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  1. Luther

    Mid-April to mid-May Camino Francés, my experiences, insights, mistakes and lessons

    Thanks for taking the time to share with us. I thoroughly enjoyed the read. I walked mid April to mid May in 2016, and have not made it back, but still hoping as I approach 70. I know the Camino has changed, but your experiences still mirrored mine. Busy alburges in the beginning, learning to...
  2. Luther

    What would you change about the CF - if you could?

    I'll put in my two cents worth of better "leave no trace" concept. Trash and graffiti. We could do better. Advice to self, if ever I can get back, "leave it better than you found it!" Buen Camino amigos.
  3. Luther

    Is a sleeping bag or a liner enough for the Camino in April?

    April 19-May 19, 2016, I took only a liner. I got by, but the first couple weeks were pretty chilly. I slept in my clothes most nights. I used albergue blankets a few times, and they helped a lot, but was always worried about bed bugs, thinking they probably didn't get washed every day. I would...
  4. Luther

    Porta Potties between towns

    There is, or was only one that I saw in in 2016, after Sarria. It came at a time I wasn't feeling well and REALLY needed one. I was so happy it wasn't locked. It had no toilet seat, but had paper and indoor plumbing tho!
  5. Luther

    Warm clothing for a late April departure?

    Nothing cotton. Layer. If you're from a cold climate, you can tolerate cold mornings (28 degrees F in 2016) as it warms up quickly as well as walking, for the first couple weeks. I only brought a sleeping bag liner but should have brought a light down bag. 'Bought gloves after Roncesvalles and...
  6. Luther

    Is my daily average goal too ambitious?

    Hi Handler. I walked the CF at age 60 in 31 days, with no full rest days. I trained with running a 10K several days a week, and also hiked with a backpack eventually to a few 20 mile days. The running and cardio will help you on the uphills, especially the first few days, and the other climbs...
  7. Luther

    AP News: Camino pilgrims help rural Spain’s emptying villages survive

    I've never met Giovanna but I know she taught with my brother at the University of Minnesota and has walked the Camino many times.
  8. Luther

    LIVE from the Camino swollen painful feet

    How're you doing peregrina? Are your feet holding up? One step at a time! Have a good day!
  9. Luther

    LIVE from the Camino swollen painful feet

    Shoot. So sorry to hear that. 'Hope you've gotten to a hospital or Dr. I have a friend who had to go around Estella and they helped her a lot. As your feet get swollen, the situation gets worse. Altra Lone Peaks are the widest toe box you can find, tho I'd suggest getting another half size...
  10. Luther

    first-timer packing list starting April 11

    Love this gear post. It looks like you're following thru hikers great lightweight gear lists. I also did SJPdP to SDC April 20 - May 20, 2016. I took only a sleeping bag liner (permethrin treated), but froze several nights in the first half. I'd bring a 40 degree bag or quilt, as light and...
  11. Luther

    Stress with finding accommodation

    Yes, it took me most of the Camino Frances to figure this out, but after Sarria, and after checking in, I looked at my day ahead and after waiting for any others to finish, asked the folks at the albergue to call ahead and make a reservation. It took all the stress off the next day, and no...
  12. Luther

    Camino numbers and compostelas

    That's an interesting one. I didn't see that in 2016, though I saw many tour buses dropping people off with small packs, a staff, and shell. I presumed they were walking into Santiago, but maybe not.
  13. Luther

    Camino numbers and compostelas

    Thanks. Just found a post from a few weeks ago about avoiding 2021. :-(
  14. Luther

    Camino numbers and compostelas

    How are the pilgrim numbers comparing this year? Still climbing?
  15. Luther

    Your one picture that captures how you feel about being on the Camino!

  16. Luther

    Does anyone have Orisson's PayPal address?

    Hang in there Brambles! :-) Your frustration is minor, and so typical of the entire Camino, at least for those of us who have/had never traveled abroad. It'll be no different standing in the wrong lines at foreign airports or trying to take the right train or bus, trying to speak to hospitaleros...
  17. Luther

    Dental Care

    Good luck. The dentist should be able to temporize it to last until you get home. It's possible to make a more permanent restoration if the office has a cad/cam machine that can make same-day crowns. Not sure if you'd find one there or not. Glad you found a dentist in Melide right next to you...
  18. Luther

    Fork in the road

    I'd love to be on one of those boring roads this morning as I head to work, wondering if I'll ever be able to come back! Buen Camino!
  19. Luther

    Backpacks in bars/cafes

    I'd take a look around and see what others are doing at that particular spot. If there's room inside, or if it's crowded. If there windows where you can see your pack outside, leave it outside for only a short time as you'll bring your food outside to eat. Some places it's fine to bring it in...
  20. Luther

    Is 16 Too Young?

    Hey What! I'll throw in on this, just for some thought. It sounds like you're wanting to do it for the right reasons, which is a great start. Maturity is the wild card. If you're a "mature and responsible" 16 year old, it's a huge difference from an immature one. Things like not leaving your...

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