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  1. Mananath

    On the Norte and want to avoid the Frances until last possible moment into SdC

    I did the split after boimotto and took the road to where it joins the Frances shortly before o Pedruzo. It's all pavement, no services and I didn't see any pilgrims until joining the Frances. I ended up walking Sobrado to Lavacola, about 50k and once I walked past O Pedruzo I saw only a few...
  2. Mananath

    My notes on railway bridge shortcuts Conduché – Cahors on the Célé variant

    Thanks to the OP for the detailed Info on the three bridges. I just walked 2/3 of them and found the descriptions to be very accurate. As of yesterday Bridge 2 has a LOT of vegetation that you need to walk through (10 min of walking). It's doable but I would recommend long pants. I wore shorts...
  3. Mananath

    Calendar JUNE 2024 Start – Check in here!

    June 28th, @Mananath, SJPP (continuing on after completing the Via Podiensis; CF) ✅
  4. Mananath

    LIVE from the Camino Le Puy to Figeac in 14 days.

    I think I am a few days ahead of you. Currently finishing up the Cele valley variant and heading to Cahors tomorrow.
  5. Mananath

    LIVE from the Camino Le Puy to Figeac in 14 days.

    Rain, cold, hot, sunny. It's been all over the place. I am also currently on the route. One day it was like 5c with wind and cold. A few days later it was 30. But def rain has been a defining feature.
  6. Mananath

    Do you drop any personal restrictions on Camino?

    I eat 2-3 pain au Chocolats a day on the Camino. I eat 0 a day when I am not walking.
  7. Mananath

    Advice for pre booking on the Le Puy please

    Before I started I prebooked until Cahors. Now I am booked up until Condom. About 200 people left Le Puy on the day I did. Since Figeac the numbers have decreased a lot. I am currently doing the Cele variant (amazing!) and it's not crowded. Quite a few people are not booking in advance.
  8. Mananath

    Advice for pre booking on the Le Puy please

    I am currently walking this route and have been finding the meals to be hit or miss (I am a picky eater) and in hindsight I would have preferred more restaurant dining but in many places there aren't many options so you are stuck at the gite. For checks, when I have been asked for this I have...
  9. Mananath

    Rest day in SJPP?

    Hey everyone, thanks for the feedback. Seems like SJPP will be a one night stop.
  10. Mananath

    Rest day in SJPP?

    Hi - I am currently on the Via Podiensis and in a few weeks will be arriving in SJPP and then continuing on the Frances for a bit. I have never been to SJPP before and am wondering if it is worth taking a rest day there or pushing on and taking a rest day in Pamplona. Any one have any...
  11. Mananath

    Hiking Sandals on the Camino

    Toe socks help with the pinky blisters if you are looking to try shoes again.
  12. Mananath

    Hiking Sandals on the Camino

    I am with team sandals. I wore Chacos exclusively on the Frances and Norte and felt they were great for me during a summer Camino. I am currently on the via Podiensis and am alternating between sandals and trail runners (there is a lot of mud on this route currently). Definitely would not...
  13. Mananath

    Navigating the Camino Del Norte/Primitivo

    I would encourage you to use the mapy.cz app, which is an offline map that shows the Camino route along with every other hiking route in the area including the wonderful coastal variants.
  14. Mananath

    Patagonia Cool Daily Hoody

    Hey all- I purchased the Patagonia hoodie this afternoon so will be wearing that for the Camino. Being able to try it and the REI Sahara on and compare really helped. Thanks for the assistance!
  15. Mananath

    Be careful with phones.

    The new version of Android, coming out later in the year, will have this feature.
  16. Mananath

    Be careful with phones.

    The problem, as a link in a previous comment points out, is that phone thieves are now waiting to see someone using their phone and then they snatch it out of their hand so the phone is unlocked and they can have their way with it.
  17. Mananath

    Patagonia Cool Daily Hoody

    I I was looking into this one but was concerned with the low spf rating and reviews saying wearers were sunburned when wearing it.
  18. Mananath

    Be careful with phones.

    Android 15, coming out later this year, is set to have a bunch of new security features to combat some of the issues mentioned in that article including being able to detect when your phone is yanked out of your hand (and then lock it automatically)! It will also allow for hidden apps with...
  19. Mananath

    Patagonia Cool Daily Hoody

    Thanks. I will be in REI next week and will give this one a good look over. Though with the annual REI anniversary sale going on I might just stick with the Sahara.
  20. Mananath

    Snoring. AARRRGGGGHHHHH!!!!

    Sometimes I think 90% of this forum is just rehashing old issues with no resolution. lol.

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