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  1. billmatt

    Help Albergue Santa Cruz in Sahagun

    Thank you for letting us know! We had a wonderful stay with them 3 days ago. The shared dinner with Brothers Daniel and Angel and a handful of peregrinos was heartwarming. We must do what we can to help them serve future pilgrims.
  2. billmatt

    What is the one Albergue that you would say not to miss

    Zabaldika- the mass was so inclusive. The nuns so warm and helpful, the bell in the tower so ancient and resonant and on top of that it was donativo for those in need.
  3. billmatt

    Hello. Walking the Camino in October 2019

    We have a reservation confirmed for Orisson Oct. 3, 2019
  4. billmatt

    Caffeine Camino

    I'm kind of a coffee fanatic - I roast my own coffee beans and prepare espresso at home for myself, pour over for my wife and French press or Aeropress when traveling in our VW camper. HOWEVER, I took none of this equipmenr on my Camino in Fall 2014. For 7 weeks in Spain and Portugal I never...
  5. billmatt

    Hostel light vs Hostile light

    It works for me outside in the dark on a path or trail. I wouldn't recommend it for fast travel on technical terrain. For those in the US I suggest you buy one at REI, test it for your use indoors and out, and return it if it doesn't meet your needs. I still use it to read in bed at night after...
  6. billmatt

    Hostel light vs Hostile light

    I used a Petzl e+light on my Camino last year with great satisfaction. It weighs less than 1 ounce (28gr) and has a retractable cord that you can use to wear it as a headlamp or on your hand. It is not blindingly bright but is more than sufficient to find your way as you walk. It has several...
  7. billmatt

    Did Anyone Find Amazing Places to Stay off the Guidebook Paths?

    Zabaldika was one of the very most memorable and enjoyable stops on my Camino last fall. If you are anywhere near I highly recommend it. A beautiful mass, a lovely tower to climb (and ask if you can ring the bell up there) a communal meal, outstanding facilities, and it's donativo!
  8. billmatt

    Photo sharing with family back home

    Robert- You have iphones so you probably have or can easily set up icloud with your Apple ID. I took over 1000 photos on my Camino last fall with my iphone and whenever I had wifi they were all uploaded to icloud. I allowed friends and family to subscribe to my camino photostream on icloud and...
  9. billmatt

    Photo sharing with family back home

  10. billmatt

    flying with trekking poles

    I got a note from my doctor mentioning my back surgery, heart surgery and steel plate in my tibia from mega-fracture in right leg. She merely stated that my condition might warrant use of poles at any time. I hoped to carry everything onboard. I have Black Diamond Z-poles which fold very short...
  11. billmatt

    October Camino Information 2014 - Starting camino walk Sept 29th.

    I'll be landing in Pamplona 13:30 on Oct 3, looking for a way to get to St Jean to start my Camino. Not sure if there will be a bus so would like to share a taxi or other conveyance if that works for any of you. And if not, I expect we may meet along the way.

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