hazards

The recent sad deaths of two German pilgrims while maneuvering a hazardous section on the Camino made me think on how often have I seen a thread on this forum specifically warning of places along the Camino where special alerts are needed due to hazardous condition for walkers. I read a...

Hi all, There was an accident today where two pilgrims looked like they had been hit by a car at Santa Irene around 2.00-2.30pm today, Friday 20 Sept. they were being taken away by ambulance & helicopter. I had to walk right past them and it was incredibly upsetting to see and think of their...

La Voz de Galicia just put this up on their website. In short: Take care out there! :( Source: La Voz de Galicia: http://www.lavozdegalicia.es/noticia/santiago/2013/09/20/heridos-graves-dos-peregrinos-tras-atropellados-camion-pino/00031379694521792286423.htm

I have been reading a blog and some of the comments made me remember how challenging I've found some of the paths on the Camino. Which were yours? Her blog posts: Viskarret to Zubiri - Thank God for trekking poles. No, I mean literally, thank God for trekking poles. Because I don´t know that...

The camino was under water by the torre de agua about 2 hours north of Santiponce. I went in a few yards but when the water got up to my waist gave up as the thought of slipping and soaking everything in my rucksack didn't appeal. The detour was fairly horrible - I spoke to the farmer at the...

Dear All, 6 days into the camino, having started in Granada, and I should reach Cordoba tomorrow. This is a pretty tough route - lots of hills between Granada and Cordoba - so progress is slow. There are also not too many towns along the way, so I have to be well prepared. So far, I have not...