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  1. NebraskaKate

    Trek Poles at airport

    Last summer, we flew through Omaha and Dallas to Madrid. Poles on bag carried on- no problem. From Madrid to Oviedo- At security we were told the bag must be checked and we were not allowed to carry it on. (This sent us back to the counter and we were told the bag might be delayed as it was...
  2. NebraskaKate

    Your actual time on the track?

    I really do love statistics, but for sure mine fluctuated- I had in mind the destination for the day based on previous blogs- I didn't try to do way more than planned or under (My range of miles was 12- 26 at an average of 18.5 miles per day). In the beginning- I needed a 30 min breakfast...
  3. NebraskaKate

    Ideal route for a 15-day camino in October?

    We walked Primitivo this summer as we only had 2 weeks- we (husband and I) finished in 13 days. I thought it was much more difficult due to the hills than the Full French way that I completed the summer before (solo). Religiously speaking- I enjoyed the evening Mass along the French way that...
  4. NebraskaKate

    Frivolous debate - swimsuit vs 3rd set of undergarments

    Two caminos: French and Primitivo ; Took 3 pairs of undergarments AND the swimsuit (lol) Hardly wore the swimsuit- I would choose to lose the swim suit over the underwear... Sometimes I did wear the swimsuit while I waited for laundry bc all 3 pairs were dirty. I really loved having a 3 day...
  5. NebraskaKate

    Is it possible to walk the camino primitivo as a vegetarian?

    Great job being Vegan and on the Camino! :) Buen Camino!!
  6. NebraskaKate

    Is it possible to walk the camino primitivo as a vegetarian?

    I am a vegetarian. I walked Primitivo in July. (I also walked French way last year). Yes it is possible- I did find in general less places to buy food/ sometimes only 1 stop in the day on the Primitivo and so planning is helpful for everyone who walks. Rule #1 Learn how to say Vegetarian in...
  7. NebraskaKate

    Camino Primitivo in early July: couple of logistical questions

    I just got back too! I think we may have been about 5 days apart- I am glad you too had a great experience:) I agree a beautiful experience on Camino Primitivo!
  8. NebraskaKate

    What happened to the Beer Garden made of glass bottles?!

    We walked right past that new place.....in search of the old one not realizing it was completely gone-
  9. NebraskaKate

    Size of dry bags

    I actually used the littleTSA approved toiletry bags - I can zip an entire outfit in there-I liked this as it kept my dirty smelly clothes away from the clean ones, I also had an easy access bag for the airport and used it on the Camino with my daily stuff I might need along the way. I don't...
  10. NebraskaKate

    Poles on the Plane and Security

    It is a Cascade brand pole that folds three ways- Thanks!
  11. NebraskaKate

    Brands of clothing (merino wool)

    This year- I had good luck with my feet (after a rough one last year). I used sock liners with Darn tough socks. (I also sized up on shoes, put on gewohl cream, wore sandals for the last couple miles daily, took socks off at lunch). I have worn both tanks and t-shirts- you can see the...
  12. NebraskaKate

    What happened to the Beer Garden made of glass bottles?!

    July 2022- I saw Casa "Tia Dolores" the beer garden just before O Pedrouzo made of glass bottles July 2023- With great excitement and thirst for a beer we were so disappointed to find it was completely gone this year:( Here's a few photos in its glory days: Casa Tia Dolores Does anyone know the...
  13. NebraskaKate

    How do I harden my feet?

    I am not so sure you want your feet hardened... I had terrible blisters on my first Camino even though I have calloused runner feet- but this year I used Gewohl foot cream before (the recommend two weeks prior) and every night on the Camino. Many people used vaseline every day before putting...
  14. NebraskaKate

    Poles on the Plane and Security

    We just returned from our Camino and went through 7 different security check-points in the US and Spain with no checked luggage (carried our bags on board). My husband had poles. Five out of seven times they cleared security-that means twice they were denied on board (FYI) They did not clear in...
  15. NebraskaKate

    Do I need to learn some Spanish before my camino? Yeah, you probably should...

    My Spanish phrases are poor despite my best effort and I think most people appreciated that I tried- I learned the key phrases and even then had some difficulty, but always found a friend willing to help me out and in the hardest of times used google translate, but that was rare. It was fun...
  16. NebraskaKate

    Do I need to learn some Spanish before my camino? Yeah, you probably should...

    Don't get me started on being a vegetarian on the Camino-ha ha - It is rough!!
  17. NebraskaKate

    Advice please

    Cindy- I am sorry to hear of the loss of your parents and hope you are able to go on Camino and that you do find peace there as so many people do. I met pilgrims of all ages and ability- as they say, everyone has their own camino and I believe you want this and you can do it. A luggage transport...
  18. NebraskaKate

    Camino Primitivo in early July: couple of logistical questions

    I found this website listing the places offering a credential in Oviedo and each with a link to the hours: https://guiavisualdelcaminoprimitivo.es/ingles%20la%20credencial.htm
  19. NebraskaKate

    Camino Primitivo in early July: couple of logistical questions

    We will be walking just a few days ahead of you! Our packing question is - do we include pants and a rain jacket? I walked Frances last year at the same time and did not need those, but think Primitivo will be chillier and wetter- just wanting a bit more confirmation from other Camino Primitivo...
  20. NebraskaKate

    Air mattress, useful or not?

    For reference, I had an even lighter air pillow and it was the first thing I tossed out of my bag. I advise against it- I don't know how hard it will be to find a bed, but I think I'd rather sleep on the ground than take up space/weight with an air mattress in the off chance I'd need it- air...

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