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  1. Camino Chrissy

    Planning tips for Camino de Madrid

    I stayed there on October 16th '23, and arrived at the albergue a little early, so we headed over to that nice bar and had lunch before checking in. It was not very busy and there was plenty of floor space to put our backpacks up against the wall near the table we were sitting at.
  2. Camino Chrissy

    LIVE from the Camino On the Camino de Madrid!

    We stayed here too in Coca. Our very attractive room had a small balcony overlooking the square and church. We had a very personable and friendly gal meet us and show us the apartment.
  3. Camino Chrissy

    Caminho without a phone

    I put all of the information provided for each of my lodging reservations on a spreadsheet and print it out before I leave home.
  4. Camino Chrissy

    Caminho without a phone

    I would be "up a creek" if I were in the OP's situation as I only use my Android phone to make all of my reservations on my booking.com app. Thankfully I bring a copy of my spreadsheet with each night's lodging reservation, location, and phone #; definitely better than nothing. Next time I will...
  5. Camino Chrissy

    El Camino Real de California

    A few years ago I thought I might possibly be interested in this Mission route, but after I read a few things about these apparent facts I tossed the idea as I envisioned walking on mostly busy highways with no shade in too warm of weather.
  6. Camino Chrissy

    Planning tips for Camino de Madrid

    Ooops, forgot to post the thread... Thread 'Chrissy on the Camino de Madrid' https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/chrissy-on-the-camino-de-madrid.83568/
  7. Camino Chrissy

    4th Camino Experience (with some photos)

    Your pictures are gorgeous, and I am in love with fields of poppies.🙂
  8. Camino Chrissy

    Planning tips for Camino de Madrid

    Here is my "Live in the Camino" thread for the Camino de Madrid for anyone who may be interested in skimming or looking at the pictures I posted. Also, I just took a screenshot of my spreadsheet distances between the places I stayed. I think my itinerary worked out well. I never taxied or bussed...
  9. Camino Chrissy

    Advice for pre booking on the Le Puy please

    This was mostly true, but since I walked it with three camino girlfriends, we felt very comfortable in spite of that because we had each other. Since I speak so little French, and Spanish, I do not like pouring over menus in other languages and don't always have good success in choosing. Google...
  10. Camino Chrissy

    Advice for pre booking on the Le Puy please

    It is phenomenal...seriously!
  11. Camino Chrissy

    Planning tips for Camino de Madrid

    In rechecking my spreadsheet and sequence of photos I'd taken, I see I told you wrong, so I apologize😞. The albergue with 3 beds was in Tamariz de Campos at the muni there. These Gronze photos are identical to my own. Edited to add my photos and one of the bar owner and his dog in the little...
  12. Camino Chrissy

    Planning tips for Camino de Madrid

    ...and ended in Sahagan. We never saw any pilgrims while walking, but of the five albergues we stayed in there were also 2-5 other pilgrims staying. *My favorite was the muni in Santervas de Campos; a very nice repurposed stone building on two floors and the museum connected to it was a nice...
  13. 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.
  14. 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...
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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".😅
  18. 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.🙂
  19. 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...
  20. 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.🙄

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