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  1. Kathy F.

    Travel woes - trapped in Dubai

    I had forgotten about the catastrophic rainfall recently - where was my head??? I hope you are dry and somewhat comfortable in Madrid - there are worse places to get stranded. What is the airline doing about your packs? Are they going to send them to - where - what hotel? How long do they...
  2. Kathy F.

    Travel woes - trapped in Dubai

    Wow. Very sorry to hear about all this stress so early in your journey! It sounds like you have the absolute right attitude. What is going on in Dubai??
  3. Kathy F.

    Small juicer, vegetarians and heating element?

    What off-hours are you concerned about? Early morning? Late night? My experience was that coffee and tea were always available to me when needed either on the road or near the albergue. I drink ALOT of coffee. Don't be afraid. Are you coming from the U.S.? If so, make sure that your device...
  4. Kathy F.

    RIP @annakappa

    I’m so sorry to hear this news. She brought comfort and joy, insight and inspiration to so many people. She will be missed and remembered.
  5. Kathy F.

    Hiking up O Cebreiro in the Rain

    Be not afraid.
  6. Kathy F.

    Camino certificate

    Yes, bring your credencial with all the stamps needed. If you are now considering coming back to get your Compostella at a later date, why not slow down and enjoy what’s left of your Camino and pick it up again where you left off when you return?
  7. Kathy F.

    Capacity of Credencial

    Yes, I can’t pass up a great Camino stamp. I got a second credencial and taped them together, also. Impressive when you accordion unfold it.
  8. Kathy F.

    Route Napoleon closed (April 1, 2024) for a few days, due to weather

    This happened to me in May 2013. I walked to Roncesvalles via the ValCarlos that day instead. Quite doable.
  9. Kathy F.

    Sun Sleeves?

    Ok. Thanks for the response. I don’t think they sound like a big enough advantage for me to use instead of just rolling up/down my sleeves. I’ll stick with my UV 50 tech fabric shirt. The fewer things I have to carry or worry about losing, the happier I am. Have you read about the time my...
  10. Kathy F.

    Sun Sleeves?

    How are they better than rolling your sleeves up or down if you are wearing a tech fabric shirt? Wouldn’t it just be one more thing to carry and keep track of? Not trying to be snarky, I just want to understand.
  11. Kathy F.

    Refillable Toothpaste Tubes

    These refillable toothpaste tubes have been around for decades. I remember using them when backpacking in the seventies. Of course, we didn’t use them for toothpaste. We used them to carry - wait for it - peanut butter! A hiker’s best friend. However, I just looked at the Matador site, which I...
  12. Kathy F.

    Transport back from Orisson if full booked

    You know, if you are reasonably healthy, you can walk from SJPdP to Roncevalles in one day. I know of a very out-of-shape 60+ year old who did it and had a very successful Camino to SdC. I just want to throw that into the discussion.
  13. Kathy F.

    Alert Solo Women Beware! Men threatening women just north of Albergaria-a-Velha in the woods (Parque do Monte da Nossa Sra do Socorro)

    I’m so sorry this happens to us, ALL of us, as the “Me, Too” movement so sadly pointed out. The thought that the authorities do not take this criminal activity seriously is a major slap in the face to the victims, and a misjudgment on the part of the authorities (IMHO). Imagine if the word...
  14. Kathy F.

    Rethinking my CF-ish route after Burgos (and I start in 7 days!)

    Oh, no! Why do you want to skip the meseta??!! I found the meseta to be one of my favorite parts of the CF. It is relatively flat and you can see your objective. The sky is especially big there and, for me, I had a special sense of peace and, yet, adventure. I can't really explain it. Pilgrims...
  15. Kathy F.

    Advice… please… 🙏🏻 (About starting time each day)

    Of course you will! Just stay flexible. I know it is a bit out of favor to say that "The Camino will provide," but, in my experience, it truly does. Buen Camino. We are simpatico!!
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