Hola Nino
For the Camino Ingles download the guide from here:
http://www.csj.org.uk/guides-online.htm
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I have an update to the guide almost ready, although to be honest, there aren't all that many major changes. If you e mail me (address on my blog) I'll send it to you just before you go.
One major development is a new 20 place albergue in Pontedueme which will really help pilgrims who wish to sleep in albergues on this route:
http://www.laopinioncoruna.es/metro/201 ... 32897.html
I have e mailed the tourist office in Pontedeume to get exact details.
Here are answers to some of your questions:
1 Weather and gear - Have alook here just before you go for the forecast for the week you will be walking:
http://www.meteogalicia.es/web/index.action
You may very well have brilliant sunshine! However you will have rain gear with you and clothes which you can wear in layers if it gets very cold.
2 Safety Issues - none that I am aware of on this route. Relax and enjoy it.
3 Map: This is not necessary - the route is very well waymarked now and the guide gives very explicit directions.
4 Staying in touch with the US - your phone must have a SIM card to work. You can either get in touch with your service provider and ask for international roaming or you can buy a SIM card for a Spanish provider in Santiago or Ferrol. However for this to work your phone has to be unlocked. However there are also telephone facilities at each stop along the way so you may simply want to but a phone card to telephone home.
5 The stages of the route - the guide has the distances - plan your route according to where you are going to sleep. You have to walk to the next bed! This route is very manageable. On the stage between Betanzos and Hospital de Bruma set off early, take some provisions and all will be well.
6 Cash or credit card - take some cash but nowadays most places take cards. There are ATM machines at all of the stopping points listed in the guide.
7 Reserve rooms in advance? Up to you really. I'd say at the time of year you are walking you can be confident getting rooms at each stage. The Guide lists the main accommodation - you could book the first night if you want and then get each place you stay to phone ahead for you to book the next night. Phone numbers are in the Guide.
Enjoy your Camino
John