• For 2024 Pilgrims: €50,- donation = 1 year with no ads on the forum + 90% off any 2024 Guide. More here.
    (Discount code sent to you by Private Message after your donation)

Search 69,459 Camino Questions

Advanced search…

Recent content by Caren Abernathy

  1. Caren Abernathy

    A few questions about life on the Camino Frances

    awesome questions!
  2. Caren Abernathy

    Packing lite for the little but fierce

    Just a Marmot precip jacket. I am looking into the liner and quilt (I like that idea and found some good options) or even a ultra lite sleeping bag (found one for 13 ozs. just $$$ but maybe worth it if I use it alot) I got rid of the head lamp and lots of extra toiletries...down to two pairs of...
  3. Caren Abernathy

    Packing lite for the little but fierce

    Thank you! You are inspiring me to lighten up a little more. It may be worth the expense to be warm sleeping and walk lighter ;)
  4. Caren Abernathy

    Packing lite for the little but fierce

    oohhhh! I like those blankets....they come in small and medium. AND THEY ARE SUPER LIGHT!
  5. Caren Abernathy

    Packing lite for the little but fierce

    Already did ;)... haha
  6. Caren Abernathy

    Packing lite for the little but fierce

    I am using a Gregory 38L XS pack that actually is a 36L due to the XS sizing...it is fuller than I would like it to be and 10% of my body weight is proving to be quite challenging. I am 4' 11" and 118 pds....I have packed, walked, and repacked and reconfigured and gotten rid of quite a bit and...
  7. Caren Abernathy

    Backpacks as carry-on

    I sure hope so! I have a Gregory Jade 38...I keep measuring it and remeasuring it and even fully packed it seems ok...I will be watching this thread closely to see what others say. I do NOT want to check my backpack!
  8. Caren Abernathy

    No turning back!

    Just got my airline tickets tickets for May 8th-June 14th...no turning back now! Thanks to everyone who has answered questions for this first time pilgrim...I know they can be relentlessly repetitive. So very excited, nervous, thankful...I can't wait! Hope to meet some of ya'll along The Way...
  9. Caren Abernathy

    Camino Frances May 8

    I was talking about getting back to Madrid from Santiago for my return flight. Thank you!
  10. Caren Abernathy

    Camino Frances May 8

    Do you think it is possible to make a return plan about three weeks into my trip? That way I can see if I have a better idea of when I might end up in Santiago. I hate to have to plan too much...
  11. Caren Abernathy

    Camino Frances May 8

    THANK YOU! This is quite helpful. I didn't know that the bus originated in the city, I just assumed it originated from the airport.
  12. Caren Abernathy

    Camino Frances May 8

    Thank you so much for the detailed information...so do I actually need to purchase a bus ticket in advance or do you think it is possible to just find a bus when I arrive in Madrid? I have considered starting in Pamplona as well...the desire to walk across the Pyrennes is just too tempting to me...
  13. Caren Abernathy

    Camino Frances May 8

    My name is Caren and I am planning my first Camino May 8-June 15th. I am hoping this will be plenty of time for a "graceful" and contemplative walk. I will be flying overnight from Atlanta into Madrid (arriving around 8 am) and am hoping it will be an easy task to hop on a bus to Pamplona from...
  14. Caren Abernathy

    Camino Frances in April 2017

    Hi Priscilla, I am going to be walking this May/June and was hoping you might answer a question for me. I will be flying out of Atlanta on an overnight flight and arriving in Madrid in the morning. How quickly were you able to get to Pamplona? I was hoping to just catch a bus directly from the...
  15. Caren Abernathy

    Thoroughly depressing

    I LOVE it and whole heartedly agree! I could use a little reminder of that myself...realized today that i may need to wear my waterproof hiking boots and PANTS as well...I know that "the rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain" and that the weather in May can be unpredictable...my research has...
See more

❓How to ask a question

How to post a new question on the Camino Forum.

Latest posts

This site is run by Ivar at

in Santiago de Compostela.
This site participates in the Amazon Affiliate program, designed to provide a means for Ivar to earn fees by linking to Amazon
Official Camino Passport (Credential) | 2024 Camino Guides
Back
Top