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My wife and I walked from SJPP to Burgos in the first half of October a couple years ago. We worn shorts walking nearly every day. Actually hit some pretty hot weather in October. So, I’d definitely bring shorts and leave one pair of long pants...
I have walked six Caminos over the past 15 years and will spend 8 days on the Portuguese this fall (but will end before the last 100km). Enjoyed the time outdoors, the tiny towns, scenery, keeping an aging body fit, - interspersed with surprises...
I am considering moving up to this year. I would probably start Oct 1 but leaving home on September 27th, arrive 28th, and 2 days for last minute errands and jet lag.
I'm not a walker, but I've gone on plenty of bicycle trips and I think in this aspect the two are comparable.
For me, the first 3-5 days are mainly exciting. You still have energy reserves, everything is new, the trip might be challenging but it...
I started in SJPP last year on Oct 5 and was in Santiago on the 9th of November. The weather from Leon to Santiago was nasty. The next time I will bring an extra pair of insoles for my shoes. The shoes dried by the morning but sometimes the...
My first Camino was rerouted due to snow in late May.
Follow the advice of the pilgrim office. In the past, pilgrims who have ignored the advice and then gotten stuck have had to pay the cost of their rescue.
Besides, the Valcarlos is a quite...
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