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  1. ritescot

    Be careful on Espiritual Variant

    I had this happen to me several years ago near the wine fountain of Irache. I call him The Dirty Old Man of Irache. When I tried to say goodbye and get away, he felt me up. I told him, “Mi esposa no lo gusta” in my fractured Spanish. I pushed him away, and I know he got the idea.
  2. ritescot

    Packing Strategy when using Luggage Transportation Service

    I have leg and knee issues and also must use pack transport if I am going to walk. I keep the day pack and backpack separate, and when I will be transporting both myself carry the very lightly packed day pack on my shoulder with pack on my back. Warning, my biggest disappointment on the Camino...
  3. ritescot

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Any websites tracking albergue openings for 2021?

    Thanks, Juanma. Yes, I discovered they are open, and made a reservation there. See you in September. Thanks!
  4. ritescot

    Just booked- Sept 2021 Frances- with modifications

    The first part of Camino Frances, up to Burgos, is my personal favorite. I will be on it beginning Sept. 8 from Roncesvalles. You can’t go wrong. You will want to go back for more later.
  5. ritescot

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Any websites tracking albergue openings for 2021?

    Thanks Marc S. I was able to book at Casa Maralotx in Cirauqui for the following night. Juanma and Paloma there told me that Camino del Perdon in Uterga is closed now. They have been trying to contact them, too, and have had no response to e-mails. Good to know they may be reopening in July. I...
  6. ritescot

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Any websites tracking albergue openings for 2021?

    Anyone know if Camino del Perdon at Uterga is open? I sent an e-mail several days ago, but received no answer. I stayed there in 2013, and would like to stay in September 2021.
  7. ritescot

    Places to stay Viscarretta, Lintzoain & Espinal

    P. S. Thanks for the info on what Sept. 8 is in Roncesvalles. I had figured it might be a fiesta or holiday of some sort. Maybe it will be extra interesting there that day.
  8. ritescot

    Places to stay Viscarretta, Lintzoain & Espinal

    Thanks, Traveler44. La Posada El Camino is where I finally booked a bunk for Sept. 9. Seems like a good place. Have a nice stay there in August, and thanks for the suggestion.
  9. ritescot

    Places to stay Viscarretta, Lintzoain & Espinal

    Thanks, Traveller44, I had already booked at El Palo de Avellano where I have stayed before. I had hoped to stay at Albergue Suseia where I have stayed twice, but decided on El Palo. Suseia is not serving food, and it's dinners are legendary. If I was going to need to walk back into town from...
  10. ritescot

    Places to stay Viscarretta, Lintzoain & Espinal

    Thank you, Getting There. I did not have any luck for La Posada Nueva when I tried, but I finally heard from Posada El Camino in Lintzoain which appears to be a very good place. I have booked a bunk there and dinner and breakfast. I just did not want to walk from Roncesvalles to Zubiri in one...
  11. ritescot

    Places to stay Viscarretta, Lintzoain & Espinal

    Hello, I am from Texas. I arrive in Roncesvalles from Pamplona September 8, 2021, and start walking Sept. 9. I have stayed in Viscarretta three times, once at Corazon Puro when it was run by the Hungarian couple, and twice at Amatxi Elsa in Viscarretta. I liked them both, but Corazon Puro no...
  12. ritescot

    Camino de Invierno Backpack Transfer

    The reason you were told Correos did not cover the Invierno must have been because of the time of year. When I e-mailed in June, I was told they do it until Oct. 31, but only on weekdays. But I don't know when they start.
  13. ritescot

    How much weight did you lose?

    On the C. Frances from St. Jean in 2013, I gained 5 pounds while others were tightening their belts. What else can happen when one has two or three breakfasts, beer after walking, a big dinner and bottle of wine? No way am I going to miss the joy of Spanish food. I am a small person, but am...
  14. ritescot

    Sept.-Oct. 2017 pilgrims: check in! [PART TWO]

    I start walking from Roncesvalles on Sept. 28. Yes, traveling from Texas.
  15. ritescot

    Sept.-Oct. 2017 pilgrims: check in! [PART TWO]

    Carole Owen (ritescot), Temple, TX, USA, Sept. 28, Roncesvalles
  16. ritescot

    Sept.-Oct. 2017 pilgrims: check in! [PART TWO]

    Ca
  17. ritescot

    What do people do about carrying their valuables after walking for the day?

    The best tip I ever got from the Camino Forum was the Sea to Summit backpack which is so small when pouched it can hang on a key chain. I carry my really important stuff in a money belt--extra cash, debit card, second credit card and passport. Things I don't want to leave with my pack in an...
  18. ritescot

    Dollar to Euro Exchange, Credit Card, fees

    Your bank probably has a debit card, which you should have for the Camino. Even though your bank does not have branch banks in Spain, it probably lists network ATMS on it. They are cheaper than other ATMs. My bank debit card is part of Pulse, Cirrus, and several others. Even small towns in Spain...
  19. ritescot

    Dogs waiting to Bite at Villaviaja

    Good to know! We are not rabies free in the Texas or the rest of the U.S. Our dogs must be vaccinated for rabies.
  20. ritescot

    Dogs waiting to Bite at Villaviaja

    Thanks for the historic rabies info!

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