1. On my first Camino I didn't and couldn't train before I went. BIG mistake--plantar fasciitis that eventually ended my walk. The better I train, the more I enjoy the trip.
2. Walking in the heat. First CF, started Aug 27. Heat to almost 40C...
I took the detour to both and so glad I did. But it used to close for a few hours mid day--not sure when it is open now. It is just a very small but unique church. When I was there, a building that people could stay in previously, was closed. I...
So eat early if you are in Spain. I was in a restaurant, In Assisi, years ago when Italy was playing. Service came to a near total halt!!! Luckily we had already been served our food!! But refills on drinks was impossible and getting the bill to...
PSG= Partido Socialista Galego is the political party of the mayor who is famous in Spain for the Christmas lights. So the lights had nothing to do with the flechas. It was just a joke.
More: The mayor Abel Caballero had to compete with Manuel...
We walked the Camino Francis 2018 in trail runners. But 6 years later I think they do not have enough cushioning. The majority of the surfaces are paved or packed dirt so any comfortable lightweight padded sneaker/shoe should work. Suggest you...
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