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  1. mlhhome

    Night stage recommendation?

    I have said this before: Who is watching if you have an accident in the middle of the night in the middle of Spain? - other pilgrims are sleeping - the cafes, bars and businesses are closed - locals are sleeping - the roads are vacant When we walk in the daytime, we are being observed by...
  2. mlhhome

    Most Dangerous stage on Camino Frances.?

    in my experience: -walking pre-dawn (combined with chatting with friends and not paying attention to the path) -the last kilometer, when you are tired and focused elsewhere, and -climbing over other pilgrim’s backpacks (small door, heavy rain and half-hidden sticks)
  3. mlhhome

    Comment by 'mlhhome' in media 'Between Zamora and Montamarta on the VdlP April 2023'

    Classic! Your photo brings back vivid memories of being ‘VDLP Strong’ and unconcerned about walking alone.
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  4. mlhhome

    Holy Week Experience

    I am curious and am wondering (for those currently on pilgrimage), what was your experience during Holy Week? Did you observe a procession? What was your highlight and what would be your advice for those who walk this week next year? Please help us reminisce and plan! Million Thanks Mike
  5. mlhhome

    Semana Santa - how to get a good night’s sleep?

    Three of my Caminos included Semana Santa (on both the Frances & VDLP) and I remember having difficulty getting a complete night sleep due to the processions and the early morning festivities of what seemed the entire village and/or city. I never developed a good strategy to balance watching the...
  6. mlhhome

    Descent into Roncesvalles

    After leaving St Jean Pied de Port in late 2014, we decided to take the shorter route to Roncesvalles. Huge mistake, our knees hurt and our quads were quivering as we finished. The steep descent and switchbacks will never be forgotten.
  7. mlhhome

    Listening to music while on the camino

    I once tried to listen to music outside Portomarin when I enveloped by a horde of high school scholars. Unfortunately nothing could restore the quiet until they were over the next hill. Then I sincerely enjoyed the silence.
  8. mlhhome

    Memorable Meals

    PhxRiles, I completely concur! I may not remember the hills, rain or where I stopped for a second breakfast; I will always remember the communal meals. We didn’t share a common language, but it didn’t seem to matter. Mike
  9. mlhhome

    Dinner time on the VDLP

    Was I alone buying chocolate too? It was a necessity as a portion of my road lunches and snacks.
  10. mlhhome

    Camino Family Experience

    Now that my walking is completed, I continue my Camino passion through the Forum, books and memories. The past few weeks I have been reflecting on my Camino Family experiences and I appreciate your thoughts and comments. It seemed a natural dynamic process of building a Camino Family on the...
  11. mlhhome

    Nicknaming the People You Walk With

    Then there was the guy who became ‘Tax Man’ because he sucked all joy out of any conversation.
  12. mlhhome

    Cruz de Ferro

    i appreciate the passion that many pilgrims and tourist have for the Cruz de Ferro. From almost every book and movie, arrival is second to only the SdC cathedral (so it seems). I have only arrived early in morning and have not experienced the busses or cars and consider myself fortunate for the...
  13. mlhhome

    Books are heavy

    I remember the days when we tore out guidebook pages (after competing a stage) to make our backpack lighter….
  14. mlhhome

    Poll Why did you have to abandon your Camino? Anonymous

    Let us remember, Camino1 - the year of learning that boots needed to be at least one half larger (year of blisters and loosing toe nails). I could have and should have stopped; but where else are you going to learn (and later teach) toe & blister care techniques. Walking in rain and snow is...
  15. mlhhome

    Donating in donativos

    Indulge me, on my first Camino I was “schooled” by a Dutch pilgrim who had walked several caminos. His advice to me was to donate an equal amount from my previous night’s albergue and 50% more. The premium is equal to a coffee and croissant, so don’t feel noble.
  16. mlhhome

    What to do? Carrion to Sahagún

    Let me offer an unusual reason to stop in Ledigos; go for the stars! Not being able to sleep, I walked into the courtyard (@ 3 a.m.) and experienced the clearest night sky and the grand display of the Milky Way. Ledigos will always be special.
  17. mlhhome

    Recommended Seville accommodation for first two nights?

    My Triana roommates were absolutely delightful as they left at 10:00 pm and returned while I was eating breakfast. After my flight and with earplugs, I had a great sleep and didn’t hear any hostel or street noise. My advice is to book your room and don’t fret; it’s sure to be your best Camino.
  18. mlhhome

    Recommended Seville accommodation for first two nights?

    My experience was the same. If you stay there, you are almost certain to meet other pilgrims (which is reassuring as you begin a 1,100 K journey!
  19. mlhhome

    Travelling from Borda to Roncesvalles

    Artbellis, The walk through the woods is where two of my toenails started their journey to turning black… Mike
  20. mlhhome

    How has the Camino changed you.

    alexwalker, Many thanks; another lesson in humility. I appreciate your help to delete/close this thread to avoid having unnecessary content on the Form.

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