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I remember from an earlier post/video that Ivar never walked a Camino anyhow,@clementinegrace see this video and thread started by Ivar, who lives in Santiago and runs this forum. He would not walk at present.
I remember from an earlier post/video that Ivar never walked a Camino anyhow,
It was a joke of course, "provoced?" by the last sentence of the post. I agree with the contents of the video and have skipped my intended camino in september.Correct, but irrelevant to the contents of the video and his advice.
Hello everyone,
I was wondering if people would still recommend embarking on the camino (from SJPdP) in these times? I read somewhere that the social spaces in albergues were all closed and so I am wondering whether it is difficult to meet people? This is quite an important aspect for me. Are there other tips I need to be aware of? I am hoping to start next week.
Many thanks in advance for your advice
Correct, but irrelevant to the contents of the video and his advice.
Neither would I@clementinegrace see this video and thread started by Ivar, who lives in Santiago and runs this forum. He would not walk at present.
I'm also hoping to start next week. Have been searching for hours for a thread with information rather than personal opinions on whether to go or not.Hello everyone,
I was wondering if people would still recommend embarking on the camino (from SJPdP) in these times? I read somewhere that the social spaces in albergues were all closed and so I am wondering whether it is difficult to meet people? This is quite an important aspect for me. Are there other tips I need to be aware of? I am hoping to start next week.
Many thanks in advance for your advice
The question in the original post was if readers of this forum would recommend "embarking on a Camino in these circumstances" To me that question concerns a personal opinion. I get the feeling that you are looking for opinions that confirms you in your decision to start a Camino.I'm also hoping to start next week. Have been searching for hours for a thread with information rather than personal opinions on whether to go or not.
Let me know if you find anything!
Hi LauraI'm also hoping to start next week. Have been searching for hours for a thread with information rather than personal opinions on whether to go or not.
Let me know if you find anything!
Hi Laura,I'm also hoping to start next week. Have been searching for hours for a thread with information rather than personal opinions on whether to go or not.
Let me know if you find anything!
Eh I'm afraid not! I'm still on the fence, and the opinions I've seen of these threads have gone both ways! I was already stuck in Spain for 3 months during the lockdown without being able to fly home, not looking to do that again. I am looking for information from people actually on the camino or who have done it recently enough and know what the story is at the moment. & by information I mean what is required when I cross borders, how the hostels are, etc.The question in the original post was if readers of this forum would recommend "embarking on a Camino in these circumstances" To me that question concerns a personal opinion. I get the feeling that you are looking for opinions that confirms you in your decision to start a Camino.
Thank you! I'm mostly looking for solitude so that would be okay. Do you know if there's anything required when crossing into Spain from France? Like a test or a form?it seems to me, many more people are walking as couples, family groups or with friends than as individuals.
Hope this helps with your decision-making. Best of luck and Buen Camino
Thank you! That would have been a good place to start lookingHi Laura
On this forum under 'Live from the Camino'
'Gareth from Dublin on Camino Part 2' you will find this excellent account with photographs of the Camino Frances by Gareth.He will be in Santiago in the next few days .Ivar who set up this Forum has invited Gareth to meet up with him in Santiago and I assume he will post a video of that meeting on this forum.
Wishing you all the best in your decision making .May the road rise up to meet you.
Buen Camino.
Hi LauraThank you! I'm mostly looking for solitude so that would be okay. Do you know if there's anything required when crossing into Spain from France? Like a test or a form?
There wasn’t in July... My ‘camino-mate’ walked from St Jean pde Port then and found there were more pilgrims than he had expected - still very few, though, but some! He only stayed in private rooms or hotels. Fewer places open so you can’t always choose where you end up. It can mean shorter stages or sometimes much longer ones. You have to be flexible!Thank you! I'm mostly looking for solitude so that would be okay. Do you know if there's anything required when crossing into Spain from France? Like a test or a form?
I don’t Laura, but I’ll ask the next French person I see (I see one almost daily). And you could also try contacting the Pilgrim Office in SJPP to ask.Thank you! I'm mostly looking for solitude so that would be okay. Do you know if there's anything required when crossing into Spain from France? Like a test or a form?
I don’t Laura, but I’ll ask the next French person I see (I see one almost daily). And you could also try contacting the Pilgrim Office in SJPP to ask.
I do know you need to notify the Xunta of Galicia when you enter the region (as I did when I left Ponferrada and returned to Portomarín). But it’s very easy to do online and is only so they can contact you easily, should they need to trace you in relation to any Covid outbreak that may affect or involve you.
If you do decide to come we may well meet on the Way. I’m continuing my ‘Camino de Vuelta’ heading the other way (Santiago to SJPP) poco a poco.
Buen Camino with your decision-making.
I spent the night at your albergue on my way to Santiago LeeIf you're in the area this month or next let me know. I always like meeting fellow Forum members and hospitaler@s. I'm at Albergue Villares de Orbigo (in reverse, town after Santibañez de Valdeiglesias) or about 13 km after Astorga.
I spent the night at your albergue on my way to Santiago Leebut I’ll happily drop in to see you again on my way through, going back.
All the best
Michele
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No worriesHey Michele,
Sorry, I didn't recognize you!
Are you already on your way back?
Cheers
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