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  1. happymarkos

    Arrivals in Santiago impacted by the pandemic-some statistics

    Greetings, Tradition is that years that fall on a Sunday that coincide with the Saint's day are declared by the Cathedral Authorities as Holy Years. They occur in 5,6 and 11 years intervals. 2021 was such a Holy year. Pilgrims who visit the shrine are granted a plenary indulgence. As previously...
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    New Book on how to prepare for a Camino

    Recent publication to help people who are just starting out or who have had problems in the past. Available from on-line retailers as a paperback or ebook and as a paperback from the Confraternity of St James in London, UK..csj.org.uk
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    Is a sleeping bag needed in September on the Ingles?

    Hello, planning to walk this old though short Camino starting 9 September from Ferrol and wondering if a sleeping bag is required? Will have a silk liner to sleep in and not sure if the albergues provide blankets or not. Have been caught out once on the Portuguese and slept with all my clothes...
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    Camino Associations in Mexico, Chile and other Spanish speaking countries

    I am doing some research and finding it very difficult to locate details and addresses of Camino Associations in Mexico, Chile and many other Spanish speaking countries. I have full details on the 40+ in Spain. I have addresses from the Confraternity of St James in London for Puerto Rica...
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    Camino Preparation Guide now translated into Korean

    Hi Fellow Pilgrims The book "Camino Ready. Backpacks, Boots & (no) Blisters" has now been translated into Korean. It is available on Google Play and also through the main Korean Pilgrims Association...
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    Camino Ready Guide now available in Spanish.

    The second edition of "Camino Ready, Backpacks, Boots & (no) Blisters" has recently been published in Spanish. “Listos para el Camino. Mochilas, Botas y (sin) Ampollas”. It is available as a print book or an e-book through https://www.amazon.es/dp/1090983743/ Another resource to help people...
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    Getting to Salamanca from the UK

    Hi Have checked past threads and haven’t seen this topic. I will resume the VDLP in late April and am having great difficulty trying to sort through the travel logistics. Tried Loco2 and Romeo both of which indicate long and expensive travel options. I am currently in Bournemouth, UK so...
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    Litter on the Camino

    While walking out of Leon recently we saw a group of about a dozen volunteers from the local Camino Association collecting trash, mainly litter than was not biodegradable. They focused on the section from San Miguel to Villladangos Del Paramo and had collected over a dozen large garbage bags by...
  9. happymarkos

    30 October last night at Albergue Gaucelmo

    Here at the moment in Rabanal and they are closing one day early because of the weather. We are warm and dry inside but wet and cold outside and poor weather forecast. Other albergues are open in Rabanal. Buen Camino Happymark
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    Camino Preparation Guide. 2nd Edition

    happymarkos submitted a new resource: Camino Preparation Guide. 2nd Edition - 9 essential subjects on how to get ready Read more about this resource...
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    Take medical records and lists of any medications

    I recently had a day in hospital and the medical staff asked for my medical history and current medications. As I have virtually no Spanish it was very frustrating for them as they tried to arrive at a diagnosis and appropriate treatment. I used Google Translate but not the same as having...
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    Virus affecting many in Fromista, Carrion de Los Condes

    Hello to all on the Meseta I am one of the unfortunate ones who caught this virus and had a day of tests in hospital. Mainly because of my age and prior surgery. l now OK but need rest. The doctor said it is a seasonal virus and not related to the food or water as many think we’re the causes...
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    Rigid soles on boots

    I am looking at a new lighter pair of boots (yes boots as I need the ankle support) and am trying the Hanwag Anisak GTX model. It has many attractive features including a purposed designed wider area towards the front that corresponds to the part of my that is naturally the widest. My dilemma...
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    Stream crossings after Caparra

    Today the last stream crossing after Caparra had a central block washed away. It was downstream and the reinforcing rods were sticking up. It must have been a tremendous flow to do this. Still able to cross but the stepping stones on the missing section are not stable. Later just after the...
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    Backpack transport on the VDLP

    Hello Can anyone tell me if there is a regular service for transporting backpacks on the VDLP from Seville please. I have a back injury and may need to have some relief on the way. Thanks and regards HappyMark
  16. happymarkos

    Security crackdown on taking walking poles with cabin backpacks

    Recently when passing through security at Stansted airport in the UK the way to Porto to walk the Portuguese coastal route we were told we could not take our walking poles onto the aircraft with our backpacks. This was a great surprise as we have travelled in many parts of the world including...
  17. happymarkos

    Visa dangers for volunteers

    Last year after walking the Portuguese Camino I spent 2 weeks as a volunteer in St Jean Pied De Port at the Acceuil which is the Pilgrim's information centre on the rue de la Citadelle. After finishing my volunteer commitment I flew from Biarritz to Stansted in the UK and expected an easy...
  18. happymarkos

    Places to stay in Padron.

    Any advice on places to stay or avoid in Pedron please Thanks Mark
  19. happymarkos

    Do you need a sleeping bag or just a sleeping sheet on the way from Lisbon?

    Hi from Le Puy I didn't need a sleeping bag all the way to St JPDP. On the Camino Frances I needed one; will I need a sleeping bag or just a sleeping sheet from Lisbon starting in September this year thanks happymarkos
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    Does the Miam Miam Dodo IPhone app work well?

    Hi I have the Miam Miam Dodo book and also Alison Raju's one on the route from Le Puy and want to reduce unnecessary weight. Does the app on the iPhone work sufficiently well to identify all the paths, crossroads etc to St Jean PP. (assuming I have a French sim card) Also I see there is a...

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