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  1. LGLG

    Cell phone vs SIM ; Lourdes Sept. 28th

    In the past I stayed in a nunnery but I really can't remember who it was run by. This time, with my husband, we found a place through booking.com - most accommodation in Lourdes is very reasonably priced, basic but pleasant. Ours was hotel st Clair - nice people but there are many similar places...
  2. LGLG

    Cell phone vs SIM ; Lourdes Sept. 28th

    Yes indeed, after 2 planes, 4 buses, 2 subways and 3 trains, we finally had our first Camino day walking today... hooray!!!!
  3. LGLG

    Cell phone vs SIM ; Lourdes Sept. 28th

    That should work out well with your connections. Do buy your train ticket on line first - it will be cheaper also directly through oui sncf. When we went to the Santiago de compostella pilgrim centre it was closed - maybe because it was the 15 th of august? I don't know whether you've been to...
  4. LGLG

    Cell phone vs SIM ; Lourdes Sept. 28th

    We re in Lourdes now and took the Le bus direct to Montparnassefrom CDG - we had bought our tickets on line and got onto a bus straight away - but not sure at the intervals if we had missed one (must say so on their site?) It’s not dark I. Lourdes at 5 and the place is not very big - many...
  5. LGLG

    Sticks or no sticks?

    I've always used poles on the Camino - and happily live under the illusion that the extra pair of legs takes less of my energy, and that they help me enormously with keeping a certain pace and rhythm. I never even thought of researching how to use them, so I may very well be one of those people...
  6. LGLG

    (Inflatable mattress?)Camino in 23 days

    Fair enough consideration, but obviously not all. I remember one time this was on the Finisterre route, with the albergues paced a day's walk in between. If I hadnt been able to sleep on the floor, it would have had to be outside somewhere. Thanks for your warning though, because maybe I rely...
  7. LGLG

    (Inflatable mattress?)Camino in 23 days

    Interesting... I travel very, very light =app 4kg, but a very thin lightweight foam roll up mat is something I would not do without - because for me it has multiple uses. I have slept on it in between beds in the summer months when the albergue was full, usually later in the day, and when I...
  8. LGLG

    10 days without sleeping bag or liner?

    And also out of consideration for those after you... please use a liner. Mine is silk, so small the biggest risk i’ll lose it on the way!
  9. LGLG

    help with packing list

    I understand, because I'm sorely tempted also to take my mini ipad to keep records on, but I don't agree with the statement: it ways next to nothing! I've thrown out several next-to-nothing weights out of my backpack on my first camino (even if they were only 5 or 10 g!) Kindle on your phone...
  10. LGLG

    Sarong or quick dry towel?

    Silk or silk like sarong - multiple uses ,e.g after shower, extra bed liner or sheet when sleeping on a mat, beach, etc. etc. plus a small light travel towel for me ( because it's easier to dry hanging from a backpack e.g.
  11. LGLG

    Tourniquet: Does anyone bring one on the Camino?

    I'm rethinking pepper spray now ... ha
  12. LGLG

    No Pack

    I did the santiago to finisterre leg several years ago, with just a simple waist belt - the one that has room for two 1/2liter water bottles in a small pouch in between. In that pouch I had a toothbrush and small paste, a cut off piece of soap to last the distance and a silk wraparound skirt I...

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