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  1. BrienC

    What time of year do people do their planning?

    Thank you for your thoughts, Tom. Planning after the holidays seems to be the most common answer to my question. In 2016, I walked the Via de la Plata during the fall season. You just don't do that route in summer. The heat is too dangerous. And springtime, as you've noted is very busy. Walking...
  2. BrienC

    What time of year do people do their planning?

    I think we're a bit off subject, but I think—after two Caminos and many other long-distance adventures—I'm tired of taking it all too seriously. And thanks for your thoughts, Robo.
  3. BrienC

    What time of year do people do their planning?

    I used to be a project manager. We had this saying, "Plan, plan, plan, and then throw it out the window the first day of the project—'cause nothing goes according to plan." So, now I do as little planning as I have to. I was just asking in general, as a curiosity more than anything.
  4. BrienC

    What time of year do people do their planning?

    I'm always recommending the "wing it" approach, but it seems that many people are too scared to do that.
  5. BrienC

    What time of year do people do their planning?

    That was the general time of year I was thinking the answer would be from most folks.
  6. BrienC

    What time of year do people do their planning?

    I prefer the fall myself.
  7. BrienC

    What time of year do people do their planning?

    I hear ya. I'm letting the idea of another Camino next fall brew in the old grey matter.
  8. BrienC

    What time of year do people do their planning?

    I'm assuming that Spring is the high season for most non-Spanish pilgrims. But my question is when do these people do their planning, what time of year, how early or late leading up to their Camino? Thanks Much,
  9. BrienC

    He said, She said, They said.

    One of the many sayings I've seen on the Camino, “Su Camino es el tuyo para caminar y sólo tuyo,” which I understand to mean, “Your pathway is yours to make and yours alone.”
  10. BrienC

    Connected . . . or disconnected?

    Definitely not the only one. I use my smartphone as you mentioned. This is the advice I give to people: Option One: Drop the tech and leave your smartphone or tablet at home, going completely without technology, if you can, and enjoy the peace and quiet. But beware, technology will be all...
  11. BrienC

    Your accommodation doesn't make you a pilgrim!

    Great thread, JohnnieWalker! I walked the CF with a friend last summer and we stayed in nearly every option of lodging possible, including a couple nights tenting and a couple nights in the Parador in Santiago (unfortunately, not the Royal suite). But the absolute best experiences were in...
  12. BrienC

    Please read this about Bed Bugs

    SYates is always modest, but her article is spot on and, as always, well written. I and others on this forum don't always agree on the chemicals to use, but we certainly agree on doing all we can to not perpetuate the problem by transporting the buggers along the Camino, or back home.
  13. BrienC

    Did/Does this forum help you?

    Great thread SYates! I see the donation as an investment that pays off in savings on gear, travel, perhaps even on an avoided adventure in a less favorable route selection, etc. Thanks for the reminder, and thanks to Ivar and mods for their hard work.
  14. BrienC

    Whhoaahh!! It certainly is crowded this year!!

    Nicely done David! I especially like the perspective, "so many people to meet!"
  15. BrienC

    Will they hate me?

    From my experience: The day begins, perhaps an hour before good light, our senses dull from the previous day’s exertion. Eyes kept closed as long as possible as other walkers of the Camino are heard nearby, rustling through bags, dressing, finding a lost whatever. Each morning starts the same...
  16. BrienC

    Are we making it all too easy?

    Quite the thought provoking thread. Well done. IMHO, the question of whether forum members should or should not answer people's questions if the answer is too obvious or easily researched with Google seems rather moot. I have not seen a question asked of this forum go unanswered. For most of...
  17. BrienC

    Bedbug Question! Settle our debate!

    You have to love the ambiguity of a sentence like that.
  18. BrienC

    Bedbug Question! Settle our debate!

    The poor thing. I know this does happen, and that is why this is such a passionate topic. Thank you for sharing, Deb, both your story and the antihistamines;-) And, you may be on to something there with the sugar. I've no doubt my wife is sweeter than I, whether from the white wine or not. But...
  19. BrienC

    Bedbug Question! Settle our debate!

    Kanga, Studying insects, and I suppose how to kill them, is indeed important work (unless you are the bug). I contend that non-toxic formulas are -- and shall remain -- an option for those people wishing to avoid carcinogens, such as Hamilton-Arvisais. Additionally, I do take it personally when...
  20. BrienC

    Bedbug Question! Settle our debate!

    And where do you come by such "knowledge," pray tell?

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