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  1. gypsy9

    CF Changing the starting location?

    Start in Pamplona With rain can come blisters with soggy wet socks You won’t be seeing much with the fog Both Ways (ValCarloss and Napoleon) are very hard. Amazing, yes, in clear weather Wonderful There will be other caminos! The walk out of Pamplona and up to alto perdon is very special
  2. gypsy9

    Camino Francés Federación to ban suitcases in their albergues (11 albergues affected by this rule)

    Recalling a few more recently—Rabinal del Camino and Just spoke with a pilgrim —pack and reservation at molinaseca parochial municipal And of course Valcarloss, Roncesvalles, Burgos Most not some
  3. gypsy9

    Camino Francés Federación to ban suitcases in their albergues (11 albergues affected by this rule)

    Every municipal I have stayed in has accepted luggage. I’ve seen it on arrival (and reservations) Hornillos del Camino Sanbol (I walked with this person) Riego de Ambros Castrojeriz To name a few…whether stipulated or not
  4. gypsy9

    Camino Francés Federación to ban suitcases in their albergues (11 albergues affected by this rule)

    I’m on the CF and I appear to be in the minority:not planning with pre booking and carrying my own backpack. After a day of heavy rain, I Stopped at noon in a newer albergue and thankfully have a bed. Reception floor area was covered with large suitcases and shiny backpacks. It’s not a...
  5. gypsy9

    LIVE from the Camino Walking the Meseta now. Advice welcome

    I stayed with the lovely nuns (Augustine order) over a week ago. There was singing outside. I cried. There is a good kitchen area and washing room. Bunks in dorm rooms and not segregated. Blankets if needed. It was busy, but I managed to sleep ok….departing with the early rustle
  6. gypsy9

    Introductions and Camino Plan (Norte)

    From Ribadeo to Santiago de Compostela!
  7. gypsy9

    Introductions and Camino Plan (Norte)

    Hola Is there much asphalt road walking following the yellow arrow to Santiago de Compostela (not del Mar way) Thank you 🙏🏻 I won’t have a GPS
  8. gypsy9

    Planning a “25 km or less” Camino on the Invierno

    Hola Thanks for the detailed information and passionate prose I’m nearing the end of varying caminos and my euro is on the wane. Regarding accommodation on the invierno is 10-15 euro range. possible? I have consulted with Gronze but not sure which municipal albergues are in function. Thank you
  9. gypsy9

    Average daily expenses?

    Yes, we share with good faith. Splashing money around..hmmm…hardly…the prices have risen. Fact. money is the currency that fuels the Camino hospitality infrastructure. It’s needed. I don’t wish to be frugal or stingy. We all make choices and perhaps many have saved a long time for this...
  10. gypsy9

    Average daily expenses?

    Absolutely costs have risen steeply! I loaded my travel cards well before I left as this is what pilgrims/travelers/hikers were saying.., I’m not sure I’ll be back on the pilgrimage trails for some years, so I’m enjoying —greatly—the moments here. It is also very busy and not always possible...
  11. gypsy9

    Average daily expenses?

    I’m live on the Camino Yep, prices are up from my last (seven years ago) My budget is dormitory and pilgrim menu. Cafe con leche a few times each day (WC!) Apccommadion is rarely under ten euros 15 on average Sometimes a charge for blankets A day may look like this Albergue—14 Cena—14...
  12. gypsy9

    Warning for those who visit Santiago: you can not eat or drink in the Plaza del Obradoiro

    Yes, it all sounds somewhat embellished for further drama; and in the spirit of, Big Brother... Thou shalt not eat nor drink! Humans are wired to be free. This is the essence of pilgrimage. Many willingly jump on an illogical bandwagon to follow, obey and bow down to more rules and restrictions...
  13. gypsy9

    Tips for Choosing Comfortable Ear Plugs

    I support what Phoenix recommended. Silicone earplugs are not so expensive and can be bought in pharmacies in Spain. I am a light sleeper and I find them essential (snoring, plastic bag rustling, and toilet door banging). I also have tinnitus. In one (desperate) situation, I have used gobs of...
  14. gypsy9

    LIVE from the Camino WOW what a different Le Puy, and I like it!!!

    MM, I agree with you about the Le Puy chemin. Amazing! Diverse! Did you walk to SJPP and then to Lourdes or some other route....?
  15. gypsy9

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Camino Frances Open?

    All seems so uncertain. Still. Even vaccinated, there is no guarantee. I have read about cases where vaccinated people have contracted the virus. I have read that you can still be a "carrier" even though you have had the vaccine (plus boosters). There seem to be ongoing shots required. I am...
  16. gypsy9

    What does the 'spirit of the camino' mean to you?

    The Camino does not judge who walks (or cycles) upon it. The Camino welcomes, challenges, liberates, inspires...
  17. gypsy9

    While you're not doing anything else ... help identify this church!

    Warning Bert, this is a vague post with nebulous specifics. I recall a cemetery on the way to Finisterre. It was run down and the flowers were dry, wilting and sad looking. I can see it in my mind's eye. It was a stage of the Camino where I was desperate for water and spied a tap in the...
  18. gypsy9

    World Fast and Prayer for Coronovirus Friday April 10

    The pair of hands, carefully holding up the Earth, conveys so much...
  19. gypsy9

    Julia Child and Santiago???!!!

    Wooo...that is the hand of fate, right there! A chef's hand, of course. I am impressed that Julia could condense the convoluted history of Saint James, the significance of the scallop, and the Way itself in one minute. She was one impressive lady. But did Julia Child actually walk the Camino de...
  20. gypsy9

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Primitivo in Spring, 2020?

    May it be so! But yes, no guarantees at this point in time. I was refunded a travel voucher--valid for two years. I hope to use this sooner rather than later!! Buen Camino

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