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  1. david g

    Lost & Found Backpack stolen from albergue in León

    In 2015 my sis and I met a Dutch man whose pack had gone missing that morning. It was nowhere to be found in the albergue and hadn’t been left near the other transferred packs. It turned out that two other “helpful” pilgrims saw it laying near his bunk yet he wasn’t around (he was in the...
  2. david g

    Did it make a difference

    Absolutely yes. That’s not just my feeling but after my first Camino in 2012 my sister remarked on the difference in me, something profound enough that she embarked on her own Camino. Every time I return to walk I discover (and rediscover) the lessons the Camino has given me. Simplicity is the...
  3. david g

    Weather in 12 days

    The real question to ask yourself is “regardless of the rain will I keep walking?” The rain may be a light drizzle, it may be an on going downpour, but will either make you stop? If you plan to keep walking then the rain doesn’t matter, it’s just another facet/lesson of the Camino. (A bonus of...
  4. david g

    Is anyone currently (March 10, 2024) on the Camino Frances - Ponferrada now?

    Go to the municipal albergue. If pilgrims are in town you’re bound to see some there
  5. david g

    The Camino Will Provide

    In my experience the Camino always provides, however you need to say “yes” and trust that it will be good. Too often, when we’re in need of something, we turn it away when it’s presented to us, not recognizing it as the gift/answer form the Camino.
  6. david g

    Ride share Taxi Share Pamplona-Saint Jean May 25, 2024

    As henrythedog said, you’ll find fellow pilgrims on the train. They may become your first Camino buddies. 😊 If you need to stay in Pamplona one night you can also catch the bus to St Jean the next day.
  7. david g

    A little rant about entitlement

    I’d guess maybe the municipal in Najera except for the hot water part
  8. david g

    Just starting & Lost already

    Follow the other pilgrims
  9. david g

    A word of warning on trail runners or light weight shoes.

    That’s why I always stick with hiking boots. A bit heavier but sturdy and waterproof
  10. david g

    Finding this a bit lonely

    One other thing about that Camino that I have to share-it provided an amazing lesson in saying “yes” and trusting in the outcome, letting the Camino work it’s magic. Coming through Esposende I was having a less than fun time. I couldn’t find the albergue, I was hungry and alone. As I walked by a...
  11. david g

    Finding this a bit lonely

    I had the same experience as you. After walking the French route twice and meeting so many amazing people I decided to change things up and walk the Portuguese coastal route since I’d heard so many good things about it. What a difference (and not in a good way) Three days of walking and I was...
  12. david g

    Help for American buying bus ticket from Pamplona

    I just bought the same ticket last week. The United States is listed there, just far down after a lot of scrolling.
  13. david g

    I didn't double stamp!

    I’ve often not double stamped and never had a problem getting my compestella.
  14. david g

    Looking for partners to start the journey with!

    Walking the Camino youll find the other pilgrims are some of the most kind, fun and open people you’ll ever meet. At home we would rarely walk up to a stranger and begin a conversation. On the Camino it’s an everyday occurance. My best advice is be open, smile and say hi to all you meet and...
  15. david g

    24 Sept ALSA Pamplona to SJPP

    I didn’t know there was an ALSA app. I just used their website. Maybe I’ll give that a try
  16. david g

    24 Sept ALSA Pamplona to SJPP

    Curious if you bought your ticket online. I’m going Pamplona to St Jean September 26 and went through the whole process online but never received a confirmation number or online ticket, though my credit card has a “pending “ charge from ALSA.
  17. david g

    We finished our Camino Frances!

    I give myself around 33-35 days to complete the walk but also always build in a cushion of a few more days in case I want (or need) to slow down or walk to Finisterre
  18. david g

    We finished our Camino Frances!

    When I see things like this I take them as gifts from the Camino, little reminders of that special time shared with new friends and adventure.
  19. david g

    How many times have you walked the Camino Frances (more than half way)?

    Four times on the Frances (2012/15/21/22) and number five begins next month. It’s the route that changed my life. It has memories attached to it yet still manages to present something new each time. Part of the attraction too is the length of it. 30+ days of walking let’s you get into it so much...
  20. david g

    Theft on the Camino... a growing Concern?

    I think when we hear about theft on the Camino too much of it is second, thrid or fourth hand info. (The sister of my cousins ex brother in law said he met a guy who knew somebody that had stuff stolen) It’s how these wild rumors get started and then they snowball and pity the newcomers who are...

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