I don´t think either detail is important. It is up to each individual to make their own choice and judgement, and in any case, rule#3 precludes this discussion. Any post that does discuss this point will be deleted.
The article mentions 5 women in 5 years when around half a million pilgrims walk the caminos each year. I expect the statistics would be worse for any european city so why highlight the camino?
Twice this afternoon an alarm sounded in all cellular telephones here in Valencia, inviting us to keep at home.
After severe raining during a few days we had this afternoon a maximum with flooding and tornados.
Our way of Levante is impassable...
I guess you are referring to content in your other thread that got closed. A good thing imo.
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/harassment-in-cocas-pilgrims-hostal.89348/
But to answer your question : deal with it. Like lots of...
You’re absolutely right.
I have noticed anyone can access and read this forum and it’s indeed concerning to see people shring the days they are going to walk, if they are alone or not…
Well, I would avoid that in every possible way, here or in...
Hi everyone,
I hope this is the right place to post this, and I apologize if this topic has already been addressed. However, I’ve become increasingly concerned about the safety of some members on this forum.
Many of you belong to older...
I took no days off. I repeat what the poster above wrote: how long is a piece of string? From Roncesvalles to Santiago, 29 days, averaging 25km per day. You are you. Make your plans and be ready to change them. 👣
I think that to walk the Camino Frances in precisely 33 days requires more effort than I am prepared to put into the venture. Those determined to follow St John’s stages and timetable will walk some over-long and some oddly short stages. Far...
I am of average fitness at best and walked it when 55 years old. Took 26 days walking, and I took 1 day off to stay to Leon as I had never been there before. I walk very slowly but like to walk into the late afternoon when the crowd seem to...
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