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  1. J Willhaus

    Backpack?

    My husband ordered his pack from 6 Moon Designs. They had him take measurements to ensure the fit (modular parts so you order your preference of belt, straps or vest style, etc). Then the had him fill it and walk around the park where I took photos and we sent them to the company. They then...
  2. J Willhaus

    From just before Burgos - 47 friggin kms to find a bed!!!

    Our first Camino in 2016, many of the young people in school and church groups had an obligatory mat to sleep on the munipal sports hall floor or in the church. Last year they were all shipping their packs and walking only with a light daybag. In 2016, if you needed a mat, you could borrow one...
  3. J Willhaus

    No rooms available mid Sept in Roncesvalles, any suggestions?

    September is an extremely busy month from St Jean.
  4. J Willhaus

    No rooms available mid Sept in Roncesvalles, any suggestions?

    We are also older, but love the albergues...
  5. J Willhaus

    Coffee

    Microwave with a cup of hot water. My electric coils always burn out and it is hard to source a replacement. We almost always stay at an albergue with a kitchen or at least a microwave.
  6. J Willhaus

    Group of prison inmates walking the Camino

    Met an Italian lad and his mentor in Zamora as hospitaleros in 2017. Longer story. The boy ran away in the night and returned before dawn the next morning. This all created consternation with the other pilgrim, Phil, and I. The boy was taken back to Italy and then returned again to the Camino a...
  7. J Willhaus

    Madrid to Ponferrada

    The bus may be cheaper. Buses in Spain are pretty comfortable. If you are starting to walk the next morning, it might be nicer to get in earlier.
  8. J Willhaus

    Recent Smelly Pilgrim Test

    As I mentioned, I wear a holey well-used one for daytime walking and then have a nicer outfit in the evening. You can always tell the new pilgrims when they join the pilgrimage as their gear is always clean and bright. Their shoes are clean and their shirts don't have that grayed after...
  9. J Willhaus

    Recent Smelly Pilgrim Test

    Some Merino will certainly get holes in it. Some brands and blends worse than others. It is one of the drawbacks that the wool fibers in the finer knit shirts and garments. I have used several brands and while some shirts, tights, dresses have lasted years, others succumb after only short wear...
  10. J Willhaus

    Coffee

    Stop in the next small town? This winter I often had to make a cup of instant using coffee con leche packets. It's not great, but was better than none.
  11. J Willhaus

    Correos rucksack transport question

    I think they give you a discounted rate for the whole trip, but you are not required to give a scheduled pick up and drop off for everything at once. You can check pricing on their website. https://www.elcaminoconcorreos.com/en/rucksack-transfer
  12. J Willhaus

    Correos rucksack transport question

    You can check the Correos drop down list for the places they deliver to and then make a reservation. Then you call Correos and update them on where to deliver the bag by a certain time each evening. They speak English. You also tag your bag and place the destination on the tag. This is in my...
  13. J Willhaus

    Backpack?

    First, does the pack fit you well. Have you tried it on? It looks very big. My pack is 42 liters and I carry my clothes medications and a CPAP machine even in the winter when you need warmer clothes and a sleeping bag. Many others who don't need medical devices carry packs 32 liters or so. Can...
  14. J Willhaus

    No rooms available mid Sept in Roncesvalles, any suggestions?

    How are you checking? Booking.com will not have all the available rooms. I went to one of the hotel websites directly and there were still rooms available in mid-sept.
  15. J Willhaus

    Alternative to Monbus (Samos to Santiago)?

    The train goes to Ourense a d then switch to Santiago. The bus will be cheaper and likely quicker.
  16. J Willhaus

    Alternative to Monbus (Samos to Santiago)?

    You can do either. I have done both.
  17. J Willhaus

    Alternative to Monbus (Samos to Santiago)?

    I have always found the Monbus service reliable and pleasant. They serve most of this area and all the small towns on the CF.
  18. J Willhaus

    post Camino walk...any advice?

    My husband has volunteered at Pueblo Ingles as an English speaker on the spur of the moment (stopped at Ponferada on one Camino to do this). We've also gone to Spanish school a few times. There is a nice one in Santiago called Ira Flavia. He's also gone to one in Madrid.
  19. J Willhaus

    Memory lane

    Such special memories for you and your mom.
  20. J Willhaus

    post Camino walk...any advice?

    It's hard not to plan it all out into some kind of package. It is fine to have a plan, but don't lock yourself in with prepaid flights and reservations if at all possible. Your plans will likely morph and change as you go along. Maybe you'll hate it and head for a beach vacation in the first...

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