Camino way.

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I'm not religious and neither is Mrs G, but she's wondering if it's possible to do the last part of the Camino, Sarria to Santiago, with the Motorhome in tow? The idea being to park up at the end of a section, get public transport to back to the start, then walk back to the van. Drive to the end of the next section and repeat all the way to the end. We're thinking about doing it at the end of March on our way back from finding the winter sun.

Has anyone done this, or know if it's possible?
 
I would think it very do-able, If you want the compostela (certificate) you will need a pilgrims passport and get it stamped to record your journey on the way, you need to walk a minimum of 100 km. The last time we were there was 2010 a holy year and boy was it busy, the next holy year 2021. Good luck with your walk if you do it. I am sure you will enjoy it and meet plenty of other pilgrims on the way..Don't forget your shell. :)
 
I'm a devout Athiest, so I'm not bothered about shells and things, Mrs G likes that sort of thing though, starting from Sarria qualifies for the certificate.

Having a quick look around, most of the overnight stops are connected by bus (haven't checked the timetables yet). The only problem section is Portomarin/Palas de Rie, it's a 2 hour plus journey via Lugo, so would probanly fork out for a Taxi on that section.
 
Hi,
We did the pilgrim route from ST Jean Pied de Port to the Santiago and beyond many years ago.

No particular problems as I remember, but the journey does not finish until you carry on past Santiago de compostela and reach the sea
to wash your feet.

The young lady in the photo was Polish and had walked from Lourdes.

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Did you do it with the Motorhome Dezi?
If I reach the sea I'll go fishing, looks like it could be good for Bass.:)
 
Dezi said:
Hi,
We did the pilgrim route from ST Jean Pied de Port to the Santiago and beyond many years ago.

No particular problems as I remember, but the journey does not finish until you carry on past Santiago de compostela and reach the sea
to wash your feet.

The young lady in the photo was Polish and had walked from Lourdes.

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I bet it took her some time in them boots.
 
Well, it's been a couple of years but here we are at last. We where a week away from starting the walk when Covid struck.
We started the walk today, Sarria to Porto Marin, 25km, the furthest I've walked in years. A bit of a grueler, but same again tomorrow.
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Mrs. G is a seasoned walker, we'll see how my feet are tomorrow after another 25km.
 
We do linear walking routes by: cycling a judged distance along the route, padlock the bikes, walk back to the camper, then pick up the bikes, stay the night and repeat the next stretch.
Walk straight past the cathedral igoring it and finish at Finistere light House if you are not religious. That is the pre Christian way. finistere means the end of the earth, or maybe lands end. We are there now.
 
We've found enough places to park up, get transport from and walk back to.
Finistere may be a step too far.
 
Definitely worth visiting Finistere, you can take the van an stay overnight. Atmospheric and stunning views.
 
The cathedral is stunning... hardly no one there last month.
I walked in it and around it, does that count 😁
Had to get some refreshments after that 👍
 
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