For 2024 Pilgrims: €50,- donation = 1 year with no ads on the forum + 90% off any 2024 Guide. More here. (Discount code sent to you by Private Message after your donation)
Hi, Valerie. It's been three years and I'm still reading your posts. Three years ago tonight Carol and I were in Viana - a month or so before we met you guys. Wish I were there again right now!
I have walked twice in Keen knockoffs called Nevados. They are extremely light and well-ventilated, and they have a "back" - solid portion behind the heel - which Keens do not have. I've gotten 1000 miles out of one pair (I have ten pairs) and they cost $40 max via the internet. You DON'T...
My advice: Just go and don't worry about it. In April '09 the wife and I loaded up some packs and went to SJPP. The next day we put them on for the first time and set out. We had never walked more than 10 miles in a single day in our lives. We were 65 and 68. We were on the Frances where...
Take a very light 1L collapsible plastic bladder for wine. Reason: buying a small glass of wine is expensive - as much as a Euro or even 2 Euros, while whole bottles may cost only three or four. Also, when buying the pilgrim menu including wine, you may have leftovers. Most people carry...
I applaud recently-posted challenges to the arrogant legion of "aquatheists" who never tire of dictating water requirements, often with warnings about dire consequences of not guzzling the stuff. People ARE different. I, for instance, am a camel: I have done the CF twice, every step from St...
My wife and I started at SJPP Apri18 in 2009 and March 18 in 2012. We walked 46 days the first time and 59 the second, so we had more overnights than most. We never even considered sleeping bags; too heavy, too bulky. We did have silk liners for purposes of separation from the well-used...
We walked March 19 through May 2012. Had three snows (Pyrenees, Burgos and O'Cebreiro). Ordinary layers were sufficient. We had fleeces inside silk sacks instead of sleeping bags and, combined with albergue blankets, they were also sufficient. Our biggest obstacle was the ceaseless...
I used Map My Run every day of my pilgrimage and then printed the 59 maps (I'm slow) at home. Worked flawlessly except for one thing: my (iPhone) version, when paused, has a huge "SAVE" button in the middle of the screen. Whenever I accidentally brushed this "SAVE" button I was forced to save...
Good for you! The wife and I, aged 70 and 67, did St Jean to Santiago
In 59 days, finishing May 15. On days that we actually walked we averaged 8.7 miles That's the way to do it for sure!
Nonsense. I'm in Santiago now. I bought Peter Pan Creamy at Leon (Corte Ingles). Them some European brand at the albergue in Foncebadon. Then crunchy at the Eroski in Melide. Also, the trail side vendor beyond Hospital de Orbigo offers it. You MUST be able to ask for "Crema de Cacahuete". They...
This site is run by Ivar at in Santiago de Compostela.
This site participates in the Amazon Affiliate program, designed to provide a means for Ivar to earn fees by linking to Amazon