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  1. André Walker

    León to San Martin del Camino alternative route

    I'm sorry, I didn't walk the road to San Martín that you're planning to walk. But I think I'd prefer it: the alternative through Villar de Mazarife is so much nicer than the one along the N-120. If the small church in Villar de Mararife is open, don't forget to take a look inside! When you walk...
  2. André Walker

    One (water) bottle to rule them all?

    This has nothing to do with bottle vs bladder, but with how to have cold water throughout the day. When walking in great heat, I use two water bladders (good quality ones): at the end of the day I put one in the refrigerator and one in the freezer. The first half of the day the refrigerated one...
  3. André Walker

    Newbie

    Hi Denise, Welcome to this forum. On the internet you can find plenty of travel organizations offering caminos. Below there are 2 that offer caminos from Sarria to Santiago. Note: I have no experience with either of them (or any other travel agency). Just check them out: - www.caminoways.com -...
  4. André Walker

    Ordering beer in Spain

    I also have difficulties on how to order beer in Spain. To avoid that, I always order red wine.
  5. André Walker

    Hiking up O Cebreiro in the Rain

    Walked up to O Cebreiro in 2011 and 2014, both times taking the trail. Very doable. It's good to hear it's still raining: thankfully some things never change...
  6. André Walker

    Which Camino Combo

    In 2022 I did -more or less- the same as you are considering: - Started on the Del Norte: Laredo - Villaviciosa - Oviedo. - Bus from Oviedo to Léon. - Del Salvador: Léon to Oviedo. - Primitivo: Oviedo to Melide. - Bus to Ponferrada. - Invierno: Ponferrada to Silleda. - Camino Sanabrés: Silleda -...
  7. André Walker

    What makes a pilgrim?

    I understand the different views and opinions (and wishes towards the two girls). I too don't have the answer to this problem. Though sometimes going against the flow is the only way to get to the source.
  8. André Walker

    The Way: how do you feel about THE movie?

    Well, the case with scripted movies is that they're, well, scripted. So, when walking the Camino Francés in real life, one might find that the real thing isn't like the movie. Or, in other words: if I ever get the chance to visit the forest moon of Endor, I will most likely find out that there...
  9. André Walker

    Travel from Norway to SJPDP

    Auto translation works in mysterious ways. Or, in other words: Automatisk oversettelse fungerer på mystiske måter. 😉
  10. André Walker

    Nicknaming the People You Walk With

    On my 1st Camino there was this man nicknamed “the Portugese serial killer”. I won’t go into details, but I can assure you it was only a nickname.
  11. André Walker

    Nicknaming the People You Walk With

    Before other people nickname you, maybe it’s wiser to nickname yourself. For example: “evolution’s pinnacle” (or something similar). ;)
  12. André Walker

    What are your favorite Camino misspellings on the forum?

    English is not my native language, so I couldn't possibly help you with Miss Spellings. Never heard of the woman...
  13. André Walker

    Hello

    Hi Elke, Welcome to this forum. First of all: take care of your knee. You're so right to take this up with your specialist. The Via de la Plata is a relatively easy one: no climbs untill you get to Galicia, but sometimes the distances between towns/albergues can be quite long (depending on...
  14. André Walker

    Es geht los (It's starting)

    Halz und Beinbruch. Or, as Google would translate: break a leg. I've never understood how such a phrase represents a wish for good luck and fortune, but well, that's just what it is! Buen Camino.
  15. André Walker

    Do your own Camino

    Walking a Camino and staying hotels. Yes or no? I thought I'd look it up in my 'How to act as a pilgrim' guidebook, but couldn't find it. Must have misplaced it. But, after thinking about it thoroughly: it's ok to judge somebody else. If you're a trained judge that is and have taking the...
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