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  1. marbuck

    Guided vs. Self-Guided Caminos

    Good on you Mack, at least you are out there walking the Camino and I think you will make a very good Pilgrim.
  2. marbuck

    Menu del dia or Menu de peregrino?

    Casa Rural's are the best for food and accommodation. You will always get a wonderful meal, the rooms are always good and the wine is always better. If ever I walk the CF again I will try and stay in as many CR as possible. It will cost you more but the experience is worth it.
  3. marbuck

    Words, words, words. Which ones bug you and why?

    Paris Texas: I remember the movie well!
  4. marbuck

    How to deal with dogs?

    I was attacked by a dog on the Le Puy route, I still have the ripped waterproof trousers, if it was not for my wife striking the dog with her walking pole I fear I would have been seriously injured. Not all dogs are nice so beware.
  5. marbuck

    Eating in Roncesvalles

    A bad meal is always made better if shared in good company!
  6. marbuck

    Let's talk weight... BODY weight

    We never lost an ounce, but god, we had a good time!
  7. marbuck

    What did it mean to you?

    You do come across all sorts of pilgrims during your walk. Most of them are very nice people.
  8. marbuck

    What did it mean to you?

    My wife and I laughed about it later, it did not put us off our Camino. We are going back for our fourth walk this year, this time in Italy.
  9. marbuck

    What did it mean to you?

    Nice to think that is how it is but it is not always so. Last year between Condom and SJPDP on the Le Puy route I had been walking with a Frenchman for a few days when he asked me what I did before I retired. When I replied that I had been a house painter his attitude towards me changed. Within...
  10. marbuck

    Tipping etc

    Being from Australia where restaurant staff are paid a proper wage and do not have to rely on tips for a living, we find it difficult to tip in Europe. So we do what we do in Australia, tip if the service is exceptional but the staff do not expect it. Enjoy Portugal, it's wonderful.
  11. marbuck

    Why do YOU go on pilgrimage?

    I think the infrastructure on the CF has a lot to do with how popular it is. Where else in the world can you walk for 800km and get amazing scenery, a meal and a bed every 5 to 8 km. Plus great wine and good food if you avoid the pilgrim menu. I will be back!
  12. marbuck

    Why do YOU go on pilgrimage?

    Because I like walking.
  13. marbuck

    Frances or Norte for first camino?

    For a number of reasons you may only walk one Camino so why not walk the most loved one. The Camino Frances is just such a wonderful pilgrimage you will never regret walking it. It sets you up to walk again.
  14. marbuck

    Hair

    Too late!
  15. marbuck

    Great Places to eat on the CF

    Two Casa Rurals come to mind. (1) Casa Rural El Molino, a bit off route but they will pick you up and drop you back at Hornillos. The food and the wine were to die for. (2) Casa El Cura at Calzada de los Hermanillos. Excellent food, great wine and one of the best host on the Camino. We had such...
  16. marbuck

    Correos Package Vandalized

    There is a reason why it is expensive, I always insure with an Australian travel insurance company connected to a major Australian insurance company, they pay up on claims. I have first hand experience.
  17. marbuck

    Jan

    In 2014 we walked with Hanna from California on the Camino Frances when she was 79. In 2015 at 80 years of age Hanna joined us at Le Puy to walk the Le Puy route to SJPDP. This year she walked by herself from Lisbon on the Portuguese Camino to Santiago. So Jan if you are fit don't worry about...
  18. marbuck

    Can anyone vouch for the credibility of express bouricot?

    We have used them three times, Caroline is one of the best operator's servicing the Camino. Even better now that she has an office near the pilgrims office.
  19. marbuck

    Real Pilgrims

    Good on you, enjoy your Camino.
  20. marbuck

    Carrying Money

    Yes. Be very wary of the washing machines. My money survived but my passport didn't.

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