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  1. beiramar

    Another rescue by bomberos on the Route Napoleon

    These trails and gravel roads are public and can be used by anyone, any time of the year. If you can handle walking through these hills in winter lies in your own responsibility. Simple as that. They can't block all trails in the Alps/ Pyrenees/... either in autumn, just because some tourists...
  2. beiramar

    Östersund to Trondheim in winter, possible?

    I would go on my backcountry skis with full steel edges. Certainly not in January but maybe in late March when there is decent daylight. I can ski about 30 km per day without a trail, but since there are plenty of skidoos around there will be trails of hard snow in the Swedish part. And...
  3. beiramar

    Östersund to Trondheim in winter, possible?

    I'm just camping in Storlien, right by the Norwegian border and was wondering if it wouldn't be an interesting project to follow the st. Olav trail on skis... Between Östersund and Trondheim snow availability shouldn't be a problem I just wonder if the trail is suitable? Are there some parts...
  4. beiramar

    I am not a "Camino pilgrim"

    For some of might even be the other way around. I started my first Camino in 2011 in hope of finding something spiritual and deep. I ended up discovering that HIKING is what I really love and what fulfills me. Being in nature, feeling the power of the weather in the mountains and fitting...
  5. beiramar

    Food Poisoning

    You people talk about Spain like a highly risky third world country. Don't eat salad or sandwiches, no eggs? That seems to be quite exaggerated. Perhaps you could let go of these unusual precautions if you would realize it's a normal country, just like where you come from.
  6. beiramar

    Planning for Sundsvall-Trondheim 2018 (mostly gear and food)

    I have not walked that route but been hiking and camping down there in the middle of sweden quite some times. It can get cold and really windy and the felt temperature is way lower than you would expect. Instead of bringing a tarp, a footprint plus a bivvibag I would rather take a tent. But...
  7. beiramar

    Language on the Camino

    I felt that knowing several languages is of course a big advantage- I can communicate with most people. The disadvantage: I usually have to talk for my travel partners and organize everything for them. From ordering food to eventual doctors visits. It can be a bit tiring to have to translate...
  8. beiramar

    Camino exploitation big business ?

    Just wondering how you know who's a pilgrim and who's a tourist? Ive been in the cathedral both in hiking boots as well as in a nice dress, with washed hair and a camera around my neck. Who's to decide if I'm more legitimate than some other person just by my looks?
  9. beiramar

    Will the camino excitement die?

    I'm writing the following without any positive or negative connotation, it's just an observation: the Camino is a cheap holiday; hiking is popular and the Caminos are included in many "top 10 of the world" lists or magazines such as National Geographic; many want to visit Spain and Portugal...
  10. beiramar

    Caminos with 3 kilos

    Here's what I brought on my Camino del Norte in May. Without water my pack was also 3kg. I have a 20l Ultimate Direction Fastpack.
  11. beiramar

    My mentoring truism: a fool and his money are easily parted.

    I don't really understand why you all make fun of this travel agency. So many people here ask for advice and seem to need help with about anything a Camino can involve. What to bring, when to go, where to sleep, how to book, how to fly, which bus, what to eat... Seems quite logical to me that...
  12. beiramar

    Advice about this big adventure....Please and thanks.

    I remember quite some bits on the pavement, sometimes with no traffic but sometimes it wasn't really pleasant. But last time I walked there was in 2014, so maybe things have improved.
  13. beiramar

    Advice about this big adventure....Please and thanks.

    If you are this scared about walking in traffic, or even on a smaller road that is open for cars but very calm, the Caminho Português is not for you. You can't expect a sidewalk everywhere.
  14. beiramar

    One Weird Thought - Radicalized

    Your definition of "self radicalization" even fits a lot of hobbies, personal interests, educations and professions. It's the human nature to strive for an achievement. Your comparison doesn't go very far and it's odd to think that you feel as obsessed as a terrorist. Hope you don't feel the...
  15. beiramar

    Clothing in Portugal

    You can wear whatever you want. It's portugal, not Saudi Arabia ;)
  16. beiramar

    WHY would you do a winter camino?

    Some people simply enjoy winter. I like it cold, it's cozy to wear thick clothes and to look forward to a warm evening in front of a fireplace. I love snow and ice, it's magic and mesmerizing. Winter is a time of silence to be outdoors, not so many tourists, no stress.
  17. beiramar

    A question for experienced blogger

    Nice layout for your blog - I have the same ;)
  18. beiramar

    Strange findings in Portugal and Galizia

    I'll answer you later, I'm out for a hike just now!
  19. beiramar

    Strange findings in Portugal and Galizia

    I attached a picture of some of my favorite books around the topic. You should be able to purchase all of these in a well sorted bookshop in Santiago. I do especially recommend the Mitoloxía de Galiza which really features all myths and creatures sorted by alphabetical order. Very fun to read...
  20. beiramar

    Strange findings in Portugal and Galizia

    For all of you interested in pagan mythology connected to Christianity and the Camino de Santiago, I recommend to read about Raíña Lupa! Super interesting stories! For classic hero mythology have a look at Breogán.

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