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Day 1:
León to La Robla, 28.7km, 477m elevation gain
I got a late start from León (well… 9am) and headed to the Parador San Marcus. I followed the trail along the river for as far as I could before joining the camino along the road. I was...
In general, I found the San Salvador pretty similar in the ways you ask about (terrain, heat, navigation) to the Primitivo. Just a lot more concentrated since it is less than half as long. A day to get into the mountains. Several days of gorgeous...
I found some of the descents on the Salvador ridiculously steep (anything after the highest point at the Salvador cross and San Miguel del Rio) - but I haven’t walked the Primitivo yet so can’t tell you if they are steeper or not. I wore mountain...
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And for those who are inclined to contribute to Donativo efforts, here is a way to contribute to Ender’s efforts. He writes guides, he builds physical infrastructure, he works with mayors, and just spend...
We (my husband and me) are finishing the San Salvador tomorrow. We met one pilgrim on the first evening in Cabanillas that shared almost all the stages with us so far. We picked up another pilgrim on the third night in Poladura de la Tercia. So...
In case anyone would like to see it. I thought it was a great photo of him and it was such a great night. I had stayed there back in 2006 and a young man showed up at dinner time in raggedy clothes and barefoot and was not speaking at all...
Morning. There have been so many reports of bad behaviour from Sarria to the cathedral - pilgrims pushing in, stealing bunk places, being rude, etc ... that the diocese are introducing mobile confession booths in an attempt to bring some...
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