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  1. Mananath

    Baamode to Sobrado via Cruces?

    Hi- In a few days I will be traveling between Baamode and Sobrado and am interested in the shorter route between the two towns that goes via Cruces. Has anyone done this recently and have feedback? Or if you have done both can you offer a comparison? Just about a week left for me on the Norte...
  2. Mananath

    Report: "mountain" route from Soto de Luina

    Last night I slept in Soto and spent way too much time researching and trying to decide which route I would take out of town. I didn't stay at the Albergue (instead, the wonderful Paulino for 20eur for a private room!) so I missed the talk from Pepe about the routes. I was on the fence until I...
  3. Mananath

    What to look forward to?

    Hi- I am about 2 weeks into the Norte -- just arrived in Comillas -- and I am wondering if there are things I should be looking forward to coming up? On the Frances there were milestones to look forward to, ex: finishing the meseta, Cruz de ferro, o ceberieo etc that helped with motivation. Are...
  4. Mananath

    App to track daily progress

    Hi- Any recommendations for an android app that can track and provide a daily report of my progress? I don't need it for on the go mapping just something at the end of the day that can generate a graph with the elevation profile for the day, distance walked, elevation gained and time etc...
  5. Mananath

    Preparing, then vs now

    No questions, just some observations. I will be starting the Camino Norte in 3 weeks. Last year, at the same time, I walked my first Camino, the Frances. As I prepare for the Norte I can't help but compare how I feel now to how I felt last year. I remember devouring everything I could about...
  6. Mananath

    Packing for the Norte vs Frances

    Hi- Last year I walked the Frances in July so I have a good understanding of what gear I needed, what I didn't need and what I wish I had. I will be walking the Norte in July and am curious if I should approach packing differently for it? For folks that have walked both were your needs...
  7. Mananath

    Path of Miracles

    Hi- this afternoon I was wandering the streets of Christchurch NZ and came across a poster advertising the performance of "A Path of Miracles, Joby Talbot's stunning choral depiction of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage." Unfortunately I won't be in town when it happens so I will miss it but am...
  8. Mananath

    A second camino - motivations?

    Hello Friends - Earlier this year I walked the Camino Frances (with a start in Pamplona) and truly loved the experience, so much that I am considering another Camino in April/May of the coming year (I suspect the VDLP). I am wondering about my motivations however, and if doing another one so...
  9. Mananath

    Historical arrival numbers

    Hi- Earlier this year I walked the Camino Frances, arriving in Santiago on Aug 2nd. In a few weeks I am going to be giving a presentation about my journey to some coworkers and I was hoping to include some numbers. Is there a place online where I can find out how many people arrived in Santiago...
  10. Mananath

    Camino Skies movie

    Last night I flew to New Zealand and when I was perusing the list of movies to watch I was surprised to see a movie, which I had never heard of before, about the Camino on offer. I quickly selected it and happily spent 90 min reminiscing about my own walk (that ended a little more than a week...
  11. Mananath

    I made it!!

    this morning, at 920 am, I arrived in Santiago after walking 28 days from Pamplona!! It felt amazing to arrive and a bit more emotional than I had expected. Ok, a lot more. Turns out I really needed this. The plaza was empty when I arrived but soon began to fill up as the groups arrived...
  12. Mananath

    Stamps for final day?

    Do I need to collect stamps on my final day in order to receive the compostela? I have about 2 hours of walking tomorrow and don't plan on stopping until I arrive at Santiago. My hotel for this last night took up the final free space in my credential. Had I been paying more attention I would...
  13. Mananath

    Favorite graffiti

    Today while walking toward Arzua I came across my favorite piece of Camino themed graffiti yet! Though with only 25 miles to go it would take a lot to get me in a taxi now!
  14. Mananath

    LIVE from the Camino My first Camino

    This afternoon I walked into Burgos and felt a wee bit of an accomplishment. It felt good. I started my walk back on the 5th (the 6th was my first full day) from Pamplona and I had a lot of concerns, mainly with my footwear and how my body would handle it and if I would even make it a few days...
  15. Mananath

    UV umbrella in Burgos?

    Hi - I will be in Burgos in two days and want to get an umbrella for the meseta. Any ideas where I can find one of the fancy UV umbrellas? I use hiking poles. Any suggestions on how to attach the umbrella? Thanks
  16. Mananath

    Help with shoe sizing

    Hi- On Tuesday I am starting the Camino Frances from Pamplona and, well, i haven't figured out what shoe to wear and it is starting to get stressful. I don't know how this happened. I've spent the past month trying on well over 60 pairs of trail runners and have yet to find the perfect shoe...
  17. Mananath

    Creams, sprays, ointments... AGGGHH!

    With just a few weeks before I start my camino I have reached that phase where I am scouring this message board for any nuggets to help make the "perfect" camino. It's a bit overwhelming and probably not too helpful. :) But I have noticed a lot of messages about various creams and ointments...
  18. Mananath

    How important is a rock plate for CF?

    Hi- spent some time in REI the other day trying on lots of trail runners. I found the Topo Ultraventure 2 to be a good fit and I think I will use it when I start the CF next month. However I noticed it lacks a rock plate. How important is that feature for the Camino, specifically the Frances...

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