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I live in Spain. I wear a hat just to walk the dog. A hat would be one of the first things I would pack. August will be hot and the sun intense. -
Juspassinthru replied to the thread 2024 status of the Tolosana around Fort du Portolet.I walked there in early April and the trail was not repaired but it was later reported as opened but, all of the trails along the river could be in rough shape due to erosion. With that said, there are alternatives even if it means a little road...
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This thread may have some answers for you: https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/camino-aragones-notes-and-observations-april-24.86565/ -
There is no Albergue de Peregrinos de San Sebastián - only private hostels, and it doesn't appear that any of them have credentials available. The tourist office may have them. According to the Donostia/San Sebastián tourism site: Credentials...
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Juspassinthru replied to the thread Do I really need a hat?.If you plan to use poles (highly recommended), leave the umbrella and bring a wide brimmed hat that provides ventilation. I have a Panama which I swear by. BTW, the poles will also shoosh Camino dogs who become "attentive" as @Tincatinker...
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I recently hosted a Spanish potluck and movie watching, 'The Way', with my fellow peregrinas. We did patatas bravas, albondigas, a Spanish charcuterie board with tinned fish and Spanish cheeses, and the Tarta de Santiago (probably one of the...
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I met a guy this year that told me his strategy for steep hills was to count each step with his right foot up to 25 before looking up to see how far he'd gotten. I tried it, and the focus on counting steps helped on steep hills. Most of my life...
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Juspassinthru replied to the thread Health Impact of Camino walk....On my recently completed Camino, I tried and incorporated walking meditation into my hill climbing. If the scenery was nice I’d focus on something visual, if it was just a climb, I’d focus on the path down the tip of my nose. My mantra was one...
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Juspassinthru replied to the thread Recommended starting place between Villafranca del Bierzo and Sarria.You may consider Triacastela and go to Samos and then to Sarria. As far as I’m concerned, the walk into and out of Samos is some of the nicest walking on the Francés. The walk to Samos is short, makes for an easy Day 1 and you could tour the...
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Udon has good vegetarian options, and is open on Mondays (according to their website). I can recommend the vegan ramen. For those who may not have reached Santiago yet, you can find Udon in Burgos and Leon as well. 🌱
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