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  1. Phil71

    Having a hard time adjusting to French route after Madrid route

    Hey hey Robin, I was on the madrid just ahead of you. I'm home now, but if you want to continue that feel then the Salvador is for you. Maybe 5 days Leon to oviedo. But check out accommodation first, some of the albergues are closed. Suggestions here are then the primitivo, which is a great...
  2. Phil71

    Andalusia Tour

    There are some fantastic day walks in the sierras and alpoharras. The Alhambra is amazing but get your tickets a long way in advance. Ronda is a fascinating town (We only ended up there because our caminito del Rey was cancelled due to high winds).
  3. Phil71

    Time for a Backpacking Trip

    Safe trip Dave. Glad your recovery is going so well.
  4. Phil71

    Today Was A Wonderful Day :-)

    Great news Dave. Glad you're well on the road to recovery. Well done.
  5. Phil71

    Weights & Measures 19th v 21st Century

    From UK... pounds and ounces are simple enough. It's when you get to gallons and pints it gets me lost. We now use litres, but historically we understand gallons. But a US gallon is smaller than a UK gallon. So when trying to convert petrol (gasoline) prices I go to pieces......
  6. Phil71

    Are we Stealing on the Camino?

    Hi Dave. A unit here is a kw/hr so I think the same? But heating is gas and no air conditioning needed here!
  7. Phil71

    Are we Stealing on the Camino?

    Wow. I'm in the UK. Converting to US dollars for comparison I'm paying about 20 cents per unit. But my 2 month bill is about 75 dollars. I guess I am a) being ripped off and b) pretty frugal!
  8. Phil71

    Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, is on fire.

    Awful news. A disaster for the world but particularly the French people. Heart breaking.
  9. Phil71

    The "memorandum"

    If "minoram" is Latin for memorandum then yes, you can get one every 100 years at the monastery. I feel very lucky and honoured to have mine 😁
  10. Phil71

    Small Victories and Starting Back.

    Hi Dave. I will echo above posts. Slow and steady wins the race. Push yourself yes. But within limits. And you will get there. Back on these paths that we all love. Ultreia peregrino.
  11. Phil71

    Happy New Year Pilgrims!

    Gracias Ivar. Feliz año Nuevo para ti tambien
  12. Phil71

    Learning Basic Spanish

    I've been using duolingo for some years and mainly find it very useful and has got me to a level where I get complemented by Spanish people and can hold simple (if slow) conversations. Recently though I think it has become more focused to Mexican Spanish rather than Spanish Spanish. Just certain...
  13. Phil71

    Has anyone ever considered a Camino "round trip"?

    Not totally relevant but a short memory I want to share. I walked the Norte from Santander this June. 3 weeks of the best times with the best people. I walked alone and met so many wonderful friends. I walk faster than some, usually 35km a day so I left a few behind. I had 1 day in SdC then...
  14. Phil71

    Sleeping in the hostels

    I never sleep well in albergues. But I always stay in them. For me it is one of the most important parts of a Camino. As everyone has said, you meet people, cook together, share space and form bonds that can last a long time after your trip has ended. A Camino without that connection to people...
  15. Phil71

    Camino Portugues vs Camino del Norte: who's done both and can advise?

    I will just agree with the above. Norte is tough going. long distances per day, and always up or down hill. But it has it's rewards - the beaches are fantastic, as were all the people I met (but that can be true of any camino). The portuguese is easier going - shorter stages, and a lot flatter...
  16. Phil71

    Weather Update

    The previous week was rain every day. It's very unpredictable. Today was hot and sunny all day (Gijon).
  17. Phil71

    Weather Update

    On the Norte today at Gijon. Forecast was rain all day. My legs are burnt from the sun!
  18. Phil71

    Primitivo Weather... what was yours like?

    I was in June. Some good days, some cloud, one day heavy rain, warmer after Hospitales. But if you want to avoid mud, look to stay on the road before Tineo - the track gets very muddy (i think with cattle). Love David's albergue at Bodenaya - it really cemented the spirit of the camino, and...

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