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  1. Lindsay53

    The Camino will provide?

    "The Camino Provides" is the heading I use when posting live from the Camino. I have found it apt when considering the small kindnesses done by people I have met and the unexpected bits of good fortune I have experienced. I and most others I have encountered neither expect nor seek out such...
  2. Lindsay53

    LIVE from the Camino Chrissy on the Camino Sanabrés

    Enjoying following your journey Chrissy. If you are stopping in Xunqueira de Ambia I thoroughly recommend Casa Tomas.
  3. Lindsay53

    LIVE from the Camino The massacre of a dear resting place.

    From my very poor Spanish I understand from the above posts that there is a local man who does not want the oasis and has destroyed it?
  4. Lindsay53

    LIVE from the Camino Account of a very challenging day SJPdP to Roncesvalles (crazy weather)

    An interesting day garlicbread! Glad to see you heeded the advice of the Pilgrims Office and the members here and did not attempt the Route Napoleon. A bit of anxiety is perfectly normal and with that hard first day behind you, you will soon settle down to the pilgrims daily routine. Buen Camino!
  5. Lindsay53

    Just a liner or sleeping bag? (Possible weather change)

    Bring a sleeping bag. You only need a cheap, lightweight one. Not that much heavier than a liner and the albergues are often quite cold. Also you can bet there will not be a Decathlon close by if you need one.
  6. Lindsay53

    And we are off! to a roaring start!

    Buen Camino!
  7. Lindsay53

    Did it make a difference

    It made a difference to me, and I enjoyed it enough the first time to want to go back and do it again. Each time I discover something new about myself, not big things maybe but the clarity that comes with the walking has helped me make some decisions to be implemented on my return home.
  8. Lindsay53

    1,000 Miles in a Lumbar Pack: Ultralight Camino de Santiago Packing List

    A very interesting video. A little too minimalist for me in some areas like first aid equipment and lack of sleeping bag, however it is a workable system.
  9. Lindsay53

    Pilgrim numbers on the Via are down slightly

    Looking at the Via Facebook page, there seems to be fairly large numbers at the moment and even some bed anxiety.
  10. Lindsay53

    Need help deciding to bring or not to bring

    Yes, it is a weight saving. However from a purely personal POV I don't like reading on my phone or taking it out to check the time. Kindle and watch for me and I can live with the extra weight.
  11. Lindsay53

    Need help deciding to bring or not to bring

    Hi Nina, my 2c worth. Take the kindle. Always nice to chill out for an hour or two reading before bed ot when doing your washing. Take the smartwatch. Always nice to see how far you have come and your heart rate etc. Take the trekking poles. Your knees will thank you. Take the hair brush. Take...
  12. Lindsay53

    It has begun!

    Buen Camino!
  13. Lindsay53

    25 km per day?

    25 km per day is a comfortable pace for me and is what I use when calculating how much time I will need for my Camino. Some days are longer, a few are shorter. It's all about what works best for you.
  14. Lindsay53

    O Cruceiro da Ulla

    I'm sorry I have no useful information for you, I can only say that in May last year I arrived in Ponte Ulla and found O Cruceiro deserted. I resigned myself to walking on to the Xunta albergue 4 ks down the road and bought some food at the nearby supermarket, but as I walked past O Cruceiro...
  15. Lindsay53

    Bus station or airport for spending the night in Santiago?

    I don't remember seeing many benches or corners at the bus station where you could lie down. The airport may be a better option.
  16. Lindsay53

    Shantiago - a Camino song in shanty style

    This is brilliant! 😍
  17. Lindsay53

    New Forum Topic... Portable Clothes Wringer?

    Just have clothing that is quick drying.
  18. Lindsay53

    Two pilgrims trapped in tree by a cow

    I had a similar incident on the West Highland Way. A herd of cows in a narrow lane with stone walls on each side. They were placid enough but had they decided to move when I was walking past them I would have had nowhere to go. I climbed down to the nearby railway line and walked along there...
  19. Lindsay53

    Would I be likely to encounter leeches on the CF in April/May?

    As a fellow Australian I can tell you that there is no chance of leeches of the type you are talking about and I don't think there is any real chance of any sort of leech encounter at all. Buen Camino!
  20. Lindsay53

    Chinese shops???

    When looking for a charging cable for my Garmin watch the bloke in the Chino was very helpful, going through all his stock even though he did not have one to suit. The bloke in El Corte Ingles on the other hand waved me off with a 'no' and did not even bother to look even though they sold Garmin...

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