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  1. littlegreen60

    Booking.com prices vs. Gronze

    Hola Peregrinos I arrive in Tricastela Friday. I am trying to plan a few nights ahead because i now need to transport part of my pack. When I look at Gronze.com for prices, then go to Booking.com, the prices are much higher. And no option for single bunk. Can anyone provide some experience or...
  2. littlegreen60

    Arranging albergues and pack transport

    I fly in 10 days!.Because of an achilles tear, I have to be prepared to transport part of my bag nightly I am trying to retain some flexibility, as I am not sure how far I can walk each day. Questions: To know which accommodations will take a 20 L bag ahead -Do I just call each...
  3. littlegreen60

    Rain galoshes or similar

    I FINALLY have the right shoes, podiatrist approved....whew. less than 2 weeks to go! But theyre not waterproof at all. Any suggestions for rain covers for shoes, galoshes etc?
  4. littlegreen60

    Type of stowable bag for transport

    2 weeks to go! I have a foot injury I'm recovering from, and may need to transport my bag nightly. My pack will serve well as a day pack. I'm looking for recommendations for something I can stow and use for a transport bag with a service if needed. Thx in advance
  5. littlegreen60

    Thank you Camino family <3 <3

    I just want to say a very grateful THANK YOU to everyone on this forum. You have helped me so much with your encouragement, in planning, and preparation, with inspiration and much know how. Through my self doubt, problems with my feet, and an absolutely insane back and forth for getting the...
  6. littlegreen60

    Multipurpose shoes for shower and town?

    Hola Peregrinos. I am trying to find a good compromise. I am dealing with heel pain from tendinitis and want to only bring one extra pair of shoes to use walking around town, shower and as a back up for hiking (if needed). Is this possible? I have rubberized quasi recovery flipflops but they...
  7. littlegreen60

    Ladies, how do you keep valuables safe

    One month to go on my first camino. I"m excited, nervous, obsessing ...a little.... Ladies, I am trying to figure a simple system for daily cash needs and less frequent needs access passport credit cards, etc. I have a credit card and passport Wallet with rfid blocking. Not sure if it's the...
  8. littlegreen60

    Achilles heel flare up and 5 weeks to go :-(

    HELP! I don't even know what I did, but my heel is flared up. After doing research it looks like Achilles tendonitis. Ugh! I am currently resting it, and tried start walking again this evening, but it's still too tender. This is my first Camino at the ripe young age of 62♡ I am planning on the...
  9. littlegreen60

    Train stops between Madrid and Sarria?

    Hola Peregrinos I have already purchased my Rail Europe ticket from Madrid to Sarria. But I have decided to start in Tricastela. Does anyone know if the trains commonly stop along the way? I am hoping to get off at this earlier stop (if there is one).
  10. littlegreen60

    Pack rain cover needed with Poncho, or no?

    Hi everyone, Just got a frogs togs poncho. I'm walking Sarria to Santiago on June. Do I really need a rain cover for my pack too?
  11. littlegreen60

    Lightening the Load-Rain , warmth and Sleeping gear for Sarria to Santiago in June

    Hello everyone! I'm looking for 3 recommendations. I'm on my first, albeit short camino, and really only want to take what makes sense. My pack has a rain cover. Rain poncho or jacket? Also,, same question for sleeping. Sleeping bags are so bulky and narrow. I'm a round gal and a side...
  12. littlegreen60

    Hot flashes and sleeping bag liners?

    OK. A crazy question to women if a certain age. I regularly have to take all covers off in the night to cool down. I have read many recommendations to use a sleeping bag liner for summer CF. But I don't want to be stuck I n something I can't easily get out of. Any previous experience or solutions?
  13. littlegreen60

    Instead of Sarria to Santiago-any other100-150 km on the Frances

    I have decided on the Frances in early to mid June for my first Camino. I keep hearing how crowded the Sarria to Santiago portion is at that time of year. am concerned It may be too crowded for me. I am flying into Madrid. I'm not stuck on having to get to Santiago. I am looking for lots...
  14. littlegreen60

    Airline and airport recommendations needed

    Hi Everyone I am very close to purchasing my tickets to fly! I am planning on the Camino Frances in early June from Sarria or perhaps a town or two before. Is there a reason I would fly into Madrid instead of Santiago? The travel time to Sarria from Santiago by bus is so much shorter than...
  15. littlegreen60

    First timer, solo woman senior. Travel company or self book?

    Hi Everyone I am considering walking my first Camino, solo, from Sarria in June. I am 62 and in fair shape, but I really want to be able to take my time and not push, like maybe 12 days. I almost booked with a self guided tour company, but once they added the solo surcharge, it seemd too...

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