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Xunqueira de Ambía - Allariz (9)
I had a bit of a sore throat when I woke up, but for the rest I felt fine. When I started walking in shorts, T-shirt and rain poncho by 10-12 degrees, I realised I was feeling really warm. But I still felt fine...
Vilar de Barrio - Xunqueira de Ambía (15)
A short stage. But with this cold and rainy weather that wasn't such a bad idea. It's the combination: rain, temperatures of 10-13 degrees and hardly any options to take a break. I had one in a bus stop...
Laza - Vilar de Barrio (22)
I have been questioning the distances on Gronze before, but about this stage I am pretty sure: 19,2 according to Gronze, 22,3 according to my tracking on Wikiloc and Relive, and according to a signpost in Laza. From...
O no, don't get me wrong, it is a great bunch! Some are incredibly fit and to be honest I find them a bit more social and considerate than the (real) young ones. Generally speaking of course.
And don't forget that in our own heads many of us seniors think we are much younger than we are😉, and often can be good company to those younger than ourselves.🙂
Day 1: Verín - Laza (21)
A chilly and rainy start. Drizzle and showers all day and I don't think it got any warmer than 15 degrees celsius. But... my new rain poncho passed the test!
After a nice start around the castle (which I explored...
It's most important to pre-book your accommodations. This isn't like the Camino where you can walk and book a day before or just show up. For information on accommodations (all budgets) go to https://www.kumano-travel.com/en
I highly recommend...
If you are inclined to wear trail runners, which is a very popular choice, and if you already have a brand of running shoe/workout shoe/walking shoe, etc that you like, I think the best thing to do is to find that brand’s version of the trail...
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