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  1. Saranger

    How to Volunteer in SdC?

    American Pilgrims has links for contacting the Pilgrim’s Office, as well as other opportunities to volunteer in Spain. They’re a great organization for helping pilgrims prepare for a Camino as well as assisting with returning from the Camino. Sixty local chapters and connections across Spain...
  2. Saranger

    How to Volunteer in SdC?

    You might also check the American Pilgrims website for information on the Pilgrim’s Office and other opportunities in Spain: https://americanpilgrims.org/volunteer-opportunities/
  3. Saranger

    Dual Pilgrimage

    It's most important to pre-book your accommodations. This isn't like the Camino where you can walk and book a day before or just show up. For information on accommodations (all budgets) go to https://www.kumano-travel.com/en I highly recommend a post-Kumano Kodo trip to Mount Koya (Koyasan)...
  4. Saranger

    Sanabres- Downhill to Ponte Ulla!

    Devilish downhill indeed! Just walked that section on 04 May 2024 (arrived Santiago on 05 May) and it was killer on my knees. Ended up changing my plans for the next week because of my last two days of the Sanabrés, with asphalt, mud, rain, rocks, knee pain, a bloody sock…I’ll spare you the gory...
  5. Saranger

    Hiking poles on the plane in Santiago!

    Just passed through SCQ airport (5/18/2024) and put my Diamond Z poles dutifully into my hold baggage as I have since 2015. To my astonishment, there were pilgrims in line at security with Leki and other collapsible poles who sailed through with them as hand baggage! I was so incredulous I...
  6. Saranger

    Recovering, step by step

    You’re well on your way and making excellent progress. What a good feeling. I thank you for the update. Buena suerte!
  7. Saranger

    Dual Pilgrimage

    The tourism office in Santiago does this, or the Pilgrim office. I agree, if you can show them photos they will likely bestow it (the pilgrim’s office is not always so understanding). Good luck and welcome to the Dual Pilgrim club!
  8. Saranger

    So close to Pico Sacro!

    When we walked in on 05 May it was raining and the low clouds obscured everything from the Pico Sacro to the spires. We couldn’t see the spires until just a few km from SdC. So glad you had great weather! On the other hand, we walked into the middle of the feira de Santa Lucia and had fun...
  9. Saranger

    Ourense to Santiago 25th April

    ¡Buen Camino! We start the Sanabrés from Ourense on 29 April.
  10. Saranger

    Pilgrim’s Office-first 2 weeks in May?

    Anyone from the forum working in the Pilgrim’s Office May 1-14? We’ll be walking two Caminos and will say hi if you are!
  11. Saranger

    Leg, foot rashes: Purpura (?)

    If you’re susceptible to this, try putting your feet up several times during the day (on a chair or bench). When you finish your hike, take your shoes/socks off and put your feet up over your head (on a headboard, wall, tree, doesn't matter-just so it's above your heart). I've only had this...
  12. Saranger

    Recommended souvenir shops in Santiago

    Inside the Parador is a lovely gift shop and you can't go wrong with something from Sargadelos.
  13. Saranger

    Transportation from Santiago back to Madrid, with a possible stop in Segovia.

    Depending on your budget and time, consider renting a car and adding Valladolid, Segovia and Avila to your itinerary on the way back to Madrid.
  14. Saranger

    NY Times Guest Essay: Travel, Fear, the Camino

    This should be required reading for all pilgrims!
  15. Saranger

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Delta Airlines just cancelled my trip!

    In the screenshot of the message you received it says the "fastest option" is to cancel and receive an e-credit..." but there are more options if you want a refund to your original form of payment-it will just take much longer. If you want to simply change dates, do that within the app as...
  16. Saranger

    Calling all American pilgrims! St. James Celebration in South Bend, IN July 23-26, 2021

    For all American pilgrims who want to celebrate the 2021 Holy Year/St. James' Day but won't make it to Spain this year, why not come and celebrate with other pilgrims in the United States? Volunteers from the local Midwest chapters of American Pilgrims on the Camino are hosting a celebration...
  17. Saranger

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Forum Members and COVID-19 Illness

    Late last month I suddenly lost my sense of taste and smell. Sudden anosmia has been reported in asymptomatic carriers. I had no other symptoms of Covid-19 and was ineligible for a test. I self-quarantined for 2 weeks. Husband showed no symptoms. Likely I caught it while flying March 15-17 or...
  18. Saranger

    Cooking/Eating too much while in quarantine !!!

    Husband and I are traveling virtually while at home. Pick a country, make a meal from there, play some appropriate music and enjoy while reminiscing about our travels there. Some delicious ones have been anything Italian, chicken tikka masala, enchilada casserole, and blueberry scones with lemon...
  19. Saranger

    American pilgrims may be interested in this page...

    American Pilgrims on the Camino will hold their Annual Gathering of Pilgrims March 12-15, 2020 at Zephyr Point Conference Center in Zephyr Cove, NV (Lake Tahoe). For more information, to see the program and to register for this fantastic weekend go to...
  20. Saranger

    Shell for backpack

    When I walked from Ferris in May 2019 there were maybe two souvenir shops selling overpriced (€5) shells. I'd heard on a podcast there was a self-service shell stand that operates on a donativo basis some kilometers outside of Ferrol. Sure enough, an hour or two outside town we came across a...

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