Hi Michelle, you'll be fine and you'll have the time of your life. The Camino Community is wonderful and Spain very user-friendly even if you speak no Spanish, although as others have said, a couple of basic phrases would be handy. Embrace the...
Congratulations and well done! You'll feel it all the more when you walk into the square and see the Cathedral. Enjoy planning and then walking your next one.......they're a wonderful addiction!
I did CF SJPdP to Finesterre in late May 2018 with just a silk liner. All but a couple of albergues had blankets, and where there were none I just slept in everything I had with me....including a cold night spent in a Foncebadon refugio's garden...
Agree with Turga. I started my CF from SJPdP in Merrell boots but only did the first 8kms to Orisson in them before switching to my Merrell trail runners and never looked back. Just hiked Turkiye's Lycian Way in Merrell runners and they aced day...
Great choice. I haven't walked Primitivo but a former town-mate, who has walked several of Spain's Caminos, including CF 15 times(!) says Primitivo is her all-time favourite. So enjoy your planning, training and anticipation of the magic to come...
Hi Daniela, welcome and hello from another Forum newbie! I'm walking the CF from SJPDP to Muxia next May/June. Whichever route you choose, you'll have an amazing adventure, and who knows, we may even cross paths somewhere along 'the way'.
Buen...
In deciding to go, and getting to Madrid, you've already achieved so much. You're on your way! I'm so excited for you. Camino Frances is such a wonderful experience. Embrace it all. Looking forward to your posts. Buen Camino!
Hello! If you can get a bed at Orisson, o'night there. You won't regret it, not only for the way it breaks up the climb, but for the wonderful way to start your Camino. It's the essence of the Camino in every way. Buon Camino
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