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  1. HelenVanW

    Where is the "drinking pilgrim" statue?

    Before getting to Astorga
  2. HelenVanW

    How to pack Tilley hat (ltm6) into backpack?

    Been walking with our Tilleys on many Caminos, and other trips, folding them into our packs and suitcases. No trouble.
  3. HelenVanW

    Rebekah Scott interview in Church Times

    This was a really good read from someone who helps pilgrims in many different ways. Thanks for giving the link and bringing it to our attention.
  4. HelenVanW

    I am "gifting" the Camino for Christmas. Need advice!

    Excellent advice
  5. HelenVanW

    Looking for video interview with Iris, a blind pilgrim

    Does anyone remember the video of a blind woman named Iris who had walked the Camino with her service dog? I would love to know a link to watch that again. Thanks.
  6. HelenVanW

    buying train tickets??!!

    I don't know where you live, but we were never able to buy train or bus tickets ahead from the USA. Nor could we use the handy little ticket machines at the bus stations with our American credit cards. We were told that transportation services would not accept reservations with our American...
  7. HelenVanW

    Best day of the week to start at SJPdP in May?

    VERY good advice!
  8. HelenVanW

    LIVE from the Camino Live from the Camino Frances

    I really appreciate your update, Annie! Thanks for your timely report.
  9. HelenVanW

    Orisson Albergue

    very helpful
  10. HelenVanW

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD French Vaccine Passport - February 2022

    Very helpful and current!
  11. HelenVanW

    Cooking for Vegans: Easy and Delicious Recipes and Tips

    I recently had to be vegan for health reasons, and discovered a YouTube channel I can recommend highly to everyone, not just vegan. Spain on a Fork has many, many quick and easy recipes with Spanish inspiration. The creator is located in Spain, but grew up in the US and is fluent in both English...
  12. HelenVanW

    Is it just me? (Enjoying urban stages)

    It's all part of the walk and the experience to see all types of life. But each of us might have our favorite parts, and that's okay.
  13. HelenVanW

    Week off coming up last week of October: Camino ideas?

    A favorite section for us for this time of year is Pamplona to Burgos. Lovely vineyards and pilgrims to meet up with.
  14. HelenVanW

    Casa Ivar A few words from me

    Good news. Thanks for sharing it with all of us, Ivar.
  15. HelenVanW

    Tips for the long distance flyer

    People have given some great tips here in this conversation. I don't have much to add, but agree that it is very helpful to take a rest day when you arrive in Europe, or even 2 or 3 rest days, if you can swing it. Travel is tough on the body, and the older I get, the harder it is. I am learning...
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