LIVE from the Camino Conditions as of 8 June '24

[Telelama]

We found white arrows spray painted in nearly the same places as the green arrows indicating exactly the same route. This makes the turns much easier to see. The white arrows were consistent throughout the route from Lugo to Friol.

They seemed to disappear in the middle of the route between Friol and Sobrado dox Monxes. However, the green arrows appear to be fresh, so they're also easy to see. It appeared that in some places a green arrow was spray painted over the white arrows.

The white arrows do move away from the Verde right as you enter the gate to the Galacian horse sanctuary(?). Again, the green arrows indicating the Verde appear to be fresh and easy to follow.

Great conditions from Lugo to Friol. Some mud, but easily navigated. We ran into some very, very muddy conditions near Candaide on the route to Sobrado. Long stretches with high, close walls on each side so there's little chance to escape the mud. It wasn't the kind of mud to suck your shoes off, but it gets into every cranny of your shoes, socks and feet.

We didn't see any other people on the route to Lugo, but know of four others in our wonderful group that walked the Verde too. We saw them in Friol. Only saw one person on the Verde to Sobrado, until we reached the Norte.

Overall, great time, would recommend to a friend!

 

[roving_rufus]

Thanks for update- I am heading on it tomorrow from Sobrado to Friol to Lugo (I am going back!)

 

[Canche]

Thanks for update- I am heading on it tomorrow from Sobrado to Friol to Lugo (I am going back!)

Buen Camino

 

[Telelama]

I am heading on it tomorrow from Sobrado to Friol to Lugo

How did it go?

 

[roving_rufus]

How did it go?

It went on well! Apart from that one section were a trickle of a stream has taken over the path and you end up having to walk through it getting wet and a bit muddy like you mentioned. And near the same area a lane well churned up by cows but passable avoiding mud.
One or two places going backwards which were tricky to figure out the correct direction- though for the most part there were plenty of green arrows for heading to SdeC (just not for me going to Lugo.)
There were 2 pilgrims staying in Friol but didn't meet them as they arrived late afternoon- I just saw them as I headed to the shop. Met 2 young pilgrims near Lugo but they were so wrapped up in a conversation they didn't even acknowledge that I had stepped off the path to let them pass on a narrow section. I did meet a local man from Lugo who was very passionate about the camino and knew all about the camino verde - but he was worried I was walking alone backwards heading to Rome.
Quite enjoyed the whole thing apart from the road walking on the Camino Norte section- but as I was heading backwards I got that over first and then enjoyed the more rural nature of the Verde.

 

[Telelama]

It went on well! Apart from that one section were a trickle of a stream has taken over the path and you end up having to walk through it getting wet and a bit muddy like you mentioned. And near the same area a lane well churned up by cows but passable avoiding mud.
One or two places going backwards which were tricky to figure out the correct direction- though for the most part there were plenty of green arrows for heading to SdeC (just not for me going to Lugo.)
There were 2 pilgrims staying in Friol but didn't meet them as they arrived late afternoon- I just saw them as I headed to the shop. Met 2 young pilgrims near Lugo but they were so wrapped up in a conversation they didn't even acknowledge that I had stepped off the path to let them pass on a narrow section. I did meet a local man from Lugo who was very passionate about the camino and knew all about the camino verde - but he was worried I was walking alone backwards heading to Rome.
Quite enjoyed the whole thing apart from the road walking on the Camino Norte section- but as I was heading backwards I got that over first and then enjoyed the more rural nature of the Verde.

Sounds great! Thanks for the follow-up