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  1. SirenGray

    Spanish Induction Stove Tops...Alien Tech? or How to operate controls?

    My introduction to induction stovetops was in Portugal following my first camino, the CF, four years ago. I was taking a few days rest before heading home and was excited to cook for myself again. After what seemed like ages trying to get the stove to work, I accidentally set a pan on a burner...
  2. SirenGray

    Extra cushioning or versatility for El Camino del Norte?

    I can feel your excitement and anticipation as you prepare for your first Camino. Having just completed del Norte a few weeks ago, walking the entire way through weather extremes from perfectly lovely days to extremely hot temps and into endless days of rain, I would encourage you to not worry...
  3. SirenGray

    LIVE from the Camino ‘The Way’ or ‘No Way’

    As I crossed that same bridge just a few short weeks ago, I wondered what it would look like if the stream beneath rose a little more…then promptly slipped going down the far end of the bridge, banging my knee on the rocks underfoot. If only I’d waited, I’d have had my answer and I could’ve had...
  4. SirenGray

    Hello raincoat, my old friend

    Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant! I finished the del Norte last Sunday and am now resting comfortably in my warm and cozy home. However!… I feel every single drippy word you’ve written, reliving the “why am I here” sentiment as though my soaking wet raincoat (inside and out) were adhering to my...
  5. SirenGray

    Credential is full, where to acquire a new one on del Norte

    I hesitate to say anything about the Albergue de Peregrinos in Soto de Luiña as I don’t want to come across as disrespectful or judgemental , but I also feel I could offer an update to conditions we found there this afternoon. When we arrived at the anlbergue about 17:30, we didn’t know where to...
  6. SirenGray

    Credential is full, where to acquire a new one on del Norte

    Excellent idea! Wish I’d thought of it. 😁
  7. SirenGray

    Credential is full, where to acquire a new one on del Norte

    Wonderful, trecile! We will be there tomorrow. Muchos gracias!
  8. SirenGray

    Credential is full, where to acquire a new one on del Norte

    Thank you, Saint Mike ll. We have yet to find a church open on the entire journey, even on Sundays! Even Santa Eulalia was locked up tight yesterday… while there was a service being held inside! So bizarre. I’ll keep my eyes open for sizable albergues—and open churches—ahead.
  9. SirenGray

    Credential is full, where to acquire a new one on del Norte

    I am currently in Soto del Barco and, because several recent sellos have been quite large taking up two spaces, I find I have only two sello spaces left. What to do? Can anyone suggest known places on the Camino ahead where a new credential would be available? Should I simply have the back of my...
  10. SirenGray

    LIVE from the Camino Fourth time a charm?

    You are an inspiration, Old Hill You are an inspiration, Old Hillwalker! Blessings and Godspeed on you, and BUEN CAMINO!
  11. SirenGray

    Best transport from BCN to Irun

    This sounds perfect! Thanks so much!
  12. SirenGray

    Top Tip (No 2)

    Z Buen Camino!
  13. SirenGray

    Best transport from BCN to Irun

    I greatly appreciate all of the great input and options offered! I looked at Vueling, which would be perfect, and there are 3 seats left on the one flight I could take. But, my young traveling companion isn’t available now to book his flight, and I won’t know until we arrive in Barcelona if my...
  14. SirenGray

    Best transport from BCN to Irun

    Thank you so much, peregrina2000 and grayland, for the quick replies! My daughter lives in Barcelona, thus, the overnight with her. While I know she’ll help me, I want to get things squared away as much as possible now. I’m reminding myself that it will all be fine because the Camino provides...
  15. SirenGray

    Top Tip (No 2)

    Walking into Santiago in October of 2019 at the end of the Camino Frances, I swore I would NEVER walk anywhere EVER again! Three weeks later, I was planning my next Camino, not to do it over but to do it better. An adventurer at 69 years of age, I begin the del Norte in less than two weeks...
  16. SirenGray

    Best transport from BCN to Irun

    I will be arriving in Barcelona from Seattle on the evening of 9/12/23 and heading to Irún the next day with plans to start hiking on 9/14. Can anyone suggest the best—or maybe quickest and cheapest—way to complete that portion of my journey? I’m finding online train and bus schedules confusing...

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