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  1. TorontoGMan

    Rough In Planning Support

    Greetings all! So I'm a "proper planning prevents poor performance", kinda guy. I was able to make a loose schedule for my Camino Frances last year that worked extremely well, and allowed me to complete the Camino within the time I had.... If I can assist any who are trying to complete their...
  2. TorontoGMan

    Communion at the Cruz de Ferro?

    Have you had Communion while attending the Cruz de Ferro?
  3. TorontoGMan

    Staying in Santiago While Volunteering?

    Hi all: Recommendations for staying a couple extra weeks while volunteering at the Pilgrim House in July? Thank you!
  4. TorontoGMan

    Hospitaleros & The Pilgrim

    Would you consider helping in an albergue following your Camino? If you have, what were your experiences like? Especially interested in hearing from those who stayed on in Spain or France, or Portugal immediately following your pilgrimmage... Thank you all for "your humble opinions"!!
  5. TorontoGMan

    Dad & Daughter(s)...Lessons Learned?

    Hola Pelegrinos! Wondering what you learned going with your daughter's (or sons, or grands) on the CF? Completed CF this past July, and am excited my adult kids are now willing enough to want to go with the old man too! Your thoughts?
  6. TorontoGMan

    Meltdown in San Sebastián!

    update chipped my tooth on a fork, nearly burned the place down in San Sébastien Lit a candle at the church in SJPP FOR @Gmangirl AND I AND CAUGHT MY FINGER ON FIRE.... Here at La Coquille de Napolean, waiting for the lightening to strike....buen Camino my ARSE! Almost had a fire in the first...
  7. TorontoGMan

    Doing the Backstroke on the CF

    Hi All! First, thank you all SO MUCH! Your comments around my former post about being paranoid have given me a boost.....just in time too, as I now have read the weather report for the first 10 days (all I can get right now) from SJPP right through to Pamploma, Burgos, and Lorgrono(?)...
  8. TorontoGMan

    Super Paranoid....Can i REALLY Do This?

    Update: Have heard some amazing support and advice, and trying hard and to take it (listening to my bod) to heart! Quite honestly I am hoping I won't be in that group of injured, either physically or emotionally! 1. I CANNOT get the damn bag down in weight! Me, 193lbs and pretty fit bag, 30...
  9. TorontoGMan

    26 May 2023, San Sebastian to SJPP

    Anyone coming to SJPP via San Sebastian on the 26th? Share a train, or other transportation? Would like to get there early...I think the train gets there around 1030hrs, (if it's running these days?) and would love to make it with you!
  10. TorontoGMan

    Nearly Half a Million on the Frances....but....

    .....how many actually walk the entire Frances? Are there any numbers on this? Kinda thought there would be more on the sign-ups. Is this because the Europeans pilgrims wouldn't be on this English-speaking site?
  11. TorontoGMan

    25 May, Bilbao to San Sebastián

    How easy is it to get there? Looks like a bus leaves 15 minutes after my 1530hrs arrival. Is that doable?
  12. TorontoGMan

    Albergue Santa Lucia (in Leon?)

    Hi All: I just spent a very memorable trip in Saint Lucia, and was totally surprised to discover in some of the YouTubers signs that showed an albergue in Leon(?) called by the same name! I would love to stay there if possible! Have any of you seen this place/stayed here? I've looked through...
  13. TorontoGMan

    Cooking on the Camino

    Hi all! I just picked up a very lightweight 2 person pan set... I seem to understand that at times one may have the chance to save a Euro or two, while being able to serve those pilgrims nearby with a meal.... In Your Humble Opinion...(love that!), can a wannabe chef have fun with something like...
  14. TorontoGMan

    Revised title: Didn't know about other ways to reserve beds, and found no rooms on booking.com

    So, found a spot in Espinal! Do I really have to "hightail" it there AFTER (somehow) actually making it to Roncevalles? Sheesh! I'm trying to "wing it", good people of the Forum, but I'm definitely getting a little "squirrelly"! MODERATOR NOTE: Please read the replies below before becoming...
  15. TorontoGMan

    Bathtubs and Other Essentials While on the Camino!

    Okay, you guessed it! I'm OLD... ish! But bathtubs are the bomb! Get in one of those bad boys and your cares melt away....oops wait a minute! That's what's supposed to happen ON the Camino! (trying again...) Ahhhh, bathtubs! Get in one of those bad boys and all your muscle pain disappears...
  16. TorontoGMan

    When I Make it to Bilbao 25 May 2023 - Ride Share! or Help From This Amazing Forum!

    Greetings to all! 25May2023, I arrive to Bilbao. Seems my best bet, outside of a VERY pricey taxi is to get myself to Pamploma, and then onto SJPP. Would anyone be able to comment on whether, "in their humble opinion" (hahah, LOVE that!) it would be easy to make it there following a 1530...
  17. TorontoGMan

    Winging it or Getting a Helping Hand?

    Outfitters are asking me if I have any questions about the quotes they sent me as I just began understanding and searching about the Camino. It is very tempting! Everything seems looked after. You have places to stay every night and you are ensured breakfast and even dinner if you want. Bags are...

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