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Hi,I alway's use a guide book . You can see where the alberques are and the distance between the villages and towns along the way.Hi
I have last years edition of Brierley's guide book. So far this year I have yet to even open it. Most of my research has been on this forum, and the many other sites and Facebook pages. I've downloaded many of the Camino apps to my phone and tablet, so I'm wondering if I really need the book? From what I've been reading here and on other sites, it looks like I really don't need to cary maps. Plus I'll have google maps if I do get lost.
To save on weight I'm planning to leave the guide books at home. Will I regret it? Sometimes it is nice to have paper books and maps to mark up and read.
Thanks
To save on weight I'm planning to leave the guide books at home. Will I regret it? Sometimes it is nice to have paper books and maps to mark up and read.
Thanks
No. But I take the Kindle version of "The Pilgrimage Road to Santiago; the complete cultural handbook" by Gitlitz and Davidson.
A far better alternative to John Brierley's guide is his maps: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1844096831/?tag=casaivar-21
It is much lighter and has none of his spiritual musings (which I found to be a total waste of space). Sure, you don't get the lowdown on some ancient churches and historical personages but unless you are *really* into the whole history thing you will not miss it.
I like the idea of just maps also... I hope they sell these at SJPP, my flight is 2 sleeps away.... woooooop woooopSounds worth getting. Is it much lighter? Doesn't say how many pages on Amazon.
And I presume they are the same maps as in the Guide? No additional details or anything?
Hi
I have last years edition of Brierley's guide book. So far this year I have yet to even open it. Most of my research has been on this forum, and the many other sites and Facebook pages. I've downloaded many of the Camino apps to my phone and tablet, so I'm wondering if I really need the book? From what I've been reading here and on other sites, it looks like I really don't need to cary maps. Plus I'll have google maps if I do get lost.
To save on weight I'm planning to leave the guide books at home. Will I regret it? Sometimes it is nice to have paper books and maps to mark up and read.
Thanks
Hi
I have last years edition of Brierley's guide book. So far this year I have yet to even open it. Most of my research has been on this forum, and the many other sites and Facebook pages. I've downloaded many of the Camino apps to my phone and tablet, so I'm wondering if I really need the book? From what I've been reading here and on other sites, it looks like I really don't need to cary maps. Plus I'll have google maps if I do get lost.
To save on weight I'm planning to leave the guide books at home. Will I regret it? Sometimes it is nice to have paper books and maps to mark up and read.
Thanks
This looks awesome. I hope to find one in SJPP. (I arrive later today, teehee)I arrived in Astorga a few weeks ago after walking from Seville, I had planned to stop in Astorga but changed my mind. I had no notes or anything with me , the hospitaliro recommend this book. It is really chap at about 6 euro and light. It gives a map for each and an elevation map outlining basic services, also list Alberues. see the 2 photosView attachment 24930 View attachment 24931
Have a wonderful trip.This looks awesome. I hope to find one in SJPP. (I arrive later today, teehee)
Was it in English? Will hunt tomorrowThis looks awesome. I hope to find one in SJPP. (I arrive later today, teehee)
I walked last fall. I didn't take a book. I didn't want to feel pressured to walk a certain distance. There were enough people around that if I wanted information, it was available. The downside is that I think I missed some historical landmarks. Upside, I had no preconceived expectations and had a ball.Hi
I have last years edition of Brierley's guide book. So far this year I have yet to even open it. Most of my research has been on this forum, and the many other sites and Facebook pages. I've downloaded many of the Camino apps to my phone and tablet, so I'm wondering if I really need the book? From what I've been reading here and on other sites, it looks like I really don't need to cary maps. Plus I'll have google maps if I do get lost.
To save on weight I'm planning to leave the guide books at home. Will I regret it? Sometimes it is nice to have paper books and maps to mark up and read.
Thanks
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