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  1. johnnyman

    Which Camino do I choose?

    Cool, I will check it out!
  2. johnnyman

    Which Camino do I choose?

    Well, my friend and I want to hug the coast as much as possible. I'll check out the Camino Vasco. About 16-18 days of walking from Irun to Sahagun? NOTE: I just looked at the Vasco route, and neither one of us are keen on retracing our steps. In other words, re-visiting the parts of the Camino...
  3. johnnyman

    Which Camino do I choose?

    OK, here's the plan: I will walk from Irun along the Camino del Norte, then head south at some point to meet with friends in Sahagun and Leon. A friend who lives in Spain, with whom I walked my first Camino, is joining me and so is involved in the planning, but I wonder if anybody out there has...
  4. johnnyman

    Which Camino do I choose?

    Howdy from Texas, y'all: In 2011, I walked from Pamplona to Sahagun, took a train and bus to Sarria, then walked on into Santiago. Next summer, I am meeting several of my walking companions in either Leon or Sahagun, and walking with them from there to Santiago. I was thinking of walking from...
  5. johnnyman

    Has the Camino helped your career?

    The Camino (last summer) hasn't necessarily helped my career, but I'm sure it has helped me. I'm a public school teacher, and not the most patient, tolerant and nurturing-type person, but a lot of people have remarked this year how much I have changed. Calmer is one description ...
  6. johnnyman

    What are the Do's and Don'ts of Albergue Etiquette?

    I wore earplugs every night and slept pretty well, especially for someone who has lots of sleep issues, including being an extremely light sleeper. Unfortunately, I also snore and bothered people a few times, I know. One night, a woman came over to my top bunk and woke me up, saying I was...
  7. johnnyman

    What are the Do's and Don'ts of Albergue Etiquette?

    My only unpleasant albergue stays were in the larger cities. When we stayed at the smaller albergues and avoided the traditional end stage locations, it ranged from pleasant to wonderful ...
  8. johnnyman

    Generosity on the Camino

    You sure she wasn't just a little cuckoo? :?
  9. johnnyman

    Getting a bed

    Well, I ain't gonna let it spoil mine. I'm going to leave my old impatient, grumpy self at home and begin anew ... :)
  10. johnnyman

    Trail snacks

    Yo, peoples Heard people on here talk about the joys of having peanut butter on the Camino. Bought myself a big jar to bring with me, but the damn thing weighs nearly two pounds! Can one find the stuff in markets along the way?
  11. johnnyman

    Assuming it was 'weight-free' what luxury would you take?

    How stinky can I expect to get in 30 days, anyway? Seriously ...
  12. johnnyman

    Bed Bugs

    If I drape a treated sheet over the bed, then sleep in a treated sleeping bag liner, am I fairly safe from these stupid bugs?
  13. johnnyman

    Assuming it was 'weight-free' what luxury would you take?

    My bed ...
  14. johnnyman

    Those Fly Thingies

    Fly thingies!
  15. johnnyman

    Getting a bed

    Have been reading quite a bit about "rushing to get a bed." How common is this along the Frances? And what about waiting in long lines to get into the albergues, to get a bed, a shower, etc.? Is this an everyday thing?
  16. johnnyman

    Three reasons to go on pilgrimage; you may have more

    Crap, I hope the Rapture doesn't happen in May. Of course, I won't be going anywhere, so I guess I'll still be able to do my Camino in June!
  17. johnnyman

    Took the plunge

    Well, shoot, thank ya mister, I believe I will ...
  18. johnnyman

    Took the plunge

    Thanks again, y'all. (I threw in the Texas "y'all" on purpose :wink: ). It's apparent from this forum that I'm going to meet some wonderful folks out there. Seven weeks to go!
  19. johnnyman

    Took the plunge

    Rebekah, I would love to stop by your place. In fact, I'll make a note of it right now ... maybe by the time I get there, I'll be a recovering fraidy-cat!
  20. johnnyman

    Bringing euros to Spain

    All this financial stuff is giving me a headache. I may order a small amt. of euros from my local bank, pay their somewhat exorbinant fee, and then just use the ATMs over in Spain, as most folks suggest. Better for me to keep things simple ...

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