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  1. J

    Saw this art project about the VF

    Hello all, I saw this post today on Behance and thought others here would appreciate it! https://www.behance.net/gallery/77750103/The-Via-Francigena -----------
  2. J

    Is it "Cruz De Ferro" or "Cruce De Ferro", or something else entirely?

    Hello all, I'm working on a project, and am trying to figure out the correct spelling of "cruz de ferro". I've seen a few different spellings. Anyone have an answer on which is correct?
  3. J

    Has anyone hiked during late Sept. / early October?

    Hello all, My feet are itching to get out on a trail again and this path has been stuck in the back of my mind for some time now. Im wondering if anyone has walked during late September or early October? I'd probably have about 10 days total to walk, so I'd need to adjust my starting point...
  4. J

    Could one hammock camp nearly the whole way?

    Hello all, I've been really seriously contemplating hiking this trail and have been thinking though the logistics. I know there are accommodations along the way, but in order to save a little scratch, I'm wondering if one could hammock camp the whole way. Sure, it seems that there could be a...
  5. J

    Getting to Liellehammer or Ringebu?

    Hi all, I'm trying to figure out where I can start for a hike along the Gulbrandsdalen, and with my time frame it may be that I need to start somewhere around Lillehammer ore Ringebu. What is the best way to get to those starting points? Is it flying into Oslo and taking a train? What are my...
  6. J

    St Olav's Way in Sweden vs The Gudbrandsdalen Path through Norway

    Hello all, I've been researching both these paths for a while now. Does anyone have experience with both? Both paths sound beautiful, and I've got a guidebook for the path through Sweden. Is there a recommendation between the two? -jon
  7. J

    New guidebook in English for St. Olavsleden

    Hello all, I stumbled across a new (to me?) guidebook for the St. Olavsleden from Sundsvall Sweden, to Trondheim. It's broken into 29 stages and is chock full of beautiful pictures and tons of info. I'm looking forward to digging into this. I haven't been able to find a current/updated book...
  8. J

    Guidebooks?

    I'm really hoping to be able to walk the St Olav's next year. I cannot find any of Alison Raju's books. Can anyone recommend another good guide book/resource?
  9. J

    Camera Protection

    Hello all, When I went on Camino I struggled with the best way to carry my camera, and alternately the best way to protect it in the rain. I ended up carrying a smaller camera (EOS M) than I wanted (Canon 6D) since I couldn't figure out a great solution. Well, I got half of the solution...
  10. J

    What size frame for a Compostela?

    Hello all, After some research, I've seen that framing a compostela can somehow be a contentious subject. So, hopefully this is an easy question! I'm just trying to figure out what size the compostela is. Is it a standard European paper size? Thanks!
  11. J

    Learning Norwegian?

    Hi all, A trip on St Olav's ins probably far in the future.. but far enough that I might be able to learn a little bit of the language. I found it helpful to have some Spanish under my belt on the Camino, even if just to show some respect for the local community. How useful would Norwegian be...
  12. J

    150km on St Olav's?

    Hello all, After going on pilgrimage to Santiago this last year, I've been looking at other pilgrimage trails in Europe. I've never been to Norway/Sweden, and St Olav's caught my attention. I realize it is a very different experience However, Is there a place to start that is roughly 150km...
  13. J

    Back! A few pictures...

    Thanks for all the help and advice here! Returned last week after 9 days from Astorga to Santiago, and figured I'd share a few pics. Great weather for the most part, long days, beautiful countryside. Thanks again for all the information and assistance as the plan was coming together! A few...
  14. J

    Bus to Muxia / Shave in SDC

    Two easy questions: 1. How can I grab a bus to muxia? 2. Is there somewhere to get a straight razor shave in SDC? Thanks!
  15. J

    Power Adapter?

    Hello all, I'm looking to replace my trusty travel adapter which finally gave up the ghost on my last trip. I want to keep it simple this time... just needs to work in Spain and London (not every country in the world), and I'd love if it had a usb port or two on it so that others could charge...
  16. J

    Sleeping outside on the Frances

    Hello all, I'm leaving for a modified/short camino next month. The plan is to stay all nights in an albergue/hostel/xunta/hotel/pension/etc... However, should the weather cooperate, I could see enjoying a nice night under the stars. Are there any general thoughts as to sleeping outside (in...
  17. J

    Allright, who has the lightest sleeping bag ;)

    So, I know there are many many threads on sleeping bags. I've spent time in all of them. However, with the rate new gear comes out, I figured it might be okay to bring up the discussion again. I had been planning on a backpacking quilt.... 16 ounces, 40 degrees, packs up small like a...
  18. J

    Renting a car to get to Astorga?

    Hello all, Thanks for all the great info on how to get to Astorga from Madrid. Right now, the frontrunner is the morning bus that gets us in around noon. However, if my friends and I wanted to drive ourselves from Madrid to Astorga, is it possible to rent a car for a one-way journey. It'd be...
  19. J

    Cigars on the Camino?

    I occasionally enjoy a cigar from time to time. I'd imagine that I would like to enjoy some while on the Camino (far away from others so as not to force my smoke on anyone else) at the end of a day. Can anyone share if there are places to buy them along the Frances?
  20. J

    Different types of accomodations?

    Hello all, Is there a thread somewhere that details the different types of accommodations? I'm getting a little confused seeing different things like: albergue hostel xunta pension municipal private etc...... Anywhere I should be looking? I'm not too terribly concerned about it, but just...

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