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  1. Damien Reynolds

    LIVE from the Camino Damien on the Mozárabe

    note from the mod: This is Damien’s report on part 1 of his walk, Almería to Granada. With his approval we have merged two separate threads to make one continuous report. First of all I would like to thank the friends on this forum who pointed me to the Mozarabe for my January Camino. I have...
  2. Damien Reynolds

    What's with the big bulls on the hills?

    So I have always enjoyed that big bull on the hill on the Frances. I don't remember where exactly but it's near a wood recycling yard, near the new roadway construction. Well today, I saw the same thing on the Mozarabe day 1 between Rioja and Santa Fe, while walking on the dried out river...
  3. Damien Reynolds

    USA - So I just got a start date on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT)

    Like, in the USA, the most popular hikes may require a permit. I know it sounds weird. But it is meant to prevent too many people walking through the wilderness and destroying the landscape. I scored big time. April 14, it's a good date because it means I get water in the desert and less snow...
  4. Damien Reynolds

    When using booking.com, double check a city location first... it can be confusing...

    So like in Spain, a lot of the towns have multiple names. I think it has to do with local traditional language vs. the national one. Some examples: On the norte San Sebastián is also Donastia. On the Frances, O Pedrouzo is also Arca, and O'pino. Or at least that is how it seems to me. And...
  5. Damien Reynolds

    I like the snow falling on our posts.

    This one may be useless. But it's cool someone reminded all of holidays. Let it snow!
  6. Damien Reynolds

    Hi friends. Had to bail Spain unplanned. Dental issue. Go back in January?

    So I had completed the Norte from Irun to Santiago for the 5th time starting in mid September and arriving in mid October 2023. I then hopped on a long train ride / taxi to SJPdP. During the Norte, on the walk, I enjoyed the best weather I've ever enjoyed on that route. I got a tan! Then, on...
  7. Damien Reynolds

    It's officially cold now at night. Frances, Los Arcos

    So I am outside, at night, wearing my puffy and my beanie. Been in country for 35 days now. Tonight it's cold. First cold night of fall season, I kinda like wearing my puffy and beanie... but when do the hotel operators turn on the heat?
  8. Damien Reynolds

    My favorite mural on the Norte

    Days 16 - 17 Ribadesella -> La Isla -> Villaviciosa 40 km - 24.8 miles I usually do this part in one day but I wanted to go to the beach at La Isla and there was a killer place to stay there so I split it up. On the way to La Isla I passed one of my favorite murals... in Spanish it reads...
  9. Damien Reynolds

    Camino route mid November -> mid December

    So I am knee deep into the Norte (San Vicente) and loving it. The weather has been the best I've ever enjoyed on the Norte. After this one I'm probably going to Disneyland (Frances, I figure I've got to do it again) but after I'll still have 30 days on the visa. So I could do the Portuguese from...
  10. Damien Reynolds

    I'm outtie. Going to Spain again...

    Leave tomorrow. I promise I won't incite anything until I get back. Or, unless there is a good story. Damien
  11. Damien Reynolds

    Charging electronic devices...

    This may seem like a no brainer, but for Americans, there are considerations... 1) They don't use the same plugs in Spain. They don't even use the same voltage (220 v. 110) 2) The beautiful thing about your standard home charger, even with US style plugs, is that they typically handle the...
  12. Damien Reynolds

    How do you count your caminos?

    I know the question kinda sucks. So earlier this year, on the VDLP, I had a discussion with a Spaniard. We talked about his walking experience. He told me he's walked like 4 caminos but it drives him nuts, sometimes, when he talks to other people, and they claim 5, all from Sarria. I...
  13. Damien Reynolds

    Live music on the camino?

    So like some of my most memorable times spent in any place anywhere is enjoying live music. A band, a dude with a guitar, a full on concert. Any suggestions for where to find it on the camino? Now being a walker, I'm not interested in going out at midnight, i realize this may hurt my chances. On...
  14. Damien Reynolds

    Garbanzo beans are so much better in Spain

    So like, i have to get this off my chest. On a recent trip on the Camino I discovered Garbanzos. In the USA, they come in a can, in Spain they come in a glass jar. The one's in the USA are stiffer. Like the texture is important. Its like they aren't cooked enough in the USA. In Spain they are...
  15. Damien Reynolds

    Hi friends. I'm back in the USA.

    Mar 15 - June 15, 2023. Vdlp, Norte, Coastal Portuguese. Primitivo. I lost 35 pounds, but found friends.
  16. Damien Reynolds

    Best / Recommended Pizza places on the camino?

    So with little more to add to the wealth of information offered here, I am thinking we need a good pizza place recommendation list! Would love to see other's thoughts and suggestions... I have two places: Arzua (Multiple Caminos including Frances): Il Fornacio - most definitely the best pizza...
  17. Damien Reynolds

    Last Minute VDLP with no planning, where credencial, which train station to arrive?

    OK so I decided like earlier last week to walk the VDLP with no planning. I leave from California in literally 10 days (3/15). But I need to know the best way to get a credencial there (usually Ivar sends me one, but I am not sure I'll have enough time to get it.) Where in Seville, should i...
  18. Damien Reynolds

    Need a new route (March 2023)

    Hi again friends. I am getting antsy. It's been like 4 months since i was in Spain/Portugual. So as I told my sister (f*** it), i am going to go back. Here's the thing tho, i am looking for suggestions for a route that is appropriate for mid march to mid april. After that there is no doubt I'll...
  19. Damien Reynolds

    Lost & Found Found!!! 5/12/22 - Travel Money Belt - 4 km outside of Pontvedra

    Hi... anyone out there hear of a perigrino/a losing their money belt today? It was just lying on the path. I am sure someone wants it back. There is no ID inside. I have it and would very happily return it to the rightful owner if they can describe it and it's contents... I am in Pontevedra...
  20. Damien Reynolds

    Coastal vs Central (Portuguese) in December

    Hi friends. So I am one or two days out of Porto and I soon will have to make a decision... to coastal or central after Porto? I expect to arrive in Porto either Nov 27th or 28th after a very very wet journey from Lisbon on the central route. I'll probably take a rest day in Porto, so my journey...

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