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  1. t2andreo

    LIVE from the Camino Sitting with Mary

    Consider that the trick - as it were - to avoiding crowds of pilgrims, anywhere at any time, is simple. Just be where they are not. If pilgrims start from a favored starting place on Saturday or Sunday, start on another day. Donlt forget to research and consider local holidays for the affect on...
  2. t2andreo

    Packaging a Walking Stick

    I second Tink's answer just above - except I would recommend the bubble wrap or cling film - THEN a cheap pool noodle to prevent damage to your obviously prized possession. They sell them here in Dollar Stores. On arrival, you might fold the noodle and use bubble wrap / cling film into a box...
  3. t2andreo

    Finally - real food in Santiago!!!

    if it helps global understanding, the Spanish word for: "croquette" is "croqueta." "meatball" is "bola de comida." "sphere (fancy word for round ball)" is "esfera." So, "esfuera de atun." "fish bal" is "bola de pescado" or "bola de atun" "tuna ball" is "bola de atún" Breaded breaded tuna...
  4. t2andreo

    Why 100km for compostela

    THANK YOU!
  5. t2andreo

    Compostela Question

    I will defer to more recent information, and accept this issue. The matter is closed. Personal circumstances beyond my control have kept me from the Camino and volunteering at Santiago since 2022. Hence, my first-hand observations may be dated in some regards.
  6. t2andreo

    When Temperatures Climb! Preventing Heat exhaustion

    Yup! Between Buffs and Duck tape, we can rule the world!
  7. t2andreo

    Why 100km for compostela

    When possible, the Pilgrim Office staff actually look for reasons to approve Compostelas. They get no pleasure in denying them. But, the rules are the rules. Otherwise, they might as well sell certificates at self-service terminals all over town. Also, there is a BIG difference between being a...
  8. t2andreo

    When Temperatures Climb! Preventing Heat exhaustion

    You should carry at least one Buff while on Camino. The Buff can be soaked with any reasonably clean water and then worn as a headband, wrist band, or neckband. The evaporative effect - even on a hot and still day - can dramatically reduce heat exhaustion effects. A "time-out" rest, in any shade...
  9. t2andreo

    Compostela Question

    People who walk from Santiago to Finisterre or Muxia can qualify for the Fisterriana or Muxiana certificates. These are guest welcome certificates from each town's tourism authorities. They have no standing with the Cathedral in Santiago and are not Compostelas. The Galicia Tourism Office...
  10. t2andreo

    Compostela Question

    I do know that the final 100 km must be on a route officially recognized by the Pilgrim Office authorities (the Cathedral). From experience, I also know the Santiago, Finisterre, Muxia, Santiago "loop" does not count. When I asked about this one year, a staffer explained to me that it was a...
  11. t2andreo

    Do some people not get stamps?

    ... unless you change your mind at the last minute. Some people do.
  12. t2andreo

    PRP for osteoarthritis in knee

    Pharmacists, many of whom can speak good English, are an excellent source of information for all things medical. Aside from speaking to a pharmacist, I advise going to the Centro de Salud (Local Health Clinic) or the ER of a hospital in a large town / city to seek assistance. Someone will speak...
  13. t2andreo

    Just returned! 25 April - 29 May - SJPDP to Santiago

    You WILL be back! Now that you are a 'veteran' you can do another route, or the same one again. The next time around, you will enjoy it so much more. Welcome to the club! Tom
  14. t2andreo

    Finally - real food in Santiago!!!

    I suspect they likely meant fried, breaded balls of tuna blended with break crumbs - like a croquette. Besides, fish do not have "balls" in the "cojones" context. So, there must, logically, be another explanation. This said, I am willing to be wrong. Hope this helps, Tom
  15. t2andreo

    Do some people not get stamps?

    In my years of experience as a Pilgrim Office volunteer, I have seen the entire range of stamping. There are pilgrims who combine multiple credencials to hold all their sellos. These folks collect the sellos, pretty much the same way others take photographs with their smartphones. When they...
  16. t2andreo

    Monasterio de Zamartze has pilgrim accommodations!

    Thank you very much.
  17. t2andreo

    Monasterio de Zamartze has pilgrim accommodations!

    What Camino route is this on?
  18. t2andreo

    Botafumeiro used at today's pilgrim mass

    We, who work at the Pilgrim Office as volunteers, refer to the Botafumeiro in a neutral gender .e.g. "It." Grammatically, the spelling of the name indicates a male case or point of reference. So, in reply to the OP, I would say that IT flew - that "the Botafumeiro finally flew again." It's...
  19. t2andreo

    Caminho without a phone

    It seems to me that the main problem when walking a Camino without a smartphone, by design or as enforced on you (e.g. by loss or theft), is that virtually everyone else has one. Hence, they have the advantage over you in route finding, finding and managing accommodations, and obtaining useful...
  20. t2andreo

    changing paths

    Rain gear is usually a very personal preference. My personal preference during the warmer months is a poncho - for the superior ventilation. Be sure to obtain a poncho that is made to cover your backpack as well. Also, I always advise buying a bright, contrasting color, so you will be seen...

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