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  1. cronnik

    Blister Prevention That Works For All

    Completely - well said!
  2. cronnik

    Blister Prevention That Works For All

    This is fantastic.
  3. cronnik

    NOVEMBER 2023 Start - Check in here!

    November 10: Pamplona (Frances) November 20: Ponferrada (Invierno) ✅
  4. cronnik

    200 unpaved miles

    If you’re looking for unpaved than a GR (grand randonnee) in France or Spain can be a good option. They intersect sometimes with the Camino but are more dedicated long distance hiking routes. They often pass close to towns so you can get services if needed.
  5. cronnik

    Tight connection in Madrid

    I echo what others said. Madrid airport is 3 (4) huge airports geographically separated and the only way to get between them is via their shuttle bus or taxi. They are not linked by some sort of airport train system. Coming back to nyc i had a regional flight from san Sebastian to Madrid...
  6. cronnik

    LIVE from the Camino Struggling to continue

    I love Lagroño. Been there twice. The tapas street is fantastic - especially the place that sells just the garlic mushroom heads.
  7. cronnik

    A place to spend a day on Camino del Norte?

    I also stayed at Intxauspe landetxea when I walked into Markina (as the pilgrim albergue was closed) and my girlfriend and I opted for a private room. It’s set on a hillside with beautiful views, has a lovely patio where the hospitaliera served us a wonderful abundant meal and the grounds were...
  8. cronnik

    A place to spend a day on Camino del Norte?

    Great idea. You could stop there on the bus when heading from Mundaka to Bilbao
  9. cronnik

    A place to spend a day on Camino del Norte?

    My girlfriend and I walked from Irun, intending to end by walking into Bilbao. From what i had heard the second half of the section from Gernika to Bilbao was un attractive development. We spent the night in Gernika. After a brief sightseeing tour in the am we concluded that Gernika, besides the...
  10. cronnik

    LIVE from the Camino Struggling to continue

    The Camino helped me get to that point. Now I’m taking improv and storytelling classes and performing both. I owe something to the Camino for this!
  11. cronnik

    LIVE from the Camino Struggling to continue

    Hey - I’m an introverted/extrovert (if that makes any sense?). I’m a bit shy but crave company. I found the experience of opening up to people to be difficult for me on in the beginning of my first Camino because of fear of being rejected and getting out of my comfort zone. Then I thought “I’m...
  12. cronnik

    Coastal alternatives to the Norte's asphalt

    I did the same. I used Mapy.cz ALL the time. It was my go to map app as it had the official Camino route clearly marked on it and so any alternative I took I could see where I was in relation to the original. I remember talking to people that didn’t come with me on certain alternates and they...
  13. cronnik

    Camino Frances in October - long or short-sleeve merino?

    In the fall i always bring a reg weight long sleeve zip collar merino and two reg weight merino tshirts. I also bring a synthetic “town” shirt that’s fairly windproof but breathable and can be used as a sun shirt. Also I prefer a nano puff over a wool sweater for the comfort and weight savings.
  14. cronnik

    Am I packing too much?

    in March I’d suggest a lightweight sleeping bag. In the summer a sleeping bag liner was sufficient for me and I didn’t always get into it but used it as a light sheet often.
  15. cronnik

    Wake up alarm

    Vibrating (silent alarms) on a watch work well for me
  16. cronnik

    Luxury Camino

    The parador in Santiago is fantastic. And a luxury. Also you can stay at the monastery up through the tunnel (with the bag piper) and have an almost equally great experience for less $ if you’re willing to share a small room.
  17. cronnik

    Am I packing too much?

    Or replace the cotton T-shirt with a merino sport blend. I use them exclusively - they can be expensive but I’ve never regretted the money spent on them
  18. cronnik

    Am I packing too much?

    Maybe a pair of lightweight waterproof pants to wear with just underwear so you don’t sweat out in case of really cold rainy days? There were a couple of days in November on the Frances that I was glad I had them but that said I didn’t use them the whole trip obviously so some will caution...
  19. cronnik

    LIVE from the Camino Walking the Norte Trail: Journey Interrupted and Resumed

    Mark Twain and his “Innocents Abroad” would be blushing at the wonderful stylistic similarities you all share.
  20. cronnik

    28L pack on the Camino Frances this October

    Yes - I agree with what has been said here. I am 6’2” 200lb male. I brought: 2 wool tshirts 3pairs wool socks 1 long sleeve 1/3 zip wool high neck base layer 1 mid layer synthetic down “puffy “ jacket 1 rain/wind jacket Light gloves 2 long underwear bottoms 2 pairs convertible pants My bag...

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