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  1. Roland49

    Post Camino Equipment Routine

    The post camino routine for me: At first: all photos and videos are saved on my computer. All washable clothes will go in the washingmachine, if machine wash is possible. All other washable items go into the tub (backpack, bumpack, etc.) and are washed and dried there. Never had bedbugs, so no...
  2. Roland49

    Do some people not get stamps?

    I'm not stamp-crazy. Even on my CF in 2019 I didn't fill my Credential with stamps. There were few spots left. On my CP last year my Credential wasn't stamped half. The back is empty. For me, the interactions with my fellow pilgrims are more worth and most memorable than a few stamps.
  3. Roland49

    Finally - real food in Santiago!!!

    Walked by last year, but didn't realise that it is accessible for everyone. Next time I'll give it a try. Thanks for the hint!
  4. Roland49

    Short beach trip after completing the Camino route

    <PMFJI> If, but really if, you have the time and ressources I would highly recommend the cheap 3,5h trip by bus (5 to 7 connections daily) down to Porto with it's lovely beaches. Stay a night or two and fly home from Porto. There should be plenty of possible connections from Porto. Did this...
  5. Roland49

    Plantar Fasciitis

    Hello fellow peregrina, please do yourself a favour and see a physician! There can be so many roots to the mentioned pain, that is best to ask a professional! Hope all will be well for you.
  6. Roland49

    Need some new route advice

    Oh, there are a few: - Rheinsteig along the Rhein river between Rüdesheim and Koblenz. Best in late summer or beginn of fall. 8-14 days. - Rennsteig in Thuringia between Eisenach (Wartburg) and Blankenstein (in summer). 10 -12 days - Via Regia between Görlitz and Eisenach via Leipzig and Erfurt...
  7. Roland49

    Death of German peregrina in Zuriain this morning

    Sad to hear! May they rest in eternal peace!
  8. Roland49

    Another footwear question

    Hello fellow pilgrim, small parts do cross forests, so trailrunners would suit the changing grounds best. Most parts are pavement, some gravel, some beaches (lovely!), some forest paths. The softer the cushioning of the shoes are, the better! Have fun, turn around from time to time and
  9. Roland49

    Train Bayonne -SJPDP and pilgrims passport after 8pm?

    I arrived in 2019 on a sunday evening and the staff of the fabulous Pilgrims Office opened for the late evening train to serve the incoming pilgrims. You may contact the Express Bourricot for possible transport.
  10. Roland49

    How busy are July and August usually?

    You may try to get a bed in the Albergue "Tinidade de Arre" just after crossing over the Rio Ulzama and before entering the outskirts of Pamplona. But you may have to cross the city to Cizur Menor (Albergue Orden de Malta) or the Albergue San Andrés in Zariquiegui. Both options you may have to...
  11. Roland49

    How busy are July and August usually?

    IMHO all Albergues inside the citywalls are closed while the San Fermines! You can try Casa Paderborn on the banks of the Arga, not far from the main route of the Camino. I don't know, if they take reservations. BC!
  12. Roland49

    Molinaseca to O Cebreiro stage mess up?

    Made it from VdB to O Cebreiro while having an nasty, unpleasant blister. A little bit slower, but doable!
  13. Roland49

    A call for regulation or permit on the Francés

    I follow this discussion in the last few days and for me it's clear: any for profit organisation should be forced to be member of a chamber / fraternity that maintain and market the Caminos. Otherwise they would not be allowed to offer their walks. It should be like in the Alps, where you need...
  14. Roland49

    How do you feel when you finish a camino?

    Mixed feelings / emotions for me: joy or a bit pride and gratitude for getting to SdC without any hazards or worse, but also I feel a little lost. The end of a Camino is forseeable but you try to ignore it until your feet hit the ground of the Praza d'Obradoiro.
  15. Roland49

    Itinerary opinion

    Same thoughts here. I can get as old as a stone and never would hire a travel agent for a camino.
  16. Roland49

    Porto to Vila do Conde

    Yip! Walked via the cathedral to Foz de Douro and from there up to VdC, lovely!
  17. Roland49

    Stamps per day from Porto??

    Since Tui (last 116km) I collected two stamps per day like on the CF. Mainly on breakfast-break and in Albergue. Have fun!
  18. Roland49

    BIQ questions

    Leave the airport and turn left. Walk to the bus-station. Take the bus Nr. 4 to Bayonne trainstation (Place de la Republique/Boulevard Alsace Lorraine). Ride the train with your fellow pilgrims. Have fun getting to know your co-walkers. Sundays only 2 trains!
  19. Roland49

    Backpack?

    At first: is it a fitting choice? You have it on your back for more than a month! Be aware, that it should fit perfectly. In summer 2019 my 38/45l Backpack wasn't filled to the top. 60l is way to big! Maybe 60l in late fall or winter, if you need more space for a sleeping-bag and more/thicker...
  20. Roland49

    best places to have rest days on coastal route

    I would tend to say: Viana do Castelo and Pontevedra, if you want to make it even. The average days are 10-12, depending on your speed. Viana will be reached by day 2 or 3 and Pontevedra again 3 or 4 days later. If you are a beachlover, you may stop in Afife and maybe Gaifar on day 4 and 7...

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