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  1. Kathy F.

    Plastic Storage Bins in Santiago???

    I use the big, boxy blue bags from IKEA that zip up the middle. My backpack and poles fit perfectly, the shape is spot on, and it is light enough to slip into my backpack and carry with me for the return trip.
  2. Kathy F.

    The cowboy bar is open.

    So glad to hear! What a notable place.
  3. Kathy F.

    How to decide how long to walk for

    Were you tired or bored? Just curious.
  4. Kathy F.

    How to decide how long to walk for

    The first 10 days are for your body. The second 10 days are for your mind. The last 10 days are for your soul. Welcome to this forum! You won’t find better advice anywhere. Buen Camino.
  5. Kathy F.

    Roncesvalles or Burguete?

    If you have the energy, go as far as you want. I suspect most pilgrims stop at Roncevalles at the end of that day because they are simply exhausted.
  6. Kathy F.

    Getting from Orisson to Roncesvalles

    Whichever way you go, use your hiking pokes. No sense in injuring yourself right out of the gate.
  7. Kathy F.

    Overcrowded Camino Frances

    I just read the news article that you sourced for your post. I am much relieved that I am not the only one distressed by the numbers of people who travel the CF, as pilgrims, with suitcases. Travel the CF! It is a wonderful journey! If you drive, take a bus tour, etc. enjoy the journey...
  8. Kathy F.

    Travel woes - trapped in Dubai

    Glad to hear that you are, literally, back on track! Buen Camino. It can only get better.
  9. Kathy F.

    Travel woes - trapped in Dubai

    I had forgotten about the catastrophic rainfall recently - where was my head??? I hope you are dry and somewhat comfortable in Madrid - there are worse places to get stranded. What is the airline doing about your packs? Are they going to send them to - where - what hotel? How long do they...
  10. Kathy F.

    Travel woes - trapped in Dubai

    Wow. Very sorry to hear about all this stress so early in your journey! It sounds like you have the absolute right attitude. What is going on in Dubai??
  11. Kathy F.

    Hiking up O Cebreiro in the Rain

    Be not afraid.
  12. Kathy F.

    Route Napoleon closed (April 1, 2024) for a few days, due to weather

    This happened to me in May 2013. I walked to Roncesvalles via the ValCarlos that day instead. Quite doable.
  13. Kathy F.

    Transport back from Orisson if full booked

    You know, if you are reasonably healthy, you can walk from SJPdP to Roncevalles in one day. I know of a very out-of-shape 60+ year old who did it and had a very successful Camino to SdC. I just want to throw that into the discussion.
  14. Kathy F.

    Rethinking my CF-ish route after Burgos (and I start in 7 days!)

    Oh, no! Why do you want to skip the meseta??!! I found the meseta to be one of my favorite parts of the CF. It is relatively flat and you can see your objective. The sky is especially big there and, for me, I had a special sense of peace and, yet, adventure. I can't really explain it. Pilgrims...
  15. Kathy F.

    Where is the "drinking pilgrim" statue?

    I haven't seen this before - I guess it is after my time. Isn't there also an old, scarecrow-y statue along that route before you get to Astorga? Or did this replace it? By the Way, at first I thought you were mocking my profile photo when you mentioned a statue of a drinking pilgrim.
  16. Kathy F.

    Cost - Frances vs. Portuguese?

    I found the costs to be pretty much the same between the two routes. That being said, I found more options to be available on the Frances, simply, I suspect, because it is more popular. The friendliness and helpfulness was equal on both. I wish I could give you the numbers you want/need for...
  17. Kathy F.

    Hydration pack or water bottles?

    There are as many ways to do a Camino as there are pilgrims! Buen Camino, friend!
  18. Kathy F.

    Hydration pack or water bottles?

    I took water bottles. Some mention that, with a hydration pack, you don't have to stop to drink. I see that as a drawback. I think it is a good idea to stop when you drink. Your body gets a needed rest, even if just for a few minutes, and you get some deep sips of water as needed. Water...
  19. Kathy F.

    Steep up hill - downhill like Alto de Perdon?

    I found the Brierly guidebook gave an excellent overview of the elevations and the optional paths. I recommend it.
  20. Kathy F.

    Descent into Portomarin

    I believe this is the route suggested in the Brierly guidebook.

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