Just a couple of kilometers past Redondela is a great albergue in Cesantes that serves a very good communal meal. O Refuxio de la Jerezana. Orange trees in the yard and we picked fresh oranges! When I say "we" ... I walked with my 17 y.o...
I can relate to the surgeries but good for you (and me) and others - for doing it. And walking in a way that works for us. This time around I am doing a slow Camino Portuguese. When I walked the Frances in the fall the downhills and over 20km...
This made me laugh when I read it! I am a mother (62) who has done a few different Caminos and my daughter (42) has agreed to walk from Porto with me this fall…but only if we stay in places where we can have private rooms. I tried to explain the...
Hi fellow pilgrims! I have walked 1450km over several years on the Camino Frances alone, without planning much.
This year is going to be very different! I have convinced my mom to come with me. I am so excited to show her what the camino is all...
We broke the VE into three nights back in earlyJuly. It was great! 100% recommend.
From Pontevedra, it was a really short walk to Combarro (~11 KM) We took advantage of that for a long lazy morning in Pontevedra before hitting the road.
From...
Got it! I think I finally understand where you are coming from!
Because the Variante is not a recognised route your Certificate of Distance might not show the km that you walked.
Makes sense.
But can I finally (and not importantly) point out...
olá Max
I answer on your # 1 You get a Compostela whether you walk from O Porriño or Vigo in straight line via Caldas de Reis ( this part f the central and coastal route is officially recognized ) or you walk the Variante which is not...
Hi:
In order to try to bring a little comfort, please refer to the attached photo of the map found inside the Pilgrim Credential. It clearly mentions from where to start if you includes the Variante Espiritual in your walk and want to request...
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