clarkandkaren

Member From Texas

Joined: Oct 20, 2019

Last seen: Yesterday at 4:19 PM

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  clarkandkaren replied to the thread Has the dog “policy” on the Camino changed?.
  
  I just ended 4 weeks on the Le Puy -GR65 route. I saw more than a dozen walkers with dogs. I noticed a sign on quite a few of the places I stayed indicated “dog friendly.” However, I did start my walk on the first of the two busiest holidays in...
  
  Jun 30, 2024
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  clarkandkaren replied to the thread Sorry if this is a dumb question - Single vs. double rooms.
  
  Typically yes, it would be inconsiderate to take two beds for one person. Accommodations can be very difficult to find during the high season and/or if a holiday occurs during your walk. As an option, and a more reasonable, less inconsiderate...
  
  Jun 9, 2024
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  clarkandkaren replied to the thread Picking an accommodation.
  
  Having just gotten off the Camino I can say.. most of the walkers will be in their bunks and sleeping before any curfew issues come into play. As for arrangements… I found it better to reserve a room the night before I was going to be at the...
  
  Jun 4, 2024
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  clarkandkaren replied to the thread Goretex is a waste of money?.
  
  I wish this sentiment was true/accurate! 14 days ago, while on the French Camino just out of Le Puy, I bought a pair of Goretex Merrill hiking boots to replace the cross trainers I’d been wearing. 8 straight days of rain (more rain than French...
  
  May 27, 2024
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  clarkandkaren replied to the thread Backpack?.
  
  Regarding pack size, for that size pack one would assume you are planning on carrying a tent, sleeping bag, cooking utilities, etc.. etc.. If not, 60L is totally unnecessary. I use an Osprey 36L and it’s more than enough. If you’ve done a number...
  
  May 27, 2024
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  clarkandkaren reacted to Rick of Rick and Peg's post in the thread Bike rental options on the Camino? with Like.
  
  I wrote a post about five years ago listing (and linking to) places that do bicycle rentals for the meseta. https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/how-much-of-the-camino-frances-can-i-cover-in-19-days.65129/#post-796954
  
  May 20, 2024
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  clarkandkaren replied to the thread How to choose shoes?.
  
  This is a good question if you are new to long distance hiking. I took advice I should have avoided and bought a pair of cross training shoes! Big mistake for me. Too narrow at the toes and not waterproof at ALL. I bought a pair of Ultra-light...
  
  May 19, 2024
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  clarkandkaren replied to the thread The Camino will provide?.
  
  I think.. from the nature of the instances/issues/problems you listed.. the fact is… we all make mistakes and “forget things.” I’d be interested to know if.. you may feel these things do not apply to you. Who knows .. maybe they don’t. Now..if...
  
  May 7, 2024
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  clarkandkaren reacted to wisepilgrim's post in the thread Has the dog “policy” on the Camino changed? with Like.
  
  It is not an absolute no in many places, in fact enough places now take them that I make a specific mention of it in the guides. Last week on the Camino Francés I asked in one albergue if they permitted dogs and the owner replied that yes they...
  
  May 7, 2024
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  clarkandkaren reacted to davejsy's post in the thread Has the dog “policy” on the Camino changed? with Like.
  
  Maybe day hikers, or maybe they are camping perhaps? I think overall on the Camino's there are more people doing it with their dogs, although the numbers are still small with logistics problematic.
  
  May 7, 2024
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