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  1. Phil W

    Can I get poles in Santiago?

    Yes, try Pilgrim House. I have gotten used poles there in the past. I then donated them at an albergue when I finished walking that year. Phil
  2. Phil W

    Wake up alarm

    Yes, Janet likes early, at home and on the Camino.
  3. Phil W

    Shoe width and swelling?

    I use V2 Fresh Foam More Trail Runners. Not sure if they have the seam. I do know that as they break down, they become uncomfortable for me. Phil
  4. Phil W

    Shoe width and swelling?

    I too wear New Balance Fresh Foam More shoes in the wide width. As you said, I do have to replace them rather often. Phil
  5. Phil W

    New Pilgrim Welcome Office

    No, @J Willhaus and I will be volunteering at Arres, also on the Camino Argones, the 1st 2 weeks of June. We are planning to go back to Somport and walk the route. Phil
  6. Phil W

    New Pilgrim Welcome Office

    Just received notification of a new welcome office for pilgrims in Canfranc Estacion. Information is here: https://www.turismodearagon.com/2023/02/14/el-camino-de-santiago-frances-inaugura-el-servicio-de-acogida-al-peregrino/?fbclid=IwAR16lTCk6qje5q17h2sG0lpWk_ZsM-Cq7ZjI27W_RHJfVBVWtTUVCqIYV18...
  7. Phil W

    What shoes type during full winter?

    I wear the Lowa Renegades in the winter and New Balance Fresh Foam More trail runners in the warmer months.
  8. Phil W

    New law gathering personal information from travellers in Spain, starting Feb. 2023

    Having some interest in this topic as a hospitalero who volunteers only in donativos, I decided to do some research. It appears that since there is no charge of any kind nor any expectation of renumeration or other type of benefit to the donativo albergue, that this law does not apply. "1...
  9. Phil W

    Food on the Camino, what do you miss?

    Yum! @J Willhaus considers a cortado or a cafe con leche necessary to open eyes in the morning.
  10. Phil W

    Food on the Camino, what do you miss?

    During my first Camino I was introduced to the scrumptious tortilla. You know that thing that looked like a pie made with eggs and potatoes. Well today, the Mrs. (@J Willhaus )made one for breakfast. What a delight! What Camino food do you miss?
  11. Phil W

    Rabanal to Cruz de Ferro, walk on road?

    Definitely walk the road after Cruz de Ferro. The path is steep and rocky as @J Willhaus has said. That will be hard on your ankle.
  12. Phil W

    Pilgrim in spirit?

    We had credentials to sell. We didn't sell many though.
  13. Phil W

    Show me your winter footwear, boots and socks.

    Meindl boots are available in the United States. Do an online search and near you to see if anyone near where you live carries them.
  14. Phil W

    LIVE from the Camino Waiting for pilgrims in Canfranc

    This more mature (older) partner would prefer to spend a bit more if we can afford it for more comfort. Guess I'm spoiled. Phil
  15. Phil W

    LIVE from the Camino Waiting for pilgrims in Canfranc

    Janet soaked beans overnight. They're smelling good as they cook. I'll enjoy them later. We went for a walk this morning to the old Bridge that was rebuilt in 1599 by Ramon. The original Bridge was destroyed in a flood of the Aragon River. Bridge has a marker on the parapet saying it was built...
  16. Phil W

    LIVE from the Camino Waiting for pilgrims in Canfranc

    Dogs and other pets are not allowed. This is common in public and parochial albergues. You may need to look for a private accommodation. Phil, Janet's spouse
  17. Phil W

    LIVE from the Camino Glasses repair on the Norte

    So much easier to read and I don't have to worry about them falling off. Yeah!
  18. Phil W

    LIVE from the Camino Phil and Janet on the Camino

    We visited both the old and new monastery. I liked them both although the new one is really quite new compared to the old one. Ancient history was evident in the old one. The mozaraby gates, old places of worship built in the 900's. I can imagine how difficult life was then. I whine going...
  19. Phil W

    LIVE from the Camino Phil and Janet on the Camino

    Yes, we have a day planned for that. It will be great? Phil
  20. Phil W

    LIVE from the Camino Phil and Janet on the Camino

    This is Phil of the J Willhaus duo. Got to let you know of my traveling escapade while flying. I had my eye glasses perched on my head and went to sleep. I woke up and couldn't find my glasses. They had fallen off and I ended up sitting on them. They are a bit bent. So I'm now the cockeyed...

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