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  1. musicman

    What inspires you for the physical aspect of the Way?

    Buen Camino. - hope it’s not too warm.
  2. musicman

    want solitude

    Perhaps you would prefer “ sombre”.
  3. musicman

    want solitude

    Sounds like you would be better off with a retreat. The Camino today is a joyous, inclusive experience.TG.
  4. musicman

    Break O’Cebreiro climb

    Luggage transfer easily arranged with the CORREOS - good website - book abead with Booking.com. Failing that use Brierley’s guide or Google maps for a variety of accommodation.
  5. musicman

    Rough In Planning Support

    I thoroughly enjoy planning,booking and researching all our Caminos ( I lead a group - no fees,friends!). I have discovered so much about seemingly inconsequential hamlets on the Caminos,which add both interest and appreciation of where we are sauntering. We are of a certain vintage and use the...
  6. musicman

    Rough In Planning Support

    Well said!
  7. musicman

    Re: My First Camino

    Not withstanding boots or trail shoes - I use both depending on the terrain/ weather each day - blister prevention is of paramount importance and after a lot of Caminos over the years I swear by Vaseline rubbed into toes,heels and any other sensitive spot. I also put a second smear after Putting...
  8. musicman

    Niggling hates (dislikes) on Camino

    Spot on about the tea - almost worth taking your own mug!
  9. musicman

    Bag forwarding on the Camino Frances, March/April 2024

    Express Bourricot from SJDPP to Roncesvalles. Correos from there.
  10. musicman

    Correos Luggage transfer

    Contact The Correos through their website- excellent English - country of origin should not be a problem.
  11. musicman

    "Can pilgrimage be evangelistic?" - Church Times article

    I appreciated the article - thought provoking but provocative - being a keen gardener the idea of new shoots appealed. Rather like “ runners” from strawberries which migrate elsewhere and provide fruit.
  12. musicman

    What would you change about the CF - if you could?

    Being polite I should just call that a quirky suggestion with no possibility of realisation.
  13. musicman

    What would you change about the CF - if you could?

    Absolutely agree - infantile graffiti - few things more annoying.
  14. musicman

    What would you change about the CF - if you could?

    You can change that by not staying in albergues!🤣
  15. musicman

    Bed Race → Astorga to SdC early April

    Bear in mind that you cannot book Donativos ahead if you are thinking of using albergues that is.
  16. musicman

    Ranking my top 10 foods from the Camino

    Don Simon 😱ok to cook with. Reminds me of the time we were sat with three French pelegrinos and the subject of “best cheese” came up. From the French came “ Camembert “d’accord! “ Vacherin” mais oui! And “Roquefort”,tres bon! Just to wind them up we suggested “Le Vache Qui Rie”. A few seconds...
  17. musicman

    We made our first reservation for our Camino

    I hope you have as great an experience there and en route as I did in 2022. Buen Camino .
  18. musicman

    Sureste from Benidorm to Santiago, a detailed itinerary

    Thank you for such a detailed guide. Some of the distances would be too long for my 77 year old legs. Are local buses / taxis available in Oder to shorten some of the stages ? Thanks for your r time. john
  19. musicman

    Weather on Camino Frances May/June

    Overall,be optimistic but have rainwear in your kit. Last two years the weather was mainly benign and often hot. el meteo ES is a good forecast site. buen Camino
  20. musicman

    Seeking Recommendations for Memorable Stops along the Camino Francés

    Best book I’ve found and used on my Caminos - MOON CAMINO de SANTIAGO by Beebe Bahrami - you’ll be spoilt for choice.

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