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  1. Terrri

    The why of a 2nd, 3rd or 17th Camino

    That pretty well encompasses everything! Good answer.
  2. Terrri

    Day pack

    I've never sent bags ahead but I might need to in the future. At home I use a Deuter waist pack that I also use on the Camino. I can't see needing a full day pack with most stretches having lots of amenities.
  3. Terrri

    Question about Sea to Summit Poncho

    No problems at all. Mine is about 10 years old so maybe they just don't make them like they used to? I use an extra long shoe lace (also works as spare shoe laces, and clothes line) and tie it around my waist just under the pack. And if I'm walking without poles I weave my hands back inside...
  4. Terrri

    SIM card for Spain and Portugal?

    Debated about getting a SIM card but I don't speak enough Spanish that I would be making any phone calls. So much free WIFI that I never really regretted not getting the SIM card after five weeks in Spain. And of course not being totally independent helps to interact more with others.
  5. Terrri

    Coping with change after Sarria - wisdom needed please

    Any chance you can take a day or two off and regroup? Make your days really short? Not sure how many kms you have left to walk but make this last part enjoyable and not something you want to hurry up and finish. I was holed up in a hotel by the large mall in Santiago. While I was waiting to...
  6. Terrri

    LIVE from the Camino running short on time where to cut?

    A while back someone had a great suggestion of taxiing ahead at the beginning of the day and then walking the rest of the day. This was for someone who wanted to continue with the whole camino but couldn't walk long distances and had time constraints. You would just need to know where you want...
  7. Terrri

    LIVE from the Camino running short on time where to cut?

    Because the busses are tricky I would suggest bussing ahead to Villafranca del Beirzo from Leon or somewhere just prior to that. From what I understand it gets more difficult to bus ahead after Villafranca because the bus route diverts up to Lugo. This is with Alsa, so maybe there are other...
  8. Terrri

    LIVE from the Camino swollen painful feet

    Oh, no! How awful for you. Sorry I have no recommendations other than to ask around or Google. I hope the compression socks work, but it sounds like a bit of rest for your feet is in order. And new shoes with a wider toe box. Good luck to you!
  9. Terrri

    Albergue kitchens closed down

    I found it hit and miss which albergues have an open kitchen and which don't. We experienced a wide variety, including a place that cooked for us to a place that only had tables and chairs. My daughter was lamenting the lack of communal dinners, so we used an app to find a place that...
  10. Terrri

    Passport expiry date: It may not be what it seems.

    Interesting. In Canada they have never given any credit for renewing early. And we've always been warned that countries could deny us entry if our passport expires within six months of travel.
  11. Terrri

    Albergues at 100% capacity ?

    While Roncesvalles is a nice stop, Burguete isn't much further down the road and in the morning you avoid the huge rush of Pilgrims first thing out the door. If you're interested in Ernest Hemingway you can even check out the hotel he used to visit.
  12. Terrri

    Can You Do It?

    Love your questions! Here's a quote I came across around 30 years ago and I think of it any time I go hiking "Sure you might get lost, but don't worry you're biodegrable".
  13. Terrri

    Ticks on the Frances?

    Not an issue, but they are there.
  14. Terrri

    Bringing things home from Santiago — what to buy?

    Every time I have walked I buy a little silver shell pendant from the same shop near the cathedral in Burgos. I am also a fan of buying food and usually go to the little shops to seek out things I would never see at home. My first time in Spain I bought a package of paella seasoning mix. When...
  15. Terrri

    To Poncho or Not Poncho...

    I always bring my poncho. First time on the Camino was the end of June 2013. We had visions of using it as something to sit on while taking a break or even using it to make shade while taking a break in the treeless areas. Unfortunately it rained most of the time so it got a lot of use...
  16. Terrri

    How to change Spanish TVs to play programs in English

    Thanks for this! I am holed up in Santiago with a bum knee for a week, with another week to go. I've had the TV on subtitles and then been using Google translate on my phone to learn some more Spanish. They do have some funny TV shows and a good selection of radio stations but it's nice to...
  17. Terrri

    Be prepared... pilgrim rescue

    Similar weather around O'Cebreiro a couple days back as well. My husband and daughter are walking right now but say the worst part is Albergues that still don't put their heat on at night. A wool layer is always good because it's warm even if it gets wet. A poncho as a final layer also really...
  18. Terrri

    Voltaren Avilability

    I brought meds from home that were prescribed for me but I rarely used as I found alternatives. -50mg diclofenac pills for Costochondritis that a naturopath added turmeric to an existing tincture as a replacement and it works just as well for me - 7.5mg diclofenac cream with lidocaine(that's...
  19. Terrri

    First week / last week on the Camino

    We actually tried this back in 2016 but were only about 1km away. Problem was the parking lot goes on forever before you even get close to the airport and we didn't know which way to walk. Luckily it was just a trial walk the night before our departure. Ever since my first time on the Camino...
  20. Terrri

    First week / last week on the Camino

    First week: I want the clean, dry shower stall. Last week: I want the wet shower stall because that means I don't have to wait for the warm water to reach here.

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