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  1. J Willhaus

    Surprised at our test results poncho vs jacket

    Mine absorb or wick through my straps. Also the pack cover makes the pack fit differently and less comfortably with the raincoat so I will stick with a good poncho from now on.
  2. J Willhaus

    Re: Current Lunch Prices

    When we bought wine at the "restaurant supplier" in Santo Domingo de la Calzada for the albergue where we were serving we bought bulk Rioja wine.
  3. J Willhaus

    Walking with a messenger bag rather than a backpack

    Maybe do a trial run of walking 4-6 hours with it loaded as you plan to take it first.
  4. J Willhaus

    LIVE from the Camino Camino home to home, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

    OK, what is the new plan for getting the boots?
  5. J Willhaus

    Bus times Monbus

    I don't remember if the daily bus has wifi or a restroom or not. It is comfortable though and the seats recline (one of my students slept the whole way from the airport to Sarria) and this one stops at every wide spot and community in the road to let locals (and pilgrims) on and off. Yes some...
  6. J Willhaus

    Re: Current Lunch Prices

    You are kind of missing my point. It is a pilgrimage for many people who are seeking and not a travel opportunity. The goals are different.
  7. J Willhaus

    Another Boring Kit Thread

    I had to give lessons on the albergue ninja tactics to my university student group on the Camino last winter... I remember on my first Camino being in awe of a guy who was an experienced pilgrim and that he never woke anyone in the bunk room. He was there and then he was gone each morning!
  8. J Willhaus

    Surprised at our test results poncho vs jacket

    Yup! I used to think my rain coat was "all that", but now I swear by my Altus poncho. It is like wearing a jacket with sleeves that covers both you and your pack. I got mine in person in Pamplona last year at Caminoteca although Ivar has them on the forum store now, too. I know some people also...
  9. J Willhaus

    Showers

    Yes, it is generally possible. Most albergues will want you out the door by 8 a.m. so plan accordingly. Some albergues have hot water on demand so no issues with cold water there. Many pilgrims shower early so they can also wash their clothes and get them hung out to dry. Showering later in the...
  10. J Willhaus

    Another Boring Kit Thread

    I am not a fan of the headlamp in the bunk room. I use a tiny red map reading light pointed only at the floor. If you an early riser, please leave the bunk room like a ghost. Quietly throw all your belongings into the middle of your sleep sack and carry them out to the common room to pack to...
  11. J Willhaus

    Backpack size

    Yes, my husband and I both use a Breas Z2 for travel and for camping trips. I carry it and all the associated cords, etc. in a regular 13 liter stuff sack. It is small enough that I can put it in the bed with me at an albergue. For camping we have larger EXP brand batteries and his will last 7...
  12. J Willhaus

    Muxia accommodations

    I also like the Xunta municipal, but you need to have walked there per the hospitalero (in case you were thinking of taking the bus).
  13. J Willhaus

    Backpack size

    Well I did bring some university students last winter who brought huge packs (60 liter plus) and way too many clothes. I tried to provide guidance, but they weren't good at self-editing. In the end, you either carry the material or you start culling along the way.
  14. J Willhaus

    Re: Current Lunch Prices

    As a hospitalera, I have met many pilgrims who just decided to walk a Camino without a lot of planning. Admittedly the ones from overseas have to do some planning such as buying a plane ticket, but not everyone does a lot of planning. They are on pilgrimage to seek and not here as a "trip" or a...
  15. J Willhaus

    Backpack size

    Mine is 42 liters. I have used it in winter and I also carry a travel CPAP. Unless you already have a big backpack and don't want to buy a new one, you don't need a 55 liter in most cases. In the winter you are often wearing your clothes to keep warm so you are not carrying them in your backpack.
  16. J Willhaus

    Muxia accommodations

    Bela Muxia is great.
  17. J Willhaus

    standard of living/quality of life in Spain

    I heard a speaker once discuss his upbringing as a child on a dairy farm in an Oklahoma summer. He said "We didn't even know that we were hot until we visited a friend who had air conditioning." Prior he had nothing with which to compare his circumstances. Is the grass greener in Spain? I'd...
  18. J Willhaus

    LIVE from the Camino Chrissy on the Camino Sanabrés

    Nothing embarrassing about 10 km up a hill. Sounds like it was a rewarding day and evening.
  19. J Willhaus

    Dexcom

    Glad you are at least able to get something shipped to Ivar. Thanks for sharing your process. I am sure it will help someone else in the future. I know we are always stressing about our various injectable medications and CPAP stuff, especially for long trip.
  20. J Willhaus

    LIVE from the Camino Walking the CF for Teresa

    Any gritty pilgrims yet? Hope you are finding someone to dine with.

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