Best of luck! And yes, potatoes, potatoes, potatoes. Though I have met many a pilgrim who has managed his/her food sensitivities just fine. Buen Camino!
Yes, they most certainly do. Unfortunately, some of us have to take this--nothing else helps. Some say the constant walking will do it. Not for me. Walked the Frances in 2013 and I wish I had brought my powder!
In case anyone is following this all these years later, yes, you can find Macrogol in Spanish pharmacies. The brand names would be Casenlax or Sterilpeg (packets).
So, if I wait until I arrive at the Madrid airport to book my train to Oviedo, I shouldn't have a problem getting a ticket for that afternoon? And what is the Carta Dorada card? I am definitely over 60!
I am thinking of walking the Verde the second week of June. About the monastery in Sobrado: do you think I need to rush to get a bed? Were there many pilgrims? I would hate to get there and find only expensive lodging. Thank you in advance.
I just finished the Primitivo and looked back at my photos. If it were me, I would go back to Fonsagrada and finish the Primitivo. It is still a beautiful route from there and I think you would enjoy meeting up with all the other pilgrims from Melide on (judging from your comment about about...
Was finding food along the way difficult? I was wondering if I should bring small packets of peanut butter like I do when hiking, and just grab some bread in case I cannot find lunch.
When I walked the CF way back in 2013, I walked alone. I did, however, end up with the most wonderful camino family. The understood my need for walking alone and we met up at the end of the day when we could. We still keep in touch. Whatever camino you decide, enjoy!
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