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As a sometimes snorer, and one who has had his toe pulled on occasion, and who has investigated alleviation practices without permanent success, I would state as follows.
If you are going to stay in a hostel realize as a fact that snorers come...
The Cathedral office is around the left side and opens at 9am. They will be happy to stamp your credencial. Get food and water before you leave town. Have some euro coins for the cold drink vending machine outside the bar just beyond the...
Often the start of a Camino route in any city is the Cathedral or a church, where presumably pilgrims would visit. I don't know what the "outer edge" would signify.
The longer you walk the easier it gets. I find the first week is for settling in and by the end of the second week is normally when I get the first day when everything feels fine and then it normally stays that way. I think the longest I did was...
I've walked longer Caminos (e.g. 51 days) and shorter ones. I think there is a noticeable difference between a month long Camino and a one or two week Camino. But I also have to admit that people have had life changing experiences on Caminos that...
I started September 25th last year, and had the most amazingly wonderful Camino, I'd suggest starting at the tail end. The only real crowds were for 2 days after Sarria, but totally avoidable if you wanted (get there not at a weekend like I...
"Any thoughts for walking alone"? - - - Have fun doing it. While it is fantastic to have a loving spouse, it is not absolutely necessary to have them connected to one's hip at all hours of the day.
You will meet many people along the way, make...
On our first Camino we walked from Hendaye, France on the del Norte to Santiago over about 45 days. I have returned to different Caminos about a dozen times, for two to three weeks walking plus a full week traveling to/from the US and train or...
On our first Camino we walked 47 days and that was really too long for me. I was really ready to he done. Since then we walk shorter distances and partial Caminos which seems a better choice for us and leaves us looking forward to the next time.
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