Just remember that most of those long tunnels the train goes through are through mountains you will have to climb on the way back. :p
Buen camino Purky&Son, looking forward to following along.
Day 1 - Holland to Oviedo
And we're off! Train, plane and bus got us in Oviedo where we'll spend the night because we arrived late-ish. Tomorrow we'll take the early train to Leon and start the Salvador proper.
As far as first traveldays go...
Day 0: San Vicente de la Barquera
This morning I left Aguilar de Campoo (on another Camino) to travel to San Vicente de la Barquera. I will walk the Camino Vadiniense from here to Mansilla de las Mulas. About 8-10 days I think.
(Note from the...
@PaulZA , welcome.
Correct, the Napoleon route will still be closed.
I agree with @HeidiL :
You won't need both shorts and convertible pants. Because of your time frame I would just take the two pairs of convertible pants. (Normaly I have...
Too warm. Walking in Northern Spain in March, I tend to start my days wearing a t-shirt, a thin fleece jacket and a rain jacket, with gloves, scarf and wooly hat. I have never needed an extra layer under my zip-off trousers, while my husband...
I too am confused by "industrial approach". Burgos has an industrial approach, as does Léon, but ScC? Not in my opinion. For your first Camino, I would totally recommend sticking to the CF. There are many historical and visual gems in the last...
I thought I'd include some of my more "industrial" pictures from high traffic season, July 2021 and Sep 23.
I didn't include the multiple "Hobbiton" style paths of the first two days.
Zoe, if you haven't walked the last 114 km from Sarria to...
Re: buying souvenirs along the way and sending them to Ivar - I am sure that it's possible however I'm also sure that every package is treated as separate entity fir storage purposes and will insure a separate charge.
I don't think any souvenirs...
Why not go to your bank at home and buy/order €300 to take. That is one hassle eliminated.
Whenever I check my backpack, I do it naked - it, not me. I just tighten up the straps and send it along. No duffel bag.
Never take "bulky" clothes, but...
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