This is pretty much what I did for my CF in May 2022 (light quilt + liner). Turned out I only needed the quilt for the first few days after SJPP — after that the temperatures got pretty warm at night. I ended up giving my quilt away to a fellow...
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I’ve already made reservations from SJPDP through Zubiri. I chose to do an overnight stop at Orisson as I know that it is very steep. The next day on to Roncesvalles, which is longer but less than if I tried to reach it in one day from...
Last September, when I walked from Conques to Pamplona, I noticed that there were two main demographics: young French people just out of college or between jobs, and retired people (60+). Many of the camino family I fell in with had walked...
When I first walked the Camino Frances peak pilgrim season was July and August and the majority of pilgrims were in their 20's. Mainly students walking in vacation times. Now the peak periods for the Caminos have shifted along with the average...
I'd say middle aged like yourself would fit in with the demographic. More French than other nationalities too
Most of the Caminos and indeed other walks tend to be populated with a wide variety of ages.
I just finished the beginning of the Frances and the entire Portuguese with my teenage neurodivergent son. We took it day by day. When we needed a break, we took one and overall we had a really great time.
Taking it slow (or at least being...
It's probably far too late to switch plans (even if you love my idea and want to), but... the French chemin paths I have walked are less crowded, much quieter (most of the time), in green and calm countryside routes, and the auberges I've stayed...
Quick review of the Loop Quiet earplugs:
I find them comfortable enough to wear during the day while working / walking around but not at night. I'm a side sleeper and it's uncomfortable having the stiff silicon earplugs press into your ear the...
Thank you. I was going to get an Airalo eSim due to the reviews. I have also watched the YouTube videos for buying etc... I did not think about having to contact albergues/police (if needed). I've walked other Caminos where I just stop at an...
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