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Food on La Maseta beyond abysmal
Many Spanish people make a living off the Camino. Glad you had a good experience overall. I did too…except for the food.- Paul288
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Food on La Maseta beyond abysmal
Many people have made suggestions already. Adequate protein is important so I would bring protein bars, or buy eggs or nuts whenever you have a chance, although not all places had a kitchen I found. As for weight loss….there is such an abundance of carbohydrates. The issue is less not enough...- Paul288
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Food on La Maseta beyond abysmal
Protein bars or powder is a good strategy. I had some bars. No, no one starves or gets seriously malnourished, but Spain is not a third world country yet I have eaten better in third world countries than on this section of the Camino.- Paul288
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Food on La Maseta beyond abysmal
Thanks! I had lots of other great experiences and have more Camino to do in the years ahead. The food is an important part of any travel experience though and it does take away from the overall experience in my opinion when the food is bad.- Paul288
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Food on La Maseta beyond abysmal
By the looks of the comments here most of the respondents had a much better experience. I’m glad to hear that. Unfortunately several people I spoke to along the route the last couple of weeks said the same as I have said here. So see what you think next time those of you comparing to an...- Paul288
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Food on La Maseta beyond abysmal
Doug…I am talking about “availability” of nutritious food along the route, including supplementary to that available in albergues, restaurants, or otherwise…not an inability to look after myself, or a lack of money or other resources to buy or prepare food where there were options to do so. I...- Paul288
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Food on La Maseta beyond abysmal
Hello, I am posting this having just completed the Burgos to Ponferrada leg of Camino Frances. This would take my Camino mileage up to around 1,300km over a few shorter trips, so while I would not consider myself a veteran I do consider myself to have some experience of the Camino, and of...- Paul288
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