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  1. Phil W

    First Camino - Nervous and with questions about the start

    Hi Henrik, I too have suffered from major depression recurrent for over 30 years (I'm in my 70's now) and have had panic attacks, fear of not knowing what to do or what was happening. I just want to tell you that you can do this! Really, you can do the Camino. I first walked in 2016 and have...
  2. Phil W

    Heavy rain on camino frances

    Well said. I appreciate your sharing. Phil
  3. Phil W

    Do many pilgrims start Sept 1 in the big cities on the CF?

    I can't predict what it will be like in in September. I can tell you what it was like in September 2021. If course covid restrictions on albergues capacity did limit beds. I walked the 1st 2 weeks, then volunteered for 2 weeks, and started walking again earl October. No problem finding a bed...
  4. Phil W

    LIVE from the Camino Phil and Janet from Sarria to Santiago

    Supper at O Labrador as suggested by @mspath. Kept forgetting to make a photo as the food was so good! Here's what was left after I remembered! ..
  5. Phil W

    LIVE from the Camino Phil and Janet from Sarria to Santiago

    Thank you. It was great meeting you too.
  6. Phil W

    LIVE from the Camino Phil and Janet from Sarria to Santiago

    Janet and I are at the "A Taberna de Martino" drinking agua con gas. We are sitting on the sidewalk. It is across the street from the church if you want to meet.
  7. Phil W

    LIVE from the Camino Phil and Janet from Sarria to Santiago

    No these are not sending to Santiago. Small packs so forwarding as they go. It doesn't matter unless they want to stay in one of the albergues with a suitcase ban. Xunta albergues don't accept shipped luggage so I doubt we'll see many suitcases after today.
  8. Phil W

    LIVE from the Camino Janet and Phil on the CF 2023

    I feel that the troubles of getting here were a challenge. Somewhat akin to some encountered on a pilgrimage. Thinking of all that we have encountered since leaving home, driving 1000 miles (1600 kilometers), checking on aging family, and the trouble encountered with our flights I guess it may...
  9. Phil W

    LIVE from the Camino Janet and Phil on the CF 2023

    Yes, I did take a pretty good photo. Probably because of the good sleep I had. It's good to be back. Avidly awaiting our arrival in Pamplona today and then Hospital de Pereginos in Arres tomorrow afternoon. Phil
  10. Phil W

    LIVE from the Camino The Adventures of Dani7 on the Camino Francés

    I love Granon. As @J Willhaus said, the stamp is in your heart!
  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

    hospitalario

    Hi Susan, Thank you for wanting to serve as a hospitalero. I echo, @J Willhaus about contacting @tomfriesen for information about training in Canada if you have not had it. During the training, you will be told how to apply to serve in an albergue through HosVol. Other albergues do not require...
  13. Phil W

    Granon - monastery open?

    Had a senior moment and forgot to tell you that San Juan Bautista is a donativo (donation but not free) albergue and also does not accept reservations.
  14. Phil W

    Granon - monastery open?

    If you mean Hospital San Juan Bautista, the albergue at the church, it is open. It is a very special place and well worth staying there. When I served there as a hospitalero, they did not have a phone.
  15. Phil W

    Waiting for pilgrims in Calzadilla de los Hermanillos

    Yes, 2 bunks per cubicle.
  16. Phil W

    Still Longing to Return

    Hi Penny, Ever since we met on the Camino in 2016 you have been an inspiration. I suspect that you will be able to convince your husband that you can and will return for another Camino. Keep us all posted as you continue to train and definitely when you walk another Camino. Phil
  17. Phil W

    Advices not related with transport, Equipment and logistics

    When she is impatiently waiting for me to finish packing (the CPAP and accouterments), remember its not me that she is impatient with, it is packing the CPAP. Figure our a way to gather up my stuff faster!
  18. Phil W

    Sarria to Santiago de Compostela March 2018

    It is time for excitement! I remember the feeling for both my trips and will probably have it again. Buen Camino!
  19. Phil W

    several misc. questions re: Camino Frances

    Welcome to the forum vjhiker! Which route do you intend to walk and where do you plan to start? Regarding health insurance, plan to purchase some type of insurance that will cover you while traveling. Although we don't plan to get sick or hurt, stuff happens. Janet and I use a combination of...
  20. Phil W

    The perfect pilgrim wine! : No vino; no Camino.

    Alberto (he gave me permission to use his name) must have liberally changed the old saying. Thanks for giving me the original saying. Phil

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