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  1. Purple Backpack

    Snake identification

    On the Frances now and my snake count is 3live, 2 dead (1 huge silver one recently hit by a car in the road a couple of days before Leon and a smushed black one near Castrojeriz), 1 that looked exactly like the photo a couple of weeks ago, a tiny black one a couple of days ago and black one with...
  2. Purple Backpack

    Camino fatigue?

    After having a beautiful day yesterday ( see my posts), I lost some Magic today. It didn’t help that it was a hot sweaty slog this afternoon. I was really looking forward to a cute, more remote Albergue, surely full of wonderful Camino Magic. I left the dinner table when things got heated with...
  3. Purple Backpack

    Lost & Found Lost credential and earrings

    So..a day with a tiny bit of Camino magic (this one is for Luka, if she’s reading). Last night, I went to the singing nun vespers in Leon. It was beautiful watching a dozen women, many older, sing with such conviction and clarity. Per my new routine, I walked down the aisle to be blessed…right...
  4. Purple Backpack

    Lost & Found Lost credential and earrings

    Lost my credential and favorite small drop crystal earrings somewhere between Sahagun and Leon, likely the credential is somewhere on a Leon street. Stayed at Albergue Santa Cruz in Sahagun, last stamp was for halfway certificate. Next night stayed at Casadidoru in Mansillas de Los Mulas (long...
  5. Purple Backpack

    Camino fatigue?

    Hey Luka, on the Frances now, the one route I always swore I wouldn’t do. I lost every bit of Magic on this one. Just couldn’t sync in, wasn’t enjoying it. All the newbies were so excited and proud they had booked every accommodation. Caught in two large Korean tour groups, one smaller Aussie...
  6. Purple Backpack

    LIVE from the Camino Current big wave at beginning of Francés

    I backpack at home so have one, just don’t take it on Caminos. Maybe that should change!
  7. Purple Backpack

    LIVE from the Camino Current big wave at beginning of Francés

    From those on the trail now, is it worth adding a light, short sleeping pad? If the towns open up school gyms or churches, are mats available?
  8. Purple Backpack

    Packing List: Welcome All Comments!

    Congrats on getting the weight down! I’m a couple of pounds heavier but get cold so take a fleece or insulator. I also take extra socks/undies because there are days when things just don’t dry or I don’t feel like doing laundry. If you want to ditch the extra whistle, most packs have one built...
  9. Purple Backpack

    Rain Pants?

    80 gram rain pants live in the bottom of my pack. I prefer shoulder season walking so bad weather insurance. Also useful on laundry days.
  10. Purple Backpack

    Three rescues on the Route Napoleon yesterday

    Stories like this amaze me. I live in a Colorado ski resort serviced by an incredible volunteer Search and Rescue group. Locals receive cell phone alerts when Mountain Rescue groups go out, as well as follow up messages on the outcome and ways to prevent future incidents. Costs are covered by...
  11. Purple Backpack

    Need something to do before Camino

    I’m looking at Lourdes, have always been interested in seeing it. But I wasn’t sure if a day and half is enough time.
  12. Purple Backpack

    Need something to do before Camino

    I actually spent a couple of days in St Jean de Luz before the Norte last fall. Gorgeous little town but think I need something easier to get to SJPDP since I’ve only got a day and a half.
  13. Purple Backpack

    Need something to do before Camino

    Hi friends, I’ve done several Caminos but stressing over this one, my first solo. I arrive in Biarritz and find myself with a couple of days before leaving SJPDP. Anyone have any suggestions for a pleasant place to dejetlag before heading to St Jean? My early days are already booked so can’t...
  14. Purple Backpack

    Bugs / Insects on Route Frances

    I was thinking of walking the Highland Way in September…should it be a no go?
  15. Purple Backpack

    No room at the inn (Najera)

    Thanks, this sounds great! I stayed at a few convents and loved them, kind of like a really quiet sorority house with really kind, wonderful women! Thanks for the suggestion!
  16. Purple Backpack

    No room at the inn (Najera)

    Good point, forgot about the time change.
  17. Purple Backpack

    No room at the inn (Najera)

    Sent them an email but haven’t heard back. Any preference between this and Lorenzo?
  18. Purple Backpack

    No room at the inn (Najera)

    So embarrassed, yes I was using BDotCom, no I don’t mind dorms but it is lovely to do both dorms and privates to catch up on sleep. And yes, San Lorenzo had a couple of rooms left so thanks so much!! What other places bottleneck? I know the last 5 days but I may go off the rails in Ponferrada...
  19. Purple Backpack

    No room at the inn (Najera)

    I’m heading to the Frances shortly and was going to be a bit spontaneous with rooms. I booked the first week just to make sure and was surprised at how tight reservations were. As I started making rough plans, I got to the Logrono to Santo Domingo stage and am having a problem finding things...
  20. Purple Backpack

    Take my vitamins?

    Thanks! Using turmeric and mag, may add the other two!

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