I had a 44L and I had space at the top to stuff my coat and layers quickly while walking, food reserves and various things. I was very happy to have extra space.
Well friends, I can happy and proudly said that I'll start my sixth time volunteering in St. John the Babtist albergue in Gañon from next October the16th, to October the 31th.
If you decided to stay and rest a day there, you'll be welcome.
If...
You'll be fine, especially if you stop at Orisson. You do know that you need to book Orisson many weeks in advance, right? If you have your reservation, do it. Be careful not to walk the Valcarlos route if you are sleeping at Orisson, as someone...
Hello and welcome
Which route are you taking about?
Then (as far as the once in a lifetime experience) it may depend on your interests.
On Frances I recommend all the "major" Cathedrals and Castro de Castromaior.
Good luck and Buen Camino
I wouldn't recommend it. The views are so beautiful, you'll want to lift your eyes up and drink the sight up many times. I had a similar pace on flat, but this stretch will throw all your calculations about pace out the window. I would have...
hello jonnyrosa
I am a hospitalero in Roncesvalles and have considerable experience with pilgrims who start late in the afternoon.
my advice is don't do it!
you arrive in the dark and when it is raining it is extra dangerous.
my advice would be...
Sure! Why not? I took days off in bigger cities a couple times and got stamps everywhere I could. I just loved the souvenirs they created. By the end of my walk I had 2 passports full of stamps, plus the Finisterre-Muxia passport! Have fun with...
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