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Seems like more and more find this the only reasonable option. However, it has downstream consequences, I imagine: poles (given away or otherwise) pile up at the terminus points of the Camino.
Has anyone heard of anyone collecting poles at, say, Santiago and dropping them off at key starting...
Love my Berks. Super lightweight like crocs but I imagine the foot bed is more anatomically designed than crocs. Super useful when your primary footwear is causing problems so you can walk long distances with them but lightweight and great for skanky showers!
Are you or anyone else aware of alternatives to Wise? Revolut is one, but as a Canadian, I was advised against that funds transfer platform because they did not have as robust banking practices as and affiliations with the Canadian banks. Will go with Wise unless someone highlights a better...
Anyone remember which banks have low/no fees. Pretty sure Unicaja is one - the only one?? Getting dinged 4-7 euros is too steep compared with our system in Canada. Looking into Wise and alternatives so scanning this long thread for details on that. I know someone's posted on that...I'll find...
Laurie's place is special. And she's a gem. Glad to know her as a friend. That labyrinth is on the cover of her latest book, Waybread. Since Laurie is a walking encyclopedia of the Camino following the modern resurgence in the mid 80s/early 90s, this is required reading. It's the history most of...
BIG fan of Stone Boat! Much love to Kim there. You've named some good ones. There's also Art Manton-Lowe near Triacastela. Art by Art. Nice gallery. Interesting man. Another person fundamentally and positively changed after the Camino. Davíd Vidal is mentioned in a post below: for sure. Casa...
Spotted Davíd on el Norte in 2019 at Father Ernesto's place...he was taking a break but he seemed well. He was back at La casa de los dios last year in May. nice to chat to him yet again...interesting guy and glad I've bumped into him on all 3 Caminos to date.
She does. Well, she did in the spring. It's a great booklet. You can track her down on the forum. I think the money she raises from booklet sales go to one of her many charitable endeavours.
They have loads and loads of extra space beyond the 30 beds. They were putting mattresses all over the place last night. I meant to ask Michelle, the hospitalera, what the real capacity is but it’s over 70 I’m sure probably quite a bit more. They’ll stick people in the rafters! We had at least...
We’re here now. Less of an issue than we expected. Still, booking SJPDP they Roncesvalles a good idea. That said, there are last minute cancellations- wouldn’t bank on them early but it happened in SJPDP, Orisson and beyond.
We’re not booking but get off Way by 2 latest to avoid heat and get a...
She’s fine. She said embarrassed, but fine. Ran into her and her US uni friends the other day on the way to Los Arcos. Fortunately the venom was minimal and affected only her forearm. She’s back on her Way.
Keen Newport devotee as well. Found them on day 10
Of first Camino in 2015; been living in them since. Did el Norte in a pair. back to Francés in 2 weeks with a pair. Great in the heat. Wear socks. Few stones enter but it happens occasionally; just use your pile or hand to push back the heel so...
The donativo at Zabaldika <3...communal meal. No matter what you have, it'll be a lovely experience.
Tapas in Santiago at Petiscos do Cardeal
Cafe Babia across from the big albergue in Burgos...spend the day!
I'm looking forward to Laurie's 2nd Toronto event. She'll read some excerpts from her re-published and lightly re-edited "A Hug for the Apostle" then she and I will have an informal conversation of questions and answers before we open it up to the audience. The Canadian Company of Pilgrims...
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