PCT - Day 47 - Walker Pass/Ridgecrest/Huntington Beach
652.5 Mi / 1070 km
It's a glorious day because I am sitting in my living room in HB totally clean, new equipment arriving, laundry laundering, Jersey Mike's at my door. It is a bittersweet day because friends met are still on trail, they'll...
PCT - Day 28 - Wrightwood, Ca - 369 mi (605 km)
The path from Big Bear to Wrightwood was the best yet so far. It was without the drama of dangerous snow, washed out trails, or viral outbreaks. It included a trip to McDonald's, well actually 2, and even many more friends met. The scenery shifted...
PCT: Day 11 - Idyllwild - Trail Mile 152 (Km 248)
Ok, this is seriously fun. It's really starting to develop a "Camino" vibe. I mean inhibitions are being shed and we are all learning to rely on one another just to get to the next water source, the next resupply. I mean today total strangers...
PCT - Day 6 - Julian - Mile 77
So the first 6 days have taught me I can do this. Physically I have no complaints. I can see how the 1000 miles I did in Spain from Jan - March prepared my body well. I got my trail legs in like 3 days and I am seriously cruising.
But I am keeping to relatively...
Well then you should speak spanish. :) This is another go to line: "Lo siento. No puedo hablar en espanol bueno. Hablame como soy un niñito que no es intelligenete,
I don't think I've ever ordered a glass of wine in my life, so I have no clue. I do however have a wine trick for the camino... so like if you get a "pilgrims menu" it comes with wine or water... Now I'm not being a connoisseur or anything but it's the cheap stuff. Anyways, if you sit alone you...
One more thing. "The biggest beer they got" is usually 400-500 ml. It's best when it comes in a frosted glass. Once you see them heading to the freezer, you know you'll get a good one.
So like I've walked a bunch, and had my share of beers. I think in Spain it depends on the region you are in for how you order it (or even the sizes they offer). I seriously have had this conversation with bartenders at least 100 times. I swear I always get a different answer. My go to now is...
OMG. My greatest fear. Imagine those old school smoke detectors with the 9 volt batteries "beeping" for a month for all my neighbors to hear? Upgrading to those 10 year ones with Lithium batteries before my next trip.
Ok, so this is sort of embarrassing. On my way home from Spain (at the airport!) I received an email from my Home Owners Association. They said the nice couple who live beneath me reached out and said my guest bathroom toilet has been running for months. OMG. Whoops! That is like a $7 part at...
OK, the appliance thing is real (for me). The last few times I've gone on extended Caminos I've come back home to realize some major household appliance doesn't work. Last time it was my dishwasher (Still haven't fixed it). This time it was my water heater (replaced that for sure... $$$ (it was...
I think it boils down to convenience/reliability vs price. I like keeping my USA number. I like unlimited data and calling. And I know, on multiple occasions, friends that went the other route and have experienced difficulties... (though they may not have been the most tech savvy or understood...
Like a little one for walking... maybe like 15 to 20 liters. As far as the shipping I don't think its size really matters. I've seen all sorts of bags labeled for shipment, from 35L bags to full on suitcases.
I've met friends out there using SIms. About half of them end up asking me to use my personal hotspot when they can't connect (for various reasons). I like my ATT international plan... works out to about $3 / day after 30 days. Yah, it's $10/day but they only charge for the first 10 days in the...
I, personally, would go on walks, everyday (wearing your pack and using your trekking poles.) Start slow and build up. 5 miles then 6 etc. if you are leaving from SJPdP, that first day on the Napoleon route is the hardest day of all the Caminos I've ever walked, though I've never stopped at...
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