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  1. Kaiplentz

    It's today, my very favourite day

    No not in a huff at all and not slamming doors. I just think it's not what it used to be. A few years ago the del Norte and Portuguese and VDLP were all not that busy at all but things changed now. Obviously there are other Camino's but give it a couple of years and they are going to be a...
  2. Kaiplentz

    It's today, my very favourite day

    That That would be nice. But I live now and it is a tourist attraction at its hight at the moment.
  3. Kaiplentz

    It's today, my very favourite day

    Sorry to say but you are assuming wrong. I am not on the Camino at the moment but I was on the del Norte just a few weeks ago. At that time it was not busy but albergues were preparing for the season, which tells me it has become a tourist attraction and that's all it is now.
  4. Kaiplentz

    It's today, my very favourite day

    Finally it's time to say adios to the Camino. It seriously has become a tourist attraction. It was good at the time but the magic has gone. Buen Camino everyone.
  5. Kaiplentz

    Al The Optimist starts from Almeria

    The joys of being retired I guess. Enjoy.
  6. Kaiplentz

    Just booked flight to Santander in two days.

    I just made a last minute decision and booked a flight to Santander in two days time. My plan was to walk at home in Scotland but the weather forecast is typical scottish (pish) and I decided to change my plans. Hopefully I'll get a few rays of sunshine on the Camino del Norte after a long...
  7. Kaiplentz

    leaving for Camino del norte on Sunday June 28, few last minute questions...

    Cabrales cheese and Cidre in Asturias. It's delicious with a crusty piece of bread. Just thinking about it makes my mouth water. The cheese may not be to everyone's taste due to how strong it is, but I think its the best blue cheese I have ever tasted.
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    Pilgrim, were you injured on your 500 miles??

    I was told that the normal recovery/healing time for a bone fracture is at least 6 weeks. However, it still takes more time to get back to normal after that due to no or very little activity. I guess everyone is different and unfortunately I walked for nearly 300km with that injury and for that...
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    Pilgrim, were you injured on your 500 miles??

    Yes, unknown to me I broke a bone in my foot. I did not know at the time and only found out when I returned home. It turned out to be a stress fracture of a Metatarsal bone. I didn't even know you can break a bone by walking. I know the signs now and would not continue walking if it happend...
  10. Kaiplentz

    Edinburgh - SJPP - Who Knows

    Have you got enough time to walk the Norte, Primitivo and to Fisterre in 34 days? It depends how many kilometres you can/want to walk each day. I am sure you already know the distances involved but it is important that you know what your body is capable to do day in day out. I consider myself...
  11. Kaiplentz

    Edinburgh - SJPP - Who Knows

    Hi, FYI I live not far from Edinburgh and have walked a few Caminos including the Norte from Irun and the French from Logrono. Both Caminos are completely different in many ways. The Norte is far less frequented than the French at this time of the year although you will not be alone and still...
  12. Kaiplentz

    Thinking of Cycling? It is your Attitude that counts!

    As previously mentioned in this thread, I cycled the Camino (Mozarabe and Via de la Plata) without a bell and finished three days ago. I had no issues apart from one occasion on a not so busy country road when a group of about 7 foot pilgrims (obviously taking advantage of the muchila service)...
  13. Kaiplentz

    Pamplona Burger King health warning

    Obviously there are several sides to this story. Firstly BK in Spain? I think there are much better options to keep yourself fed and watered. However, that is just my personal opinion, and I would not judge anyone on what they prefer. Don't we all at times crave certain things we know? I think...
  14. Kaiplentz

    Three UK - Free roaming in France/Spain

    I am in Spain right now taking advantage of the "Feel At Home" option and actually using my phone to write this post. In the last two weeks it worked really well for me and I had no issues so far. I only received a few text messages from Three informing me to make sure that I use the "Feel At...
  15. Kaiplentz

    Thinking of Cycling? It is your Attitude that counts!

    :DAnd they lived happily forever thereafter.
  16. Kaiplentz

    Thinking of Cycling? It is your Attitude that counts!

    I I am starting my next camino in a couple of weeks time. For the first time on the bike and I am taking the bell off. A friendly Hola and Buen Camino is much more personal than an anonymous ringing of a bell. Of course, I'll be passing foot pilgrims slowly giving me and the other person a...
  17. Kaiplentz

    No time to prepare for the camino

    Totu, I would just like to add to my earlier post that the Camino Frances is not the only Camino that takes you to Santiago. I know it's the most popular and it is really busy in the summer months. If you like time on your own and time away from stress, as you mentioned, it maybe worthwhile to...
  18. Kaiplentz

    No time to prepare for the camino

    I would suggest not to postpone your plans, however it is important that you have the right shoes/boots and backpack to do a long distance walk. You don't say how many days you want to walk but you will find that the more days you walk the fitter you get. So what I am saying is that the Camino...
  19. Kaiplentz

    100 get ups to go.

    Haha. It's the bicycle. I think I'll refuel numerous times with other liquids.
  20. Kaiplentz

    100 get ups to go.

    Sorry, it's on the bike this time and from Cadiz to Seville and then Santiago.

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