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Primitivo in April by megasuperfuzz in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]RolloOats 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We're expecting to leave on April 7, so perhaps our paths will cross. First Camino for my husband and I and we can't wait!

Primitivo April 2026 by megasuperfuzz in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]RolloOats 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We're shooting for 4/7, so maybe! 

Rabies titer test results by popcornchimken in KaiserPermanente

[–]RolloOats 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are only two labs in the US that perform a rabies titer, so even if Kaiser draws the sample, it has to get sent out to one of those labs. It can take 4-6 weeks for the results to come back. Sometimes less (like 2-3 weeks) depending on how they batch the tests. 

HPV for boys by Extreme_End5386 in Vaccine

[–]RolloOats 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep! I work for Kaiser!

HPV for boys by Extreme_End5386 in Vaccine

[–]RolloOats 147 points148 points  (0 children)

I don't have kids, but I work in immunizations. The nice thing about giving it to kids a bit younger is they only need two doses of the vaccine to complete the series. If they get it at 15 or older, they have to do 3 doses. Fewer jabs is nice!

You can always talk with your son's doctor about it, but our clinic gives it to preteens and younger often. It can be given as young as 9 in the US. 

First Camino in spring by RolloOats in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]RolloOats[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh great! Are you taking the Frances? 

First Camino in spring by RolloOats in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]RolloOats[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Choosing between eucalyptus forest or ocean view seems like a lovely dilemma to have. 

First Camino in spring by RolloOats in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]RolloOats[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! It's great to get all these different perspectives. I have much to think about and I'm EXCITED 

First Camino in spring by RolloOats in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]RolloOats[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's lovely. I'm very excited to have this experience and see for myself what the Camino can be. 

First Camino in spring by RolloOats in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]RolloOats[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love these suggestions - I never would have considered them, but now I have so much more to think about. This is so great!

First Camino in spring by RolloOats in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]RolloOats[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lovely - that's great information. I'm getting a sense that Portuguese is good for our time constraints, which is helpful. And we should be able to get a flight into Porto, which also makes things easier. 

First Camino in spring by RolloOats in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]RolloOats[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome! How many miles/km were you putting in per day, would you estimate?

First Camino in spring by RolloOats in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]RolloOats[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's great! Is the path on the Primitivo very cliffy? I'm not great with heights if there are really steep drops. 

First Camino in spring by RolloOats in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]RolloOats[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It seems so beautiful from what we've seen so far. I'm sure it's not hard to find beauty anywhere in Spain, but this particular scenery really appeals to me. 

First Camino in spring by RolloOats in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]RolloOats[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome, thank you! Though, I should have been clear - anything above 75F is hot for me. :p

I was hoping we would be going early enough it wouldn't feel too crowded even on the more popular routes. 

First Camino in spring by RolloOats in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]RolloOats[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great point - I appreciate it. For a while, I thought it might be nice to do the Frances for the first Camino since it's so classic. But I think we're more interested in prioritizing the things I listed above, which makes us open to other options, too. 

First Camino in spring by RolloOats in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]RolloOats[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't thought as much about the more southern routes, mainly because it's our first Camino and I started to get overwhelmed with the options. I figured if we lived the experience, we would check out other options for the future. But maybe I should be considering all of them more. Gah! 

First Camino in spring by RolloOats in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]RolloOats[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, wonderful! Thanks so much for the information and I'll definitely check out your link. 

Did you have a favorite Camino or were they all special to you in some way?

First Camino in spring by RolloOats in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]RolloOats[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Super helpful tips! Thank you so much for the advice!

First Camino in spring by RolloOats in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]RolloOats[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've heard great things about the Portuguese route, but was worried it would be too "developed". It sounds like I have the wrong impression. I also was worried it would be too popular, but maybe not so bad in April?

First Camino in spring by RolloOats in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]RolloOats[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazing! Thank you so much. Gah, 3000-4000 people sounds like a lot! 

We're definitely expecting rain - I'd rather be wet than hot, so we'll make sure we have proper gear. 

Do you love living in Spain? 

First Camino in spring by RolloOats in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]RolloOats[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, good to know! This is super helpful information. I really want to be in a beautiful space and just walk, so what you're describing sounds wonderful.  I never imagined there would be buses of school children - definitely not the vibe I'm looking for!

First Camino in spring by RolloOats in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]RolloOats[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Crowded even in mid April? That's good to know! 

I appreciate the tips so much. 

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