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  1. winewalker3

    Hiking up O Cebreiro in the Rain

    Totally agree, we hiked in the heavy rain and heavy fog and loved every moment. It's all part of the camino experience. It was so foggy we weren't sure where the top was until we walked along side a rock wall and past the church entering the village!! All pilgrims were gathered in the bars...
  2. winewalker3

    Most Dangerous stage on Camino Frances.?

    El Acebo is one of my most beautiful and wonderful locations on the Camino. I also remember the treacherous rock hill in the rain that day. My wife was walking with a broken foot ( Liz Frank fracture ) and her steps had to be on flat ground. I had to walk backwards down the rock hill and to...
  3. winewalker3

    Rethinking my CF-ish route after Burgos (and I start in 7 days!)

    A lovely entrance to Burgos, shows as the alernative in most books. Turn left as you cross the highway and are nearing the airport properties. The route will take you along a small river, parks, forested area all the way to a pedestrian bridge and turn right into the Gated entrance of Burgos...
  4. winewalker3

    Is the Camino too crowded now?

    I totally agree with you and reflect. I walked the Francis 2008, 2010, in 2016 for a honeymoon with my wife who had the Francis on her bucklist for years and then we returned in 2017 with my siblings also to finish together into Santiago. So I have witnessed a great number of changes. To me...
  5. winewalker3

    Tips to Keep your Hiking Shoes Dry in the Rain

    I agree somewhat with Harland. I have found gaitors to shed the water from a greater distance on your leg and then run down onto your shoe. GoreTex lined hiking shoes work great, you can walk in water upto the laces or the opening without leaking. Your socks and feet remain dry but the outside...
  6. winewalker3

    Issues with New Merrells for First Long Hike

    I suggest going back and trying another pair of the same shoe. I have seen pairs out of a box that were not fitting the same. Not always necessary to change brands. Good luck
  7. winewalker3

    Starting CF from SJPP on 1 October

    We have rode on the Paris CDG - Bayonne TGV and LOVED IT. But I wish they would trim the bushes lining the track for a better view of the French countryside !! :) Enjoy your trip !! Buen Camino
  8. winewalker3

    Coming from west coast of Canada - best to fly to Madrid or Paris?

    Jack; I have traveled to Europe and the CF several times from Vancouver and I don't believe there are still direct flights from the westcoast to Madrid. All Madrid flights from Canada would leave from Toronto or Montreal. I have flown direct from Vancouver to Paris CDG and boarded the high speed...
  9. winewalker3

    Seeing a lot of pilgrims starting in Roncesvalles...issues with SJPDP now?

    Are you kidding me!! SJPDP is a unbelievable quaint, beautiful historical village. A fulfilment of the Camino expierence. It was my 3rd. Camino before I decided to fly into France and start in St. Jean. The excitement and larger gathering was electrifying. Everyone leaving in the morning to...
  10. winewalker3

    How many pairs of shoes did you go through?

    I also hike with Merrell Moab GoreTex low riders. 2 trips on the Francis and 1 beginning on the Via Francigena breaking them in the year before. I learnt a painful lesson wearing the standard width Merrell's on the Francis in 2008 that resulted in several blisters and hot spots. Be sure to...
  11. winewalker3

    What 'Camino' Food do you Now eat at Home?

    Whenever my siblings and I gather together, we often assemble a great long list of pinchos + and tapas, lentil soups, paella, roast lamb, octopus. yum, yum

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