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  1. towanda1961

    Planning a Safe Walk on the Camino Invierno Route

    I did your planned Camino in 2015. I didn’t see another Pilgrim the entire time I was on the Invierno, and I loved that. But yes, there were stretches when I walked several hours without seeing another human. I had a friend who I messaged each morning with my intended destination and then...
  2. towanda1961

    ANOTHER new private albergue in Chantada

    I’m excited for others who discover this route, but I’m so thankful that I walked it in 2015. Eleven days of glorious solitude.
  3. towanda1961

    Camino de Invierno (in the summer) as a first time pilgrim

    If you encounter a dog, bend down as if to pick up a stone; universal understanding among Spanish dogs, is to retreat when a human bends down for a stone. I didn’t know this when I walked the Invierno, but now I live in Spain and it has never failed me! I did the Invierno on my first Camino and...
  4. towanda1961

    LIVE from the Camino Camino Invierno Walk in January Starting from Ponferrada

    I’ve done it in July and someday will do it in January! Buen Camino.
  5. towanda1961

    Gronze article on the Invierno

    I can think of only pros. Eleven of the best days of my life.
  6. towanda1961

    The Invierno may not be quiet for much longer...

    I’m so thankful to have walked before it was well known. In 2015 I walked for 11 days without seeing another Pilgrim. The most empowering days of my life.
  7. towanda1961

    Camino Invierno Video

    Thank you! My experience was incredible and I tried to capture that.
  8. towanda1961

    Camino Invierno Video

    I’m pleased that my video has fueled your anticipation. Buen Camino!
  9. towanda1961

    Camino Invierno Video

    Thank you; I’m pleased you enjoyed the video. You’ll be walking at the same time of year that I did. I hope your experience is as amazing as mine was for me. Buen Camino!
  10. towanda1961

    Camino Invierno Video

    Thank you for your kind comments. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the video. I admit to re-watching it from time to time. Memories from a life-changing experience.
  11. towanda1961

    Camino Invierno Video

    Hi Towanda - Gorgeous! In what month were you walking? ml I just saw this! I walked the last week of June arriving in Santiago on July 4.
  12. towanda1961

    Camino Invierno Video

    Thanks so much! Best experience of my life.
  13. towanda1961

    Camino Invierno Video

    I hope that "traffic" increases, but I also hope that it doesn't change the spirit and atmosphere. I enjoyed the lack of toilet paper along the path, and markers that had not been written all over - the loneliness was part of the magic for me - I felt as if local people were truly pleased to...
  14. towanda1961

    Camino Invierno Video

    Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the photos. I spent 20 euro or less each night with the exception of Chantada where I believe I spent 35 euro. I stayed in Hostals (typically a Bar/Restaurant with rooms for rent upstairs), or hotels. I felt like an honored guest each place I stayed - one place...
  15. towanda1961

    Camino Invierno Video

    Hi - I'm glad you enjoyed the photos. There are none of the services that are so common on the Frances - no one to transfer your pack, no bars waiting with tortilla ready at 10 each morning; wifi in bars (when you find one that is open) is not a given, no Pilgrim menus or early dinners, etc...
  16. towanda1961

    Camino Invierno Video

    Thank you for your kind feedback. I haven't done the Portuguese, but I cannot say enough positive things about the Invierno. I was fortunate to have excellent weather while I walked, I did not see another Pilgrim until the day I walked into Santiago, and the local people were so friendly and...
  17. towanda1961

    Camino Invierno Video

    Thank you! I am happy to share this video and the blessed experience that I had walking the Invierno.
  18. towanda1961

    Camino Invierno Video

    I took many photos while walking the Invierno this past summer. I have made a YouTube video that I hope will be useful for anyone considering this amazing route. I tried to capture the solitude as well as examples of the terrain, the varied paths of tarmac, gravel, weeds and cobblestone. I...
  19. towanda1961

    Names of towns with loose dogs

    I just checked my notes and it was outside of Quiroga where I encountered the especially frightening mastiff. I'm sorry I didn't specify which hamlet though.
  20. towanda1961

    Names of towns with loose dogs

    My first dog encounter was in Villavieja; an innocent looking small dog spotted me as I came up the path into the village but just as I got next to him he went crazy and then his buddies up the hill came out barking and snarling and then I heard dogs all over the village barking. It was...

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