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Devilish downhill indeed! Just walked that section on 04 May 2024 (arrived Santiago on 05 May) and it was killer on my knees. Ended up changing my plans for the next week because of my last two days of the Sanabrés, with asphalt, mud, rain...
We did it a few hours ago! My knees luckily are ok, but today the surface was very slippery, although it is all on asphalt! Take care with the rain! And for those who will pass here I would like to suggest to climb up to O Pico Sacro some kms...
If you are on FB, I posted there:
The plan is to do a write up on pilgrimagetraveler.com too. Before that happens, I also just rewalked the Lisbon to Porto route and need a month or so to update that first, before starting a new project!
I completed the Sanabres Camino a week ago after having started in Rionegro del Puente.
I am a forum member who enjoys the downhills as my knees have always been strong. The uphills wear me out rather quickly, so I am not as "fond" of them.
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I hope your knee comes right Chris! And soon.
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OMG, Lee you're astonishing. In both cases
I do remember that stretch really well; it was long, and on a hard surface. I was so glad when it was done.
I paused at a chapel part way down to...
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