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  1. Lloyd Woodall

    Help me pick my pack! :)

    I have used the Osprey Talon 44 on 3 Caminos and it worked well for me. I liked the size adjustments, additional bottom opening and strap pockets to name a few. A 44 is plenty large enough IMHO and if the pack needs repair Osprey does it for free. Many considerations as others have detailed...
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    Verizon $100/month plan for iPhone and Apple Watch usage in Europe

    The Apple Watch fall detection dials 911 which won’t reach emergency services anywhere in the EU to my knowledge. My experience in 3 Camino has shown that getting a local SIMM card is by far the best way to go. Far cheaper plus if any local business or person that wishes to call you would not...
  3. Lloyd Woodall

    A Great Kindness in El Ganso

    The Camino brings out the best in human beings doesn’t it.
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    Madrid Airport to Pamplona

    I think that the easiest and cheapest is to take the train from the airport to the Atocha train station and then get on the regional train to Pamplona. It’s a pleasant and scenic ride. Travel by bus takes far longer and air travel is expensive and simply doesn’t match the frequency required...
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    Running shoes, not trail runners

    The Hoka Speedgoats are excellent trail runners and definitely suitable for Camio use. My SO has walked the Frances once with them and her comment was, “it’s like walking on marshmallows even when it’s rough cobble”. I have a pair that I use when hiking on cobble and I would have the same...
  6. Lloyd Woodall

    Baggage Transfer

    We used a Tile 2 years ago and found it useful even if nothing went wrong. It was reassuring to be able to see that our bags were where they were supposed to be even before we arrived. If they were somewhere else that would have given us time to call and get a resolution going sooner...
  7. Lloyd Woodall

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Delta Airlines just cancelled my trip!

    Calling the airline (Air France) that the “ticket stock” it is written on. They should handle all cancellation and rebooking issues. And read the rules of carriage that you had to agree to when mak the reservation. Lloyd (and retired airline pilot)
  8. Lloyd Woodall

    Recommend sleeping bag liner

    Another vote for the Sea to Summit. Light and very small and it should be fine for summer use in Spain.
  9. Lloyd Woodall

    Should I ...?

    Both offer good choices but considering the upheaval still going on it would seem that the van might be more conservative and practical this year. Then go out and buy ice cream!!!
  10. Lloyd Woodall

    300,000 Compostelas issued so far this year

    Foncebadon has been one of my favorite places on the Camino. I loved this little respite in the mountains that looked like something out of the Wild West... and the place always had a “good vibe”. I miss walking along the dirt road out of town on the pre dawn departure to Cruz de Ferro. It...
  11. Lloyd Woodall

    Some things a little over the top.

    Does this mean I shouldn’t bring my trombone this year?
  12. Lloyd Woodall

    My Husband has Jogger's Nipple

    There is an easy solution for this. Search for “Mr Nipple” or “Nipease”. $9.50 on Amazon for 50 pair. These are like round bandaids with a cutout in the center and are specifically made for this problem. I’ve run countless half marathons with them and the’re great. They weigh next to...
  13. Lloyd Woodall

    Enough time between flights?

    All good recommendations above.... BUT, (from an airline pilot of nearly 40 years) despite having a fairly quick and easy connection at Gatwick, the originating flight can be many hours late, causing you to misconnect. Weather or other unexpected delays can occur. If you miss your connecting...
  14. Lloyd Woodall

    Seattle to SJPP May 2017

    I travelled this route last June. After research I decided the best way was to take the BA nonstop to London and then on to Paris CDG, where I spent the afternoon & night at a nearby airport hotel. On day 2 I flew Easy Jet (faster & cheaper than taking the train) from Paris CDG to Biarritz and...
  15. Lloyd Woodall

    Has anyone had a haircut on the Camino?

    I got a haircut just yesterday in Leon at Barber Shop peluqueria. It is located at Calle Barahona, 14, just a couple of blocks off the Camino and right by Albergue/hotel San Francisco de Asis (10€ Dm & €20 single w/private bath & very nice). My comment would be to show up early as I had to...
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