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  1. vettesquared

    The 'Beggar' pilgrim at Pamplona.

    I had a similar experience, but positive. A fellow pilgrim was running short on cash, so I gave her a 50 Euro bill to give her some help. She then asked for my address, so I gave it to her, but told her that repayment wasn't necessary. I did not see her again on the Camino. A couple of months...
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    Starting from SJPDP Sept 4th

    Perfect time to start! I started mine on Sept. 5, 2017. Some rain, some hot along the way, but otherwise perfect weather for my walk! You're gonna love it! Buen Camino!
  3. vettesquared

    What I Learned from Walking Alone

    That was so deep even I could understand it! :D
  4. vettesquared

    Hello, I am Tonya from South Carolina, USA

    Another South Carolinian here. You picked a great time of the year to walk! Less hot days, more nice temps. Buen Camino!
  5. vettesquared

    Booking Flights in and out of Spain

    And fast!
  6. vettesquared

    Doing It “Our Way”

    Great idea!
  7. vettesquared

    rejected US Cellphone for Booking Pamplona Taxi on Line

    My two cents worth. I too flew into Madrid and immediately took a train to Pamplona. Then a taxi to my hotel there for the night. I arrived in my room at around 1 pm, which allowed me to take a nice shower and a much needed nap! That left the evening to explore a little of Pamplona, a very cool...
  8. vettesquared

    Doing It “Our Way”

    I'm always drawn back to the Camino. Your article hasn't helped any! /Sarc off Maybe again... Buen Camino!
  9. vettesquared

    Too old?

    Go for it! You wanna die in a recliner or do what you love?
  10. vettesquared

    LIVE from the Camino Graffiti...and meaness

    And especially toilet paper!
  11. vettesquared

    Question re. sandals

    I walked the Camino Frances last September/October in my Keens. They were perfect! I wore one size larger than my normal shoe size. However, I also wore lined socks - they kept blisters at bay. Brand: Wright Socks. Your feet will thank you, especially in the first few days! My second pair of...
  12. vettesquared

    Burgos to Ponferrada

    I walked the Meseta last year in September and, except for a couple of hot days (85F+), the weather was perfect. Cool mornings and warm days.
  13. vettesquared

    How are the crowds at Roncesvalles right now? April 24, 2018

    I assume you are starting in St Jean Pied de Port. I recommend yes, book in advance. Just to stay on the safe side, I booked the first 5 nights in advance for my Camino last year in September/October. That way, I could avoid any issues of bed availability. Plus it gave me some time to get the...
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    LIVE from the Camino Warning, fires on the path Tricastela to Samos

    I totally agree with you about the smoking. Both Spaniards and Pilgrims!
  15. vettesquared

    My Camino story featured in the Washington Post

    If you run out of "free" stories, you can clear the WaPo cookies they leave in your browser. If you don't know how to clear cookies, Google it for your browser type.It will be somewhere in your browser settings. Once you clear the cookies, the visit count is reset to zero. Master this, and you...
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    Do i need to plan?! Advice

    For what it's worth, I only planned the first 5 days/nights plus my return flight home. I booked, and sometimes prepaid (cancelable and refundable), SJPDP, Orisson, Roncesvalles and Zubiri. I figure that having these first days already planned out, I make it easy on my jet-lagged self. After...
  17. vettesquared

    Walking poles solution....

    You're taking a risk here that you may want to re-think. The TSA DOES address hiking/walking poles. https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/hiking-poles Be prepared to have a way to check them, just in case.
  18. vettesquared

    Sept.-Oct. 2017 pilgrims: check in!

    Sept 6, Vettesquared (Steve Simmons), South Carolina, USA, SJPP
  19. vettesquared

    Snoring and how to stop

    There's snoring, and then there's apnea - they seem the same, but are not. The tennis ball/book are good for helping to prevent snoring, but apnea is a whole other beast. I suffer from severe sleep apnea, but have been using a CPAP (Continuous Positive Air Pressure) device for over 20 years now...
  20. vettesquared

    City Names & Tracking Miles

    As to your 2nd question, I have been using SportsTracker app for over 7 years now. It is free and can track nearly any activity - walking, running, hiking, cycling, golfing, etc. It uses the GPS on your smart phone to keep track of your route and distance. When you have data/wifi available, it...

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