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  1. woody66

    If there are too many pilgrims, what is a pilgrim to do?

    The rise in numbers on the Portuguese Coastal last year compared to 2021 increased by about 700% The more people that hear about Camino the more will come!
  2. woody66

    Buying shoes on a Sunday. Are sports stores open?

    Hi Arta! Welcome How long before you start your Camino; is it days or weeks? If it's days what others have said is probably your only option. If it's a few weeks you might have luck at home. I wish you the best for your Camino and your shoe hunt. This bit is just to make you aware how...
  3. woody66

    Chilly camino

    Little brother from another mother; both have the same colour fur:)
  4. woody66

    Advice for Sleeping Options and Other Advice for Inaugural Pilgrims

    Great advice the variant to Villa de Mazarife is well worth doing!
  5. woody66

    Chilly camino

    To late for that it's now May!!!
  6. woody66

    LIVE from the Camino Account of a very challenging day SJPdP to Roncesvalles (crazy weather)

    I am going the Valcarlos way from SJPP on the 16th if it's been raining or is raining i will walk the road !! Decided that months ago i know there's traffic but at least the surface is a constant.
  7. woody66

    Travel agency suggestions?

    Hi! Whatever your comfortable doing go for that ;it's your Camino ignore everyone. But half the fun of do it yourself is the planning! The other half is being in control and saving shed loads of money and the third half is knowing the whole thing is your baby!!🤣 It really is pretty straight...
  8. woody66

    León to San Martin del Camino alternative route

    I did the Mazarife path because before i walked people had said how bad the original way was! I really enjoyed the walk had two great stays to Astorga really stood out as memorable. Domus Oncinae Fabia Address:C/Real, 7, 24391 Oncina de la Valdoncina, Spain Phone: +34 606 80 39 57 Great host...
  9. woody66

    Nervous first timer

    Great advice in the posts above ! Firstly have a great Camino, being nervous is normal that's part of the thrill! If your not already familiar with the Gronze website when planning and booking your trip its a great asset (in Spanish but chrome browser translates to English) I use it and Wise...
  10. woody66

    Lost and found

    Don't know if this counts! I always carry my power bank and phone cable in the leg pocket of my shorts! I stayed the night at Casa Roan and Casa Grande between Portomarin and Palas de Rei paid my bill and walked to Melide. Got to my hotel and no cable or power bank; searched all my pockets...
  11. woody66

    Upcycle walking poles

    Donated mine to Pilgrim House
  12. woody66

    Osprey Talon 33 Lifetime Guarantee

    Hi Guys This is just for info really; but if mods want to they can delete! For this May's Camino i have gone back to my Talon 33 (so much less stuff this time; in fact everything is in the top brain apart from spare clothes and electronics) This post is about their Almighty Guarantee i brought...
  13. woody66

    How to choose a Camino Prep Fitness Program?

    Hi HBS60! Whatever makes you feel confident for your walk go for it!! But don't overdo the training. This is my training regime no gym ,no weights (to lazy) just walking my G/dog 10 to 14 km a day cos i have to :) (he's a big boy he needs exercise i have been doing that kinda distance for...
  14. woody66

    Hotels along the way -

    Hi! Here is a post i did on a previous thread ! I walked Leon to Santiago and Fisterre Muxia 2023! These below were my memorable stays and would stay again. From Leon i took the Mazerife variant. Domus Oncinae Fabia Address:C/Real, 7, 24391 Oncina de la Valdoncina, Spain Phone: +34 606 80 39...
  15. woody66

    Booking.com problems

    You may have done this already but in case you haven't. I have all my booking confirmation emails for my next trip in an email folder ; have you tried opening one of yours to link it to your booking works for me just tried it! Click email should open booking and at top says how many days till...
  16. woody66

    What inspires you for the physical aspect of the Way?

    I didn't know where this was going to go when i started this post but i feel better now 🤣 I don't know if this is appropriate in the context of your post! For me the Camino or the thought and desire to walk the Camino; became a catalyst that re affirmed in me the fact that i am still alive...
  17. woody66

    My upcoming planned Camino Portuguese

    HI! If you know the date you want the boat in advance; the company should be able to give you tide times and departure. I booked months in advance and they were able to do this. In 2021 i went with Bahia Sub contact by email or phone naviera@bahiasub.com +34 607 911 523 Buen Camino. Woody
  18. woody66

    want solitude

    Hi! I walked in one of the busiest months last September. You will meet people when you want to and find solitude when you need it. Walking from Leon to Sarria i met a few pilgrims on the path; obviously at the end of the day in accommodation those who have walked meet up! When i got to...
  19. woody66

    Backpack is 2 kg too heavy TwT

    Done that from day one! Only time i have worn the bottoms is in the airport or on the plane!!
  20. woody66

    Rain Pants?

    Hi! Kilt/rain skirt is all i wear i wont Camino in winter; but i wear shorts from end of March to Early December in UK Rain kilt weighs 78grams on and off in seconds ;and you don't have to stand on one leg to put it on! Wore it on the Portuguese Coastal in heavy rain for 7-8 hours great...

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