Spain has lots of gluten free options in mercadona and other big supermarkets. So I usually bought what i needed and carried with me. Tortilla (egg omelette) so something most places have and has carbs and is gluten free
Spain was good for gluten free, but Portugal isn’t that good. You need to take care of your diet yourself. I used to bring my own food or Cook my own food.
First of all religion is by no means a taboo topic on the Camino. The Camino is first and foremost a Catholic pilgrimage but no exclusive to just Catholics or Christians.
I found reading the Bible in Spainish a great way to learn.
There is always plenty of accommodation around, I walked in the summer and we heard rumours that towns were booked out, yes the public albergue were full, but there was plenty of accommodation in a 3km radius of the town.
My 8yo is walking from Leon to Santiago starting on the 22nd. His sherpa dad me is also going.
We are raising money for hospices in Ireland, so if you see him on the trail maybe share a photo.
We are planning to walk this in 16 days from Valverde de la virgen past Leon to Santiago, exactly...
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