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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. hieudovan

    Socks & "sock liners"

    I have learned much from this forum, starting with my first Camino over a decade ago. A major concern of mine is blisters. So far by incorporating the many ideas on this forum, I have been blister free for all of my Caminos. In my last Camino, I used the following socks set up...
  4. hieudovan

    eSIM for France

    I am from the U.S. and planning to walk the Le Puy Chemin this September. I was going to get the Bonbon eSIM for my iPhone 14. However, I just realized that it's only good for 30 days. As it'll take me 40+ days to walk from Le Puy to SJPDP, I wonder if I should get the Bonbon eSIM then "top off"...
  5. hieudovan

    Mid 70 Male & Potential Issues

    I have walked a couple of Caminos in my 60s. I am now in my mid 70s. I am concerned about 2 potential issues. I get up 2x a night to use the bathroom. Might this disturb other pilgrims in the albergues/gites? Secondly, would the decrease in sleep be an issue for my walking distances? I would...
  6. hieudovan

    Carry-on Size Backpack

    I was fortunately enough to be able to buy a very cheap ticket through an Iberia Airlines sale. LAX - Madrid RT with direct and non-stop flights in both directions for only $310. As the ticket is so cheap, there's no allowance for check-in luggage. If I were to check in my backpack, the cost...
  7. hieudovan

    Is late October too late to start walking the Le Puy route?

    I was planning to walk the Le Puy route mid September this year. However, due to a medical issue, the earliest that I can start is the third or last week of October. Is this too late to start walking this route as I will take about 5 weeks to finish at SJPdP. Any information and advice would...
  8. hieudovan

    Verizon iPhone 8 Plus is Unlocked?

    I am from the US. I will be walking the Camino Portugues in April. I have a Verizon iPhone 8 Plus. In my research, I found that an iPhone 8 Plus bought from Verizon is unlocked and can be used anywhere when replaced with the local sim. This is not true with other carriers (Sprint, AT&T...
  9. hieudovan

    Drying clothes while walking

    On my last camino I ran across a peregrino who had a mesh bag attached to his backpack. It's used to dry clothes while he was walking. It was ingenious. Just put the wet clothes in the bag then attach it to the backpack. After walking for a couple of hours, the clothes were totally dry. I...
  10. hieudovan

    Rain pants and Altus Poncho

    I just bought an Altus Poncho. I thought it would be longer. It only goes to my knees. I wonder if I should bring my rain pants. I was hoping the Altus would replace both my raincoat and rain pants. Looking forward to hearing from your experiences. Buen Camino!
  11. hieudovan

    Albergues/Hostels in Lisbon

    After walking the CF, I plan to go to Lisbon for a couple of days the second week of May. I will fly out of Lisbon to LAX. Any recommendations for albergues/hostels and what to do for a couple of days? Thanks in advance.
  12. hieudovan

    Albergues/Hostels in Lisbon

    After walking the CF, I plan to go to Lisbon for a couple of days the second week of May. I will fly out of Lisbon to LAX. Any recommendations for albergues/hostels and what to do for a couple of days? Thanks in advance.
  13. hieudovan

    An Adventurer's Perspective on the CF

    I've read other articles by "hard core" hikers. This is another perspective which is more consonant with my experience. I'm grateful to have the Caminos to walk. I've walked the CF and the VdLP. I plan to walk again next year. http://tomallen.info/adventure-snobs-hate-camino-de-santiago/
  14. hieudovan

    Some thoughts on the safety and risks of the Camino

    With Denise Thiem’s missing for over a month, reports of sexual harassment on the Way, at least 2 recent deaths (one by a heart attack and one by a traffic accident), it’s understandable that some of us might be concerned about walking, while others still consider walking the Camino to be one of...
  15. hieudovan

    What Month to Walk in the Spring from Lisboa?

    I was planning to walk the CP in the fall of 2015. However, after reading the forum and talking with acquaintances who had walked, I get excited about walking and am moving up the date to spring 2015. I plan to walk from Lisboa, through Fatima, Porto, Santiago, ending in Muxia. I am retired...
  16. hieudovan

    Santiago to Barajas Transportation

    I will need to go from Santiago to Barajas for my return flight. I've found only one post on this topic (dated 2011). I had used this post to plan my bus ride back to Barajas in 2012. The bus trip I took was fine. However, I'm leaning toward a flight this year as time might be an issue...
  17. hieudovan

    Walking the camino with a walker?

    My wife has a back problem. She can walk/work around the house and garden without a walker. However, for "longer" distances (1 km and over), she uses a wheeled walker. My wife would like to walk the camino with me, maybe some short distance. We are looking into a walker that can be converted...
  18. hieudovan

    Trains from Madrid to Sevilla

    I will arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport 10 am Friday, May 2. I plan to stay at Triana Backpackers for Friday and Saturday nights and start walking on Sunday. Here are my questions. I am 65 and plan on getting the Targeta Dorada and take the train to Sevilla Friday afternoon. Which train is...
  19. hieudovan

    March or April Start?

    I had walked the Camino Frances last Spring. I am planning to walk again and heard that the VDLP is longer and less crowded. I am retired so time is not an issue. Currently I'm narrowing down to the time of departure and researching the "long" stages (comparing to CF) and albergues. Any word...
  20. hieudovan

    Training for a marathon while on the Camino Frances

    I have not been able to find this topic on the forum. I'd registered for a marathon this December. I was going to walk the CF last Spring then start my training for the marathon in the summer when I come back. Unfortunately due to unforeseen events, I was not able to walk in the Spring. I've...

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