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  1. Rick Heath

    For those who have walked the Camino 2 or more times

    Pradella was a highlight of my trip. One albergue and I was the only guest. Homemade soup - very peaceful.
  2. Rick Heath

    For those who have walked the Camino 2 or more times

    Hi, contemplating Norte instead of CF for my second Camino (first being CF in 2022). I’ve heard Norte is more on roads than paths - did you find this so? And that hostels were less frequent. Any thoughts about that? Thanks Rick
  3. Rick Heath

    Any advice for when you want to quit?

    Hey my friend. Whilst it is a pilgrimage I never considered it an endurance test. Life is a process and it should be joyful more than not. Each day on my Camino I found myself learning and eventually celebrating that the moment I was in was the destination - not the cathedral or the coast or...
  4. Rick Heath

    How much break-in for shoes is enough?

    Whatever you have time for will be enough. 🙂
  5. Rick Heath

    SIM CARD that works in BOTH France AND Spain

    Hi, I had the same need. On arrival in Spain I bought a sim from one of the shops that sell all that gear. They sold be a Vodaphine sim and told me it would work all over Europe either I’d not know how to adjust the settings on my phone or it’s actually not true. I was recommended Orange but my...
  6. Rick Heath

    Camino Passport

    I’m assuming they’re open on a Sunday????
  7. Rick Heath

    Pamplona to SJPDP Sat 23 April 2022 (after 2pm)

    Hi people, looking for someone to share a ride Pamplona to SJPDP after 2pm on Sat 23 April. Arriving from Barcelona. Thanks, Rick
  8. Rick Heath

    Taxi booked for April 22nd 230pm Pamplona to SJPP

    One day too early for me. Buen Camino. May I ask who you booked with?
  9. Rick Heath

    Swimming pool in april/may?

    I’m about to walk in that same period, late April to mid june. I know each year if different but in general how much rain did you encounter?
  10. Rick Heath

    Pre-walk SJPDP

    Great minds…!
  11. Rick Heath

    Pre-walk SJPDP

    Yep
  12. Rick Heath

    Pre-walk SJPDP

    Hi all I’m thinking of starting my Camino (SJPDP TO Finisterre) one day out of SJPDP - maybe 10-15kms out with an easy walk to adjust and acclimatise. Which town would be appropriate for that? Maybe Irissarry? Thanks
  13. Rick Heath

    Sleeping arrangements on Camino Frances during COVID times

    For May/June SJDP>Finistere, I'm now thinking cotton/silk liner and quilt combo (combined weight 600gram/1.3lbs). Welcome any feedback.
  14. Rick Heath

    Sleeping arrangements on Camino Frances during COVID times

    Brilliant - thanks!
  15. Rick Heath

    Sleeping arrangements on Camino Frances during COVID times

    Hi Lexicos, I have the same issue as Antoniois (and a virgin walker!) when you say ‘quilt’, is that the same as a sleeping bag? And do you know many grams you regard as “light’? Cheers
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