GuyA

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Active Member 67 From Toronto, Canada

Joined: Aug 2, 2010

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- GuyA replied to the thread LIVE from the Camino Walking the Dream Part 2 - Kumano Kodo in Japan sister pilgrimage of Camino de Santiago.
  
  I walked it in 2015 an absolutely amazing experience. I’m sure you are looking forward to getting your Dual Pilgrim recognition. Remains one of my most cherished walking experiences. Enjoy!
  
  Tuesday at 5:02 PM
- GuyA reacted to Peterexpatkiwi's post in the thread Am I being too greedy or ambitious? Le Puy AND start in Geneva? with Like.
  
  @CTLawGal : From what I have seen and read, most definitely! It does of course depend on what interests you. For me the architecture sounds incredible. ( I love old buildings). Not only is the Cathédrale Notre-Dame worth a look, but the Chapel...
  
  Sep 25, 2024
- GuyA replied to the thread Am I being too greedy or ambitious? Le Puy AND start in Geneva?.
  
  I enjoyed it…thought it was a nice city after 13 long days. Here is a link to my blogpost for that day…might give you some ideas. I also normally don’t plan many rest days 😊...
  
  Sep 25, 2024
- GuyA replied to the thread Am I being too greedy or ambitious? Le Puy AND start in Geneva?.
  
  Agreed the pace in retrospect was really fast…I joined a group who became life long friends and they essentially pulled me along 😂 No question I would take more time today. The Via Gebennensis was not busy when I walked it however the...
  
  Sep 25, 2024
- GuyA replied to the thread Am I being too greedy or ambitious? Le Puy AND start in Geneva?.
  
  In 2013 I walked the Via Gebennensis from Geneva to Le Puy en Velay in 13 days. Then a rest day in Le Puy en Velay and the Via Podiensis to St Jean Pied de Port in 27 days. I was 56 now 67 so no idea what it would take me now 😂 In 2022 I walked...
  
  Sep 25, 2024
- GuyA reacted to ColoradoGirl's post in the thread Alert Fires in Portugal with Wow.
  
  We are walking the Camino Portuguese today and the fires outside of Albergaría a Velha forced us to evacuate to Sao Joao da Madeira. I am trying to find the best resource to check on our path to Grijo tomorrow and then into Porto the following...
  
  Sep 17, 2024
- GuyA reacted to HansuutTwente's post in the thread Saint Jean Pied de Port to Roncesvalles, leaving in the afternoon with Like.
  
  hello jonnyrosa I am a hospitalero in Roncesvalles and have considerable experience with pilgrims who start late in the afternoon. my advice is don't do it! you arrive in the dark and when it is raining it is extra dangerous. my advice would be...
  
  Sep 14, 2024
- GuyA reacted to JustOneGuy's post in the thread Sleeping with your partner in the albergue with Haha.
  
  😆 no, let me clarify. By “real thing” I meant doing a Camino frugally, aka sleeping in Albergues, not in (expensive) hotel. We can do that “real thing” easily and more comfortably at home.
  
  Sep 9, 2024
- GuyA reacted to dougfitz's post in the thread Sleeping with your partner in the albergue with Haha.
  
  I cannot think of any response to this that isn't going to make me look like a boring, stuffy old fuddy duddy!
  
  Sep 9, 2024
- GuyA reacted to dick bird's post in the thread To increase my backpack size ...or not. with Like.
  
  Nope. I know what I need and if I don´t need it, it doesn´t go in my backpack. If the backpack is comfortable, it´s the one for you.
  
  Sep 7, 2024
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