Sometimes people like me donate their poles to an Albergue when they finish using them. Why not stop in an Albergue or two to see if they have any used poles?
I just saw one in a store close to the Cathedral in Santiago but I’m no longer there so can’t give you the name. I think you will be able to find one! Buen Camino!
I am on the CF as we speak and I brought the Brierly but manly use Wise Pilgrim which has been great. That said, I have made most of my reservations in advance with lots of research, which works best for me. As I pass through the stages of my...
I think you will get your sea legs pretty quickly and will find people to talk to along the Way. I was in Hospital de Orbigo last night and stayed at Albergue San Miguel, which is wonderful. I had a nice dinner
( hamburger) at Restaurant Jabel...
Because of the amazing start in the Cathedral in Le Puy ( at the early morning pilgrim’s mass…stay to the end) I would suggest starting in Le Puy. Le Chemin de St Jacques is a wonderful Way. I walked it in 2022 and 2023 and am now finishing the...
I am solo on the CF right now but intermittently have walked with many couples. They are often in the same Albergue that I am in and I’m sleeping in the dorm and they in a private room. You will have many options! Buen Camino.
My experience is right now. I am walking from Pamplona to Santiago ( having done Le Puy to Pamplona the past 2 years. I have found it to be friendly and hospitable and yes, amazing! It’s also quite quiet right now as the Albergues I have been...
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