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  1. JimG59

    Wisepilgrim app

    I found that distances between stages on apps were generally a 1-2 km less when compared with distance measured on my Garmin/strava. I wouldn’t get too fussed about it. It can often be a few Km from one side of town to the other.
  2. JimG59

    If you can access this film, please try to do so!

    Watched it last night. Free to view on Freevee. Great film and a great bunch of guys.
  3. JimG59

    Water, water...

    1 Litre water is enough for me. A swig every km if I need to conserve, usually not very often.
  4. JimG59

    Ordering beer in Spain

    Both are standard. The cana is about 200ml and the copa is about 300-330 ml size. I think if you just asked for a cerveza you might get the smaller size. Note the different info in post above. I was told the information I have given by a barman in a small bar.
  5. JimG59

    Ordering beer in Spain

    I’m just back after 18 nights in 6 Spanish cities. My ordering of a beer was simply a “copa cerveza”. I would say this was regular size, a cana was a small beer.
  6. JimG59

    Where do ( did ) you walk locally in 2024?

    Not sure how they never appeared as thumbnails, must practice a bit.
  7. JimG59

    Where do ( did ) you walk locally in 2024?

    A beautiful walk today up the Kilpatrick Hills to Loch Humphrey north of Clydebank in Scotland. I haven’t walked up here for months and it was good to get on this type of terrain to prepare me for the Camino del Norte in September. It was 10 mile door to door. We plan to do this walk 2 or 3...
  8. JimG59

    Cats on the Camino

    I remember hoping to get some food/drink in a small town/village, Pereje, on the CF last October. It was deserted of human habitation, not a soul to be seen. However, we counted more than 20 cats some in large groups eyeing us up as we invaded their space. 😂
  9. JimG59

    First stop out of Lisbon, Camino Portuguese.

    First day walked from Lisbon to Povoa de St Iria and train back to St Apolonia. Second day train from St Apolonia to Povoa
  10. JimG59

    Santiago cake

    Baked
  11. JimG59

    Santiago cake

    I had a lovely Santiago cake with ice cream as a dessert in a Spanish restaurant in Glasgow yesterday 😀. I also had a beef and chorizo empanada to start.
  12. JimG59

    Getting my Compostela home undamaged

    I’m sure the small gift shop opposite to the Pilgrims Office sells them for €2.
  13. JimG59

    Missed opportunities

    I couldn’t agree more. Where is the spontaneity that folks had in years gone by ? Little information about any aspect but just the wonder of embarking on this wonderful experience in front of us. What about the thoughts/experiences of the pilgrims of centuries ago ? Why not just just close...
  14. JimG59

    Where do ( did ) you walk ( locally ) in 2023?

    Yesterday I walked 26 miles (42km) on the Angus Coastal Path on the East coast of Scotland. Dundee to Arbroath. Our first stop was at 21km, for a beer and some nuts. Final stop in Arbroath for a beer and fish & chips in a seafront restaurant. This was a distance walk in preparation for our...
  15. JimG59

    Strangest food & drink on the Camino

    In our hotel in Santiago I ordered some orejas de cerdo, a Spanish delicacy. I normally translate the menu, but not this time. The picture looked good enough. I was served up a plate of pigs ears. I tried a good few before I was put off by the hairy ears. 😂😂
  16. JimG59

    Where do ( did ) you walk ( locally ) in 2023?

    On a winter holiday last week, I walked from our Tenerife resort, Golf del Sur to Mount Amirilla. Mainly over volcanic scrub and then a climb. A 12 mile round trip. Calf on left leg felt it next day.
  17. JimG59

    All the single ladies, all the single ladies

    We encountered many solo female pilgrims from all over the world. It will be great and you will be fine.
  18. JimG59

    How to get a Compostela without the crazy 100 k

    I walked the final 100k to Santiago, late October leaving Gonzar, and found it so quiet. A few people I encountered also commented on how quiet it was. It was so unexpected.
  19. JimG59

    Where do ( did ) you walk ( locally ) in 2023?

    Walked a 15 mile round trip through the West End of Glasgow, stopping halfway for a nice Indian meal and refreshments and a further large red 4 miles from home. Lovely.
  20. JimG59

    Having painful blisters unable to walk and have 7 days left. Currently in Santiago

    Had a few nice lunches and a dinner in San Martin Pinario In October after my Camino. Excellent value and great waiting staff.

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