Having entered SDC on the CF in 2017, I found it rewarding and inspiring. However, this time I’m choosing to walk the Invierno last two weeks of September. I’m intrigued by the prospects and challenge.
I too considered switching to Ourense from...
There are things to see and do from Sarria to Santiago are: There's an iron age hill fortress at Castromairor. There is a very nice preserved Pembre Castle reachable by short taxi from either Palas de Rei or Melide. Also a church considered a...
Dean, I don't think you'll find a single recommended approach. (I don't think you'll find too many people who have actually walked both, for one thing.) In the book, I've laid out both options and offered my own suggestions. For example, I much...
I agree! Due to time issues in fall of ‘22 we headed south from San Andres to Cedeira rather than following the coast and then south to Xubia I believe it is the Teixido alternative. Would seriously consider sticking to the coast if it’s off...
Thanks for the helpful and inspiring notes. I’m planning to walk in September with the same slow start. As a a 70+ native English speaker (with only a little Spanish) I’m going solo on this one and all the feedback helps build anticipation.
Day 2: Villavieja to Puente de Domingo Flórez — 23km (with some alternative routes and a missed turn)
A fabulous stage today with some wonderful scenery, the Médulas lookout/tunnels, cherries (obvs) and better weather than we expected.
In...
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