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  1. t2andreo

    App for logging your trip.

    Consider PolarSteps. It does what you are seeking. Hope this helps, Tom
  2. t2andreo

    Camino invierno two stamps per day

    Offer to show your smartphone photos as evidence of your daily progress, in lieu of the second sello. The metadata collected with every photo indicates where the photo was taken, as well as the date and time. On an iPhone, access this by pressing the “circled I” icon at the bottom of your...
  3. t2andreo

    Progress tracker for myself and family

    Check out an app called “Polarsteps.” It does what you are seeking. Hope this helps. Tom
  4. t2andreo

    Pacemaker Implant Surgery Tomorrow. A New Phase for Future Caminos.

    I just get up each morning, thank God for another day, then put one foot in front of the other - and repeat. I, and all of your “forum friends” are just thrilled that you are back in the fight. Poco a poco mi amigo!
  5. t2andreo

    Alternatives to walking if injured

    At least consider trying what David suggests. He is one of our very cherished, long-time experienced members. He is famous for doing Caminos while toting a trailer of medical supplies to provide a rolling urgent care clinic. You might find that you like it. It will help you move from being an...
  6. t2andreo

    Camino Frances in September - experiences

    The first half to three weeks of September are very busy. From about the third week in September, departures from St. Jean Pied de Port start to drop off. Days are still hot and dry. Or, they can be very wet. It depends. The nights start to get cool. Not wintry, just nippy. You will need a...
  7. t2andreo

    Pacemaker Implant Surgery Tomorrow. A New Phase for Future Caminos.

    You can Do It! Welcome to the Energizer Bunny Club. Hope your recovery and new lease on life goes well. Buen Camino! Tom
  8. t2andreo

    The Chickens....

    Thank you very much for your well wishes. Over the past year, many, many forum members have reached out in kindness to my wife and me. We sincerely appreciate all the kind thoughts, prayers and positive sentiments. The current surgery will help my wife return to a more normal existence, after a...
  9. t2andreo

    Stamps

    Typically, pilgrims will get one stamp at their place of lodging. Getting another sello (say-oh) / stamp during the day is easy. Just ask for one at any cafe, shop, church, post office, police station or wherever others go. It is polite to buy something if you go to a cafe or shop. I usually...
  10. t2andreo

    The Chickens....

    Great to be there - then. Wish really wish I was. As it is, I am sitting in a hospital, in Washington DC, next to my wife. I have been her 24 x 7 caregiver since last April - 2023. She has been here for one week. I took a hotel near by so I could spend maximum time with my wife, and not have...
  11. t2andreo

    deleting a private Conversation message

    Ivar’s efforts went towards blocking the incoming spam, and rooting out the original messages. But, using the “Leave Conversation” button is the remaining loose end. Sadly, this is just something we need to live with and use self-help to remedy. Hope this helps, Tom
  12. t2andreo

    Pack too heavy

    IMHO this is the best choice. The cost of shipping items back to Canada will exceed the value of the items. Send it ahead to Casa Ivar using the Correos - post office. It is relatively cheap, reliable and fast. Hope this helps, Tom
  13. t2andreo

    My knee has given out. Need a place to recover for a week.

    Most farmacias, especially in Pamplona will carry a variety of knee supports. Many pharmacists also speak English. You might find a farmacia that is open Saturday evening. They will be closed on Sunday. Hope this helps, Tom
  14. t2andreo

    standard of living/quality of life in Spain

    I am a pilgrim. My needs are simple. I have clothes on my back, extra things in my rucksack. I have funds adequate to my purpose. In fact, I have enough to share with others, less fortunate. Wherever I go on Camino, I try to go along to get along. For six-years, I have been teaching myself...
  15. t2andreo

    Walking with a messenger bag rather than a backpack

    Try HipStar.net. They make a range of excellent trailers and ship to 30 countries. Home is in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. Hope this helps, Tom
  16. t2andreo

    Compostela Question

    I sent you a private conversation reply. Hope it helps, Tom
  17. t2andreo

    Travel Insurance for Americans

    Try Allianz.com. They provide coverage through most of the airlines when you book a flight. But they sell a wide variety of insurance products directly. My personal health insurance in the US has a largely unknown benefit - it can be used overseas. They have a website for that, specific...
  18. t2andreo

    Backpack size

    I started with a 48 liter Osprey Kestrel rucksack in 2013. After my first two Camino Frances, I went down to a 38 liter Osprey Kestrel. Been using that ever since - four Caminos. It works very well for me. The apparent “sweet spot” for rucksack volume is about 35 - 40 liters. BUT, petite...
  19. t2andreo

    Money taken from my Cash Passport! ☹️

    Cash almost always works. I use cash almost exclusively. The only time my DEBIT card comes out of my pocket is to get cash from an ATM, actually attached to a real bank. These are the most secure. I also maintain a separate bank account, with only enough money for my Camino. I have a debit...
  20. t2andreo

    The Camino will provide?

    There is an order of magnitude difference between a reasonably prepared pilgrim, who has a single bad day, experience or moment, and an irresponsible pilgrim who just wanders blithely along, assuming that all the others will provide for him/her and look out for him/her. I have encountered both...

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