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  1. J

    West Highland Way compared to Camino Frances/Portuguese

    I have done numerous Caminos and did the WHW folllowed by the GGW last fall at the age of 71. The one thing I found most difficult was the lack of places to stop to have a second cup of coffee. Once you start walking for the day you are pretty much on your own. I went in October with a friend...
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  2. J

    Camino Ingles numbers increasing this year?

    I will be walking this Camino starting May 10, and since I already have 4 Compostelas I am not planning on requesting another one. .
  3. J

    Long distance walkers - how did you train?

    I train by taking a lot of long walks and doing strength exercises and yoga. However, I did the San Salvador in 2019 and my advice would be not to rush it. It is so beautiful you need to take the time to really experience it.
  4. J

    Walking in reverse

    A friend and I are planning on walking the Via Francigena, starting on May 20. We would really like to walk over the Grand St. Bernard Pass, but realize that we would probably be a couple of weeks too early. So my question is, could we start in Pontremoli and walk towards Switzetlsnd instead of...
  5. J

    How is the Primitivo in October?

    I started the Primitivo on Oct.3 and it was beautiful until the last two day when I had some rain.
  6. J

    Lodging in Oveido

    Thanks for all the suggestions.
  7. J

    Lodging in Oveido

    I will be finishing the Camono del Salvador tomortow and then starting the Primitivo. I would like to stay at an inexpensive non-albergue for one night. Is there someplace close to the start of the Primitivo that would be a good choice?
  8. J

    Buiza to Oviedo

    I stayed at the albergue in Poladuras with 4 other pilgrims on Saturday night. It was quite nice. The walk on Sunday was breath- taking.. I took my time snd only went as far as Pajaras yesterday.
  9. J

    Food on the Salvador

    I met Ender last night very briefly in La Robla. I was there with three people from Spain and one from Poland.
  10. J

    Very quiet on day 1

    I started from Leon this morning and am in La Robla at the albergue this evening. I did not see any pilgrims along the way. There are 5 of us at the albergue so far. The weather was perfect and the way is very well marked.
  11. J

    Shortage of beds in August

    Thanks
  12. J

    Shortage of beds in August

    Which company did you get your sim card from?
  13. J

    Camino Primitivo Guidebooks....

    Thanks.
  14. J

    Camino Primitivo Guidebooks....

    I am glad to hear that. My Wise Pilgrim Book arrived in the mail today. I am leaving next Wednesday. I am walking the San Salvador first.
  15. J

    Camino Primitivo Guidebooks....

    What is your recommendation now ?
  16. J

    Albergue in Leon

    Thanks for the suggestions. I followed the advice here and made a reservation at Hostel Don Suero. I am always nervous about the traveling to the start and the first night. After that I am always fine.
  17. J

    Albergue in Leon

    Thanks. I am starting on September 26. I will be traveling alone and will be a bit jet-lagged. Since I am 4 years older than on my first camino (68) , I am looking for the best of all worlds for my first night back in Spain. That includes an inexpensive private room before I start staying in...
  18. J

    Albergue in Leon

    Do you know how far this hostel is from the train station and the start of the San Salvador?
  19. J

    Temperatures in late September and early October

    I am planning on walking the San Salvador and the Primitivo in late September and early October. I have previously walked the Frances and the Portuguese and was fine with just a silk liner into early October. Will that be the case with these Caminos or should I plan on a light sleeping bag?
  20. J

    Walking from Lourdes

    How was the weather? What airport did you fly into? I walked the Frances alone, and the Portuguese with my grandaughter. I am trying to find someone to do it with me, but may end up going by myself again. My plan right now is to walk from Lourdes to SJPDP, take transportation to Leon, then...

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