• For 2024 Pilgrims: €50,- donation = 1 year with no ads on the forum + 90% off any 2024 Guide. More here.
    (Discount code sent to you by Private Message after your donation)

Search 69,459 Camino Questions

motero99's latest activity

  • M
    Why do you need a multitool or pocket knife? I used to always travel with a Swiss Army knife, and even thought about purchasing one when I arrived in Spain for my first Camino. The Camino is pretty darn civilized. If you want meat or cheese...
  • M
    Now that I think of it, I believe it is actually "In vicare pro name of deceased"
  • M
    Did that last spring for my late wife. In a previous posting last year it was advised that you have patience as some of the workers at the Compostela office might not be aware of it. I did as in a previous post, wrote Vicare Pro - with her...
  • M
    Shampoo for everything, body, clothes, and hair. combined with a bit of salt, it even got a wine stain out of my pants.
  • M
    motero99 replied to the thread Ultralight Parka or Not?.
    If you have a down vest, that would save you a little weight and pack space. I used a rain shell, down vest, and a Patagonia Better sweater. The kept me warm when it snowed leaving O'Cebriero.
  • M
    motero99 replied to the thread Topo Wearers!.
    I just don’t feel the supposed width of the Topos. On the Frances I used Vasque boots. Last year for the Portuguese the Vasques were not availabe. I switched to Speed Goat 5s in wide. The toes were not as roomy as expected. They were worn...
  • M
    The first two weeks or so, before and after Arras, are relatively straightforward and the route is well-defined (though still not without some meandering on the official route!) You will have no problem finding battlefield cemeteries along the...
  • M
    motero99 replied to the thread Bus from Pamplona to SJDPP?.
    In May 2019 I took the bus from Pamplona to SJPDP that leaves around 5:00 pm. It was a nice ride. I enjoyed seeing a number of pilgrims walking at that late hour. Seeing them walking with their backpacks gave me a good feeling for the start of...

❓How to ask a question

How to post a new question on the Camino Forum.
This site is run by Ivar at

in Santiago de Compostela.
This site participates in the Amazon Affiliate program, designed to provide a means for Ivar to earn fees by linking to Amazon
Official Camino Passport (Credential) | 2024 Camino Guides
Back
Top