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  1. ShoshTrvls

    A call for regulation or permit on the Francés

    Just so it is clear, I never meant to imply that the modern Compostela grants an indulgence.
  2. ShoshTrvls

    A call for regulation or permit on the Francés

    Yes, but above in this thread I was speaking not to the modern Compostela but to its history. At least that was my intent.
  3. ShoshTrvls

    A call for regulation or permit on the Francés

    WAIT WAIT! Up above in this thread I was taken to task when I suggested that the Compostela was tied to receiving an indulgence. While I know that an indulgence and absolution are not exactly the same, certainly they are similar, no?
  4. ShoshTrvls

    A call for regulation or permit on the Francés

    BTW, if anyone would like to help me figure out how to structure a multi day walk in stages on the D&H trail in Pennsylvania, staying in towns and cities along the way, I’d love it. https://delawareandlehigh.org/map/
  5. ShoshTrvls

    A call for regulation or permit on the Francés

    But not like the Frances, the Portugues or the Ingles, there isn’t. A hike that is well-marked and well-maintained, not too technically difficult, where there are villages and cities with accommodations of varying comfort levels (or at all) and restaurants at most 25 kms or so apart, with...
  6. ShoshTrvls

    Injuries, Fatalities Since May

    But the flip side of that (and the subject of another thread) is the reassurance that “the Camino provides” … whatever you need when you need it so don’t worry about preparing too much. Not to mention the advice to count every single gram in your pack, which no doubt results in people deciding...
  7. ShoshTrvls

    A call for regulation or permit on the Francés

    If one is walking for religious reasons more than once every five years, would they not walk if they couldn’t get a Compostela each time? They could still get he certificate at the Church. Also, FWIW, I did not walk for religious reasons and asked for a Welcome Certificate but was given a...
  8. ShoshTrvls

    Handbike rental ?

    I don’t know how much strength your friend has in his arms, but there is someone currently on the Camino using a Grit Chair...
  9. ShoshTrvls

    A call for regulation or permit on the Francés

    Although, if anyone could get a Compostela by simply showing up, how many would? It seems at that point it would revert to its original intended purposes and would not necessarily be desired by anyone not a Catholic truly coming to see the Tomb. Indeed, many walkers might shun it after a time.
  10. ShoshTrvls

    Gronze - Difficulty Ratings

    Agreed that it is subjective and variable, and I like your formula. I’m also thinking it might take into consideration the path as well, eg Portugal’s cobblestones or a trail with many tree roots to be careful of as compared to a gravel or smooth dirt path, etc.
  11. ShoshTrvls

    Gronze - Difficulty Ratings

    But the Gronze rating is obviously based on more than that, as my initial post points out (and as I could tell by looking at the elevation profile on Gronze and comparing it to the difficulty rating). My question was what else does it take into account and in what proportion?
  12. ShoshTrvls

    A call for regulation or permit on the Francés

    Indulgences may be separate from the Compostela, but my understanding is that Santiago became a highly sought-after pilgrimage because it was a place where plenary indulgences were granted. If I’m wrong on that score, I apologize for my religious ignorance. My larger point is that a great...
  13. ShoshTrvls

    A call for regulation or permit on the Francés

    As I am not a Catholic, I confess (pun intended) I’m not quite sure what the Compostela does for most people other than acknowledge that they have walked at least 100KM to a very important religious place since indulgences are now only given on certain days and in a holy year and require...
  14. ShoshTrvls

    Gronze - Difficulty Ratings

    Does anyone know how Gronze determines the difficulty of a given stage? I'm planning out my Ingles, and I see that in prior posts, people have thought that the difficulty of Pontedeume to Betanzos is underestimated, and Betanzos to Hospital de Bruma is overrated (or at least an easier stage)...
  15. ShoshTrvls

    Macabi Skirt sale

    I’m 5’1” and have the slim regular. It is longish but not overwhelming, although I usually clip it up in the middle.
  16. ShoshTrvls

    Injuries, Fatalities Since May

    While many people may push on when they shouldn’t, one of the differences of the Camino from other through-hikes is the abundance of places to take a few rest days, to seek medical attention, etc., and then continue on, or to take a bus a few stages ahead, or to have your bag transported. I...
  17. ShoshTrvls

    REI Sale

    I note that the Traverse pack is now part of the 50% flash sale. I have it and I love it.
  18. ShoshTrvls

    Boat ride to Padron

    Have you walked into SdC on the Portugues route? I liked that last day’s walk far better than on the Frances, so if you haven’t done it before, I would encourage you to walk it.
  19. ShoshTrvls

    Boat ride to Padron

    Padron is a nice place to spend the day, but you could also push on to Milladoiro and then have an easy last day, arriving in SdC early enough get your Compostela, attend the noon mass, and then relax.
  20. ShoshTrvls

    Park Campervan near Oviedo

    You may want to reach out to @Luka (although she's walking now so there may be delay) as I know she often drives to wherever she is starting her Camino de jour and seems familiar with car storage options.

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