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  1. hieudovan

    Chinese shops???

    I did not know that they have walking sticks. I assume that these are the retractable kind and not the wooden cane type? How much did you pay for a pair? Thanks for the info.
  2. hieudovan

    Starting on the Camino Frances, not sure which route to take into Santiago (san salvador / primitivo versus invierno)

    Thank you for the Salvador/Primitivo/Verde suggestion. I've never heard of the Verde. Please direct me to a source for its information.
  3. hieudovan

    Starting on the Camino Frances, not sure which route to take into Santiago (san salvador / primitivo versus invierno)

    "Lugo > As Seixas, As Seixas > As Quintas (Burres) Heidi's!, As Quintas > Santiago." I like your idea. Please give the names (towns) of your non-Brierly stops. Thanks in advance.
  4. hieudovan

    Respectful donativo amounts in 2024

    I prefer not to stay at donativos as I'd like to pay a reasonable fixed amount and not have to guess. My last Camino was a few years ago. Regarding the Compostela, I have no issues with the distances. In fact, sometimes I don't even get a Compostela after finishing a Camino. I walk for other...
  5. hieudovan

    Ruta and Camino de Fray Leopoldo – December 2023

    Thank you Umwandert. That is a very comprehensive write up of CdFL. I was thinking of walking this new Camino. After some research I decided to walk the first segment of the Mozárabe from Almería this February. I am glad I changed. Though I have walked several Caminos, including the VdLP a...
  6. hieudovan

    Walking with Wet Feet: Debunking the Myths

    Thanks to all the posters here. I will start walking the first leg of the Mozárabe next month from Almería. I was worried about the dry riverbed Camino paths that might become quite wet/muddy due to the Winter rain. However, with so many reassurances here, I'll just ford these sections and be on...
  7. hieudovan

    Footwear mozarabe/vdlp February

    This is good news for me. I am going to walk from Almería the first week of Feb, 2024. I was worried about walking in the riverbeds which might get muddy or have water. I prefer almost anything to walking in the mud or water in the river. Buen camino.
  8. hieudovan

    SIM card for Europe

    Airalo does not provide a phone number. It's data only. If one only uses data, Airalo is highly rated.
  9. hieudovan

    eSim for Spain

    Thank you. I was going to get an Airalo eSim due to the reviews. I have also watched the YouTube videos for buying etc... I did not think about having to contact albergues/police (if needed). I've walked other Caminos where I just stop at an albergue at the end of the day. No phone calls...
  10. hieudovan

    eSim for Spain

    Thank you EICee. I will get the Airalo eSim in the U.S. a couple of days before departure and activate it upon landing in Granada, Spain. I hope things will go well. If not, I am hoping that someone will be able to help me with the process. Also thanks for the heads up on banking. I will use my...
  11. hieudovan

    eSim for Spain

    Thank you all for your prompt responses. My iPhone 14 only uses eSim. No physical tray for a sim card. Looks like I can go ahead and buy an eSim from Airalo to use in Spain for 28 days. I'm glad that I can use my current WhatsApp contacts with the new eSim. I will only use the eSim for wifi and...
  12. hieudovan

    eSim for Spain

    I am from the U.S. and will be in Spain for 30 days in early 2024 to walk Camino Morazábe . After some research, it seems like an eSim from Airalo is a good choice for my iPhone 14. I have some novice questions I hope you don't mind my asking. Should I get the eSim before leaving for Spain or...
  13. hieudovan

    Historical monthly weather on Chemin Le Puy

    I am hoping to start my chemin in Le Puy April 2024 to avoid the "crowds." I am trying to look up historical monthly data on the weather for April. I know it'll be cold. I am more concerned about snowfall due to the high elevation. Please direct me to websites (weather or travels) with this...
  14. hieudovan

    New camino route in Andalucia - Ruta de Fray Leopoldo

    Thank you islandwalker. I am just starting to gather information. I would like to learn about Wikiloc since I need it to navigate this new "camino" and to contact Juan Fuentes Gomez. I plan to use Google and Youtube to learn about Wikiloc. Do you have resources that you can point me to? I am...
  15. hieudovan

    New camino route in Andalucia - Ruta de Fray Leopoldo

    When I walk this trail, I will be flying into Spain from California. I assume that it would be best to fly to Málaga then take the train to the Jimera de Líbar train station. I plan to buy a Tarjeta Dorada and ask about how to book a train ticket from Málaga Airport to the Jimera de Líbar train...
  16. hieudovan

    New camino route in Andalucia - Ruta de Fray Leopoldo

    I was surprised when I initially googled the Camino de Fray Leopoldo, I got the Ruta de Fray Leopoldo, Atajate to Alpandeire. I knew it was not the Camino as it's only 12.6 km. However, I'm glad to find out about the Ruta. Initially I had planned on walking the Camino, from Alpandeire to...
  17. hieudovan

    Heads Up on Shoes Taken From Gite

    I had not realized the cost (and time involved) with custom orthotics. Even though my boots are inexpensive, I will use some of the methods given on this thread for future caminos. It's so sad that all it takes is one person to cause such a problem for all. Reminds me of having to take off our...
  18. hieudovan

    Another article on why, and how to use trekking poles

    Thank you. Nice, short and to the point. Highly recommended to new users and "old" users who have not looked up information on how to use hiking poles.
  19. hieudovan

    New camino route in Andalucia - Ruta de Fray Leopoldo

    I am planning to walk this route and would like more information. I don't expect albergues, but would like to know lodging information along the route and in the villages. I looked up the FB group and have asked to join. If you have information from this group or Juan Fuentes Gomez, I'd...
  20. hieudovan

    Using Trekking Poles

    Please watch a video on how to use the poles correctly. Your hands should never go numb because you do not grip the poles with your hands. I was amazed that it was the straps that do the work, not the gripping of the hands. Buen Camino.

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