticipated and I had not trained at all but I think the difference was I wasn't rushing to finish it in 10-12 days as...
  14. Jools

    End of October -- November: weather, whether to choose Hospitales or not, need general advice

    I walked the hospitals route in July this year and it was fabulous. when I started the primitivo I had no intention of doing it as many posts had said it was so hard but despite not being a walker (before this Camino) I didn't find it excessively challenging - I was walking with a Spanish woman...
  15. Jools

    Recommended starting hour for unplanned route in August

    I have to say that if you follow the suggested stages (which to me are way too rushed) you will coincide with the hardcore walkers who are also following the long stages to do it in 11/12 days, I allocated 16 and just finished last week and enjoyed it immensely - I could take my time and do long...
  16. Jools

    Albergue Ponte Ferreira - good stay

    loved this place, great food, comfy beds and lovely hospitaleros
  17. Jools

    Safety concern - just stopped my Primitivo

    I just wanted to post as a form of reassurance to any woman contemplating walking alone. I just finished my first Camino (Primitivo) and although I had read the posts I have travelled a lot alone (but not remote walking) and I still felt confident enough to go ahead as I think things like this...
  18. Jools

    Maps for the primitivo

    Ok thanks for that I will take a close look - I guess I got worried when reading Liz current blog where she says going the hospitals route was a day of 36km but then they are planning on doing the whole journey in a shorter time than I
  19. Jools

    Walking the Primitivo in a week

    Hi Anna I would really appreciate it if you could let us know the name of the App you used Thanks Julie
  20. Jools

    Maps for the primitivo

    Thanks Anenome - so is the hospitals route shorter? I was lead to believe it was longer

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