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  1. markie6

    How do you feel when you finish a camino?

    Very much this. I've always arrived on my own and have enjoyed the smiles and happy faces in the Cathedral Square. It was my first time going to mass for maybe 25 years also. I also like the feeling of pilgrim watching along the route, have sometimes picked up the odd straggler for a few days (...
  2. markie6

    Camino fatigue?

    I mean this in the nicest way possible... I think it might be time for you to break up with the camino... maybe a trial separation. If you have tied all your happiness to walking caminos and are now feeling jaded then perhaps it's time for something new ? I don't mean walking thru different...
  3. markie6

    Coffee

    I've always stopped at this place Restaurante Confiteria Asturcón Yagual It's situated right on the trail IIRC and has nice cakes and coffee
  4. markie6

    Snake identification

    Fab photo. I've only ever seen one once on Camino...just before Manjarin... probably same type of snake although my photo only really shows the snakes tail trying to get out of my way nice 1
  5. markie6

    On the Camino: One Day at a Time, one Photo at a Time 11.0

    Time travelling again :P
  6. markie6

    Where do ( did ) you walk locally in 2024?

    Always love the view after going up the steps and past the flint wall :)
  7. markie6

    Where do ( did ) you walk locally in 2024?

    I live in Sussex but am fortunate to be able to use a friends static caravan in North Cornwall and be able to walk from lots of locations near there. The tourists arrive when the nice photos appear and give them ideas :) I have completed maybe 500km of the path now but not able to do a...
  8. markie6

    Where do ( did ) you walk locally in 2024?

    A few days back from me walking some more of the South West Coastal Path in Devon and Cornwall , England.
  9. markie6

    Few questions - advice

    On odd occasions when I have had too many wet clothes for a day or so I have used a small piece of climbing rope with pegs and safety pins , hung from my backpack to dry as I walked. I'm never bothered about how it looks :) yes to the spork. my top tip is always bringing my own pillow case
  10. markie6

    What's changed?

    Concur with the rest above. 2018 to 2022 , around a 25% increase. September time (booked St Jean and Roncesvalles only ) busy but never struggled for a bed when I decided to stop Flights and trains were more expensive when I was watching the early prices, Eurostar was 20% more but SNCF was...
  11. markie6

    Did it make a difference

    All experiences change people IMO .. hard not to be affected by all the people around you sharing similar goals. I've chatted to pilgrims who were using their time to decide on momentous life choices, divorce or not , which career , mourning loss of loved ones. I went searching for some peace...
  12. markie6

    Are there Book swaps on the Camino. What book would you take.

    Lots of books get discarded on Camino (weight ) . I've only ever taken a guidebook and I have learnt more language by conversing with fellow pilgrims and the locals than by other means.
  13. markie6

    Afraid of top bed without fence

    It is rare to find bunk beds with no rail but they are there. It's also quite rare to not be offered a choice but again YMMV. To others your fear might seem slightly irrational but it's your fears and that's all good. I'd try not to worry about it until you find a rare example of an albergue...
  14. markie6

    Night Hikes / Star Gazing

    I was walking in Sept 22 for the conjunction of the moon and Jupiter (IIRC) and saw loads of pilgrims who were out especially. As others have said. the meseta will be your best chances
  15. markie6

    The booking ahead problem: Is it a problem?

    My caminos have only been during busy season and while I have booked St Jean & Roncesvalles I have never needed to book any further. Some people like to know where they will be staying, others like the freedom to choose where as they get there or when they get tired It's not a problem ... and...
  16. markie6

    Ordering beer in Spain

    Yes to this, very nice. Also I have gotten by easilly with asking for grande cerveza. trying to be polite works wonders.
  17. markie6

    Outdated credential

    Lots of people cannot do a full camino in one go due to work, home and other issues and subsequently have credencials that span many years. you will be fine
  18. markie6

    A long (winding) road.

    More Acebo views Sept 22 end of day 16 ? IIRC
  19. markie6

    On the Camino: One Day at a Time, one Photo at a Time 11.0

    Arzua Sep 22 Relaxing in the town readying for the next days arrival in Santiago Blessed are the cheesemakers
  20. markie6

    On the Camino: One Day at a Time, one Photo at a Time 11.0

    Not much changed..not the biggest fan of the showers though.. little bit of a free for all (sept 22)

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