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  1. lt56ny

    Is it okay to have no plan for the first Camino? 🌙

    Buen Camino my friend and hope the camino does give you exactly what you need!!
  2. lt56ny

    Definition of a Pilgrim 🤣

    I knew it was a joke. But at the same time the amounts of money people spend blows me away. Thanks for your comment. You always have something positive to add.
  3. lt56ny

    Definition of a Pilgrim 🤣

    I am not so sure what you mean? I am considered to be a funny guy by those that know me. I know your quote is funny, but at the same time, my personal belief system tells me the money that people spend for camino clothes borders on the obscene. As always, my opinion is as worthwhile as the paper...
  4. lt56ny

    Definition of a Pilgrim 🤣

    I don't have a thick wallet and I know for a fact that everything I bring on the camino I have been wearing for years on my caminos. If you go to closeouts on websites and amazon you can pick up things super cheap. For example, I have an REI backpack that I bought 4 years ago in their outlet...
  5. lt56ny

    If You Are Sick

    I have stayed in at least 30-35 donativos minimum on many different caminos and there are just as many municipal and private albergues that pack people in as much as any donativo. If you reference this study done by the National Institute of Health flu particles can travel to 6 feet and cough...
  6. lt56ny

    The Shell Toucher hat

    You want to see people get emotional when they see my hat. Just look at my kids who see photos of me on the Camino with this hat on and they scream with embarrassment. :) You can take the hood off and it is just another baseball cap. Very light and cool. That is why I like it. But you are right...
  7. lt56ny

    Is it okay to have no plan for the first Camino? 🌙

    I think you have a great attitude for what you need. To be outdoors, breath, walk and hopefully meet some really nice people. I know there are well meaning people who have responded who have no experience as a pilgrim. I read what they write and I know what they say today may be so, so...
  8. lt56ny

    Dentist in Burgos

    I would call ahead to wherever you may be planning to stay. The hospitalerio/owner/manager whoever answers may have a good recommendation for you.
  9. lt56ny

    Stage 28

    Not to get into a pissy match about this. If having a little fun with the person is such a capital crime and my stunt his/her emotional and spiritual development, there are far more profound issues that what I said. By the answers the OP is getting the inexperienced folks may just learn how to...
  10. lt56ny

    Stage 28

    Is it stage 28 on the CF, Norte, VDLP, Vezelay, Le Puy? The answer is who knows and it is fun to have some fun while he can easily post where he is and where he wants to go. Learning to be specific, especially on this forum can cut down on needless information because the OP has not made their...
  11. lt56ny

    The Shell Toucher hat

    You want a great hat that covers almost everything from Your neck up? Is cool and if you need to cool your head off just dunk it in cold water and put it back on? Here you go: https://www.outdoorresearch.com/products/sun-runner-cap-300299
  12. lt56ny

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

    Yes those little trees have gotten taller. My first camino was right around your camino. The woman who introduced me to the Camino walked in 2002, She was advised even then to skip the Meseta. What I remember was village after village that seemed almost deserted as I walked through. Often times...
  13. lt56ny

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

    Every idea or perspective that is expressed without absolutism is fine by me and just as valid as anything I may think or say.
  14. lt56ny

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

    I am glad you got this. But I think you completely missed what I was trying to say but that is ok no worries. Buen Camino
  15. lt56ny

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

    Do not in any way let other people's experiences or perceptions enter your mind. @trecile said and she follows this closely: Everyone feels what the allow into their hearts and souls and what they have already clouded their minds with expectations, fears and the 2nd and 3rd hand experiences of...
  16. lt56ny

    Phone Service while traveling - Holafly?

    Hi and thanks for your reply. I have used Vodafone for the last 4 of my caminos. I used Orange before. They are both good and have good coverage area. The reason I have gone to Vodafone is because their prepaid plans suit my needs better and as you said it is super easy to recharge on line. I...
  17. lt56ny

    Phone Service while traveling - Holafly?

    Did you buy this plan at a Vodafone store in the airport or at Tech and Fly store? Last year before my camino I stopped in Tech and Fly in the Barcelona airport and the plan for Vodafone was really poor. I just waited and bought my plan at a vodafone in Barcelona near my hostel.
  18. lt56ny

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

    The quote about the Google search is funny because it is so true, as we all know the answer to that question. I have recommended a podcast here before that is so full of the history of the Camino. There was a second season started by the historian in February but sadly there has not been a...
  19. lt56ny

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

    I am sure that is true. I have been reading about it. That was part of my point about walking during non peak months. As I said there were just a few pilgrims on the coast in November in Portugal. It was very nice. Even the last 100k in Spain was fine, even though there were more pilgrims in the...
  20. lt56ny

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

    I realize the shift has been happening. There are also other caminos that have yet to be "discovered". My point is and you know probably better than I, that there are many, many caminos to walk that be as rewarding. Last year I walked the Vasco and saw less then a couple of pilgrims. (It was...

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