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  1. Camino Chrissy

    Advice for pre booking on the Le Puy please

    I have walked the marvelous Via Podiensis and absolutely loved the awesome demi-pension meals at the Gites, and would not have wanted to miss them. They also were quite different and a nice change from the pilgrim meals and del dias in Spain.
  2. Camino Chrissy

    Plantar Fasciitis

    That's interesting how everyone is different. Birkenstocks have a definite stiff shape underfoot. I can not wear them at all as I have quite flat feet and their arch hurts me. OTOH, I have two sister-in-law's and a daughter-in-law who all have occasional plantar fasciitis and they love Oofa's...
  3. Camino Chrissy

    Problems with Iberia and American Airlines (standby seats and lost luggage)

    For me, checked bags are a big no no on any flight that includes a needed transfer, however minimal the risk, is not worth it. I prefer to have peace of mind; travel connections are stressful enough.
  4. Camino Chrissy

    Wondering whether the Via de la Plata is our next camino ....?

    I was going to suggest leaving in early March because I've read about the heat many times on the forum if you start out too late, but since I have not walked it, I felt I didn't have a voice. I'm glad you have chimed in with great advice.
  5. Camino Chrissy

    Problems with Iberia and American Airlines (standby seats and lost luggage)

    You used a very generous word in describing the few rather unusual characters waiting in a dank, dark bus or train station at times. With your many travels you have probably "seen it all".😅
  6. Camino Chrissy

    Problems with Iberia and American Airlines (standby seats and lost luggage)

    You most often have an upbeat attitude in your posts, TM22, and I really like this...public transport is always "lively". It says so much in just one little word.🙂
  7. Camino Chrissy

    Where can we buy hiking Poles

    I always buy inexpensive poles when I arrive to walk the Caminos. I always used to go to Decathlon to purchase them; sometimes walking quite a distance to get there. I now check on Google maps for China Bazaars in the city and there are usually a couple to choose from for a similar price of 7-9...
  8. Camino Chrissy

    Bronze Scallop Shell…Carry-on?

    I've mentioned before that I have had a small, clear plastic knife from a fast food restaurant confiscated; possibly the serrated edge was a problem.🙄
  9. Camino Chrissy

    Disfrutar named best restaurant in world.

    Hi Jill, Thank you for the nice compliment on my recent Sanabres portion of the VdlP. I will be of little additional help beyond my "Live on the Camino" thread which you have already seen. I had a variety of weather ranging from sunny, cold, to rainy, to quite warm towards the end, but...
  10. Camino Chrissy

    Memorable Climbs

    Yes, miles! 🤣...Good catch!
  11. Camino Chrissy

    Tui: Fish cookies from nuns on Sunday?

    She probably assumed it was a donation.🤔
  12. Camino Chrissy

    Memorable Climbs

    @John Sikora, I only walk 2km per hour on Caminos. If you walk 3-4km per hour, that is an amazing speed. Yes, I too, lamented those final uphill climbs to finish the day. I thought the Via Francigena consistently had the most uphill endings.
  13. Camino Chrissy

    Wondering whether the Via de la Plata is our next camino ....?

    I recently found this Via de la Plata vlog on a rainy day and was impressed. I have seen a few of Rolf's other Caminos and I like his style. They are high quality with wonderful soft music, no unnecessary talking, but just some basic facts. He captured the stunning scenery, cities and villages...
  14. Camino Chrissy

    Seeking All Amazing VDLP Itinerary & Route Tips, Suggestions & Advice

    I really enjoyed Zamora and it was easy to walk to all the main sights if you stay in or near the historical area. When making plans for the Sanabres, we chose to do our tourist days in Salamanca and Zamora before we started walking and it was a good decision. The bus ride between the two cities...
  15. Camino Chrissy

    Tui: Fish cookies from nuns on Sunday?

    Thanks, @timr, for posting that link from 2017. When I wrote my post here, I remembered I had posted on the Poor Clare nuns a long time ago, but did not try to find the thread. It was interesting to read the thread again. I will add that along what you had said, in the book it was told how...
  16. Camino Chrissy

    Shortest section between Camino del Norte and Primitivo.

    I walked the first half of the Norte, then turned at Villaviciosa and walked to Oviedo where I continued on the Primitivo. Last spring I returned to Oviedo because I enjoy spending time in that city. I then walked north to Aviles, before turning west to finish the 2nd half of the Norte.
  17. Camino Chrissy

    Tui: Fish cookies from nuns on Sunday?

    I know nothing about the sale of fish cookies, so I suppose my post is partially off topic... Twenty years ago I lived in the city of Rockford, Illinois, where one of the very few Poor Clare Convents in the US is located. I knew the nuns had a vow of silence and I was always intrigued when I...
  18. Camino Chrissy

    Disfrutar named best restaurant in world.

    Well, I did have naturally black hair at the time.😂
  19. Camino Chrissy

    Disfrutar named best restaurant in world.

    In nearly the same time frame as you describe, although in 1979, I was in the city of Oaxaca, Mexico, having brought down a generator to a clinic in need. We stayed nearly a week and all of the food was amazing. I remember thinking "so this is what real Mexican food tastes like!" I've yet to...
  20. Camino Chrissy

    Disfrutar named best restaurant in world.

    I wonder what they charge for a sello without first patronizing the restaurant and ordering a meal...or at least an orujo or two? 😂😉

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