I am so very excited and cannot wait. I am already training despite my start date of 5/5/25. Worries about sleeping accommodations, chose not to pay for travel company. This is a very personal/spiritual pilgrimage for me. Praying for direction...
Now that is INSPIRING!!!!! Thank you. I'm 61 and I do want to listen to my body, but I also want to challenge my body. Reading your story inspired me!!! Buen Camino
I totally agree with you, but I would urge everyone to be open minded about what their own limitations and strengths are. I had been walking caminos for more than a decade when I met two Frenchmen on day four on the Levante. They were the only...
Yes, but it's 90 km and a 4 day walk would be more enjoyable. I much prefer the train from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid over the airplane.
And easier on my conscience after flying from Alaska to Madrid. Buen Camino
I understand your personal preference, though I find airports much less interesting than the cities they serve.
Old railway stations float my boat!
However, I might challenge the comparison on safety between train and plane journeys.
It is true...
How in advance should I book train? From Madrid to Sarria and Santiago to Madrid? Thank you so much, my auto correct keeps putting finesteria vera Fisterra . I'm traveling alone and I am getting a bit nervous....not at all like me. Thank you so...
We booked a morning train to Madrid from Santiago well in advance of our trip. Turns out there wasn’t a bus early enough from Fisterra to get us back to S. Expensive taxi got us there. Just check connections before booking.
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