Firstly, I have used John Brierley guides since my first Camino in circa 2010, and have always had the height of respect and appreciation for the guides and their contribution to making Camino’s possible for a wider community. As an aside, I am...
I did that on my first Francès. At first it was very hard to do, but later I could rip and tear with glee. It was only a Brierley guide, which made the desecration a bit easier. But still. Normally I can't even dogear a page in a book.
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I'll probably get the guidebook, since I was always a Brierley fan, and a la @Camino Chrissy, I'll take pictures of the useful pages and not tote it along. I do confess, however, to having been a desecrator of guidebooks in my young and foolish...
No, but the reviews are good and some mention being ‘walkable’. Lots of options in the town of Barajas by the airport. Many folks on here mention a property called Viky. I have. not stayed here but have been to Barajas town many times and many...
I just arrived in Santiago today, and will be here until late afternoon Monday. If you'd like to get together for coffee, drinks, or a meal let me know!
That’s a good heads up for people walking in the near future. Rodeiro isn’t exactly bursting with alternative options!
I took a look at Gronze’s listings. @setmeravelles left a good review for the hostal that’s about 750 m off-route (with info...
Day 9: Chantada to Rodeiro — 25km
Before getting into today’s stage, I should acknowledge that Chantada is quite a nice town, maybe my favourite on the Invierno so far for its small but handsome historic centre, as well as the riverside entry...
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