There is no “let” on the Camino Francés. The Pilgrim Offices extrapolation of the 100km rule applies explicitly and exclusively to the Camino Inglés from A Coruña.
Hello Emma and welcome to the Forum!
As you've already seen, everyone here is friendly and full of advice and lots of useful information. Pick what resonates best to you and try not to worry too much about it, everything will work out well and...
I just this week walked the route. Take the right side when the first choice occurs. There is a marker with two small arrows stuck on a tree. As the get near the bottom, the path will cross to the left side. A bit further along, the path splits...
The hospitaleros who were there in those years were long-term live-ins. Some of them were very crafty, and made little souvenirs like what you describe, or put some special touch on their service.. I recall the slice of yellow cheese on each...
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