I've never done this kind of hiking before, (and haven't travelled abroad much, i'm canadian) ... i'm leaving for madrid next tuesday and planning to take train to Leon. From Leon, i'm planning to walk to Santiago. Since i don't speak spanish (i'm english speaker), i'm a bit concerned about how i could get to my destination. I arrive at madrid airport around 8am, and probably take a taxi to get to train station. Is it necessary to book a train ticket in advance?
Also, is there some sort of official starting point (or passing point) for pilgrimage in Leon? I'm not exactly sure where i should start to take a pilgrimage.
Another thing is the recent swine flu outbreak ... anyone think this is going to be any problem?
Also, is there some sort of official starting point (or passing point) for pilgrimage in Leon? I'm not exactly sure where i should start to take a pilgrimage.
Another thing is the recent swine flu outbreak ... anyone think this is going to be any problem?