August is possibly the busiest month on the northern coast for both pilgrims and tourists, so you are likely to find fewer in June and July.
I started on the Norte last year in late May last year, and usually booked a day or two ahead with no...
Some days are going to be wet, very wet.
Trail runners will usually dry out overnight.
I personally can't see sandals as an option, even just a small loose stone getting in between the sandal and the sock is going to drive me crazy (yes, can...
I think it varies from place to place. The relatively new albergue in Canfranc Pueblo has a sign about the monies used to rennovate and that cost was more than 900,000 euros. There are of course ongoing costs and this albergue is not as heavily...
As usual, you need to travel with a level of low expectancy, in order to muster the tolerance for whatever you will encounter, this includes accepting the "boring parts" of the Mezeta, to the seemingly squalid accomodation you might find, when...
I remember this correctional facility. There was a hell of a loud racket as I was passing.
Thought it was either a prison rebellion or a fire drill, horns and shouting was incessant.
Hoped nobody was coming my way and as there was no movement in...
I use the existing backpack straps to secure my bag to the chair, table, luggage, rack, etc where I am located. It simply stops someone from accidentally or purposefully walking off with it. Sure they could undo or cut the straps, but in the...
I've never felt the need during my 8 Caminos.
All of my valuables are in a cross body bag that only comes off when I'm showering or sleeping, and I bring it into the shower area and it is in my sleep sack with me at night.
The Camino Planner
As the click-clack of walking sticks fades here in Santiago, the tap-tap of my keyboard picks up with exciting changes planned for 2025.
Earlier this summer, we published the complete content of the Wise Pilgrim guides here...
@emmarosegardner, do you have your first few nights booked? Some albergues those first nights have a communal dinner where everyone introduces themselves. You'll probably see a lot of these same people a lot on your Camino so it is a good way to...
Emma
You sound like someone I would love to meet on the camino!
In my experience most people will respond positively to a smile, a "hola" , or a helping hand with something. On the camino people enjoy meeting strangers. Simply introducing...
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