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  1. drvnsmiln

    Share your backpack choice with your body info!

    72 F 130 I also use the Jade 38. (Four caminos) Something to consider, after getting the correct fit - most important - is how it opens. There are some styles, the Jade included, that have a zipper that opens "u" shaped when the bag is laid flat, allowing you to see and access all your stuff. I...
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    LIVE from the Camino Albertagirl on the Levante

    Albertagirl, here is some info from 2019. I stayed mostly in private places - hotels. The following might help you in the coming days If your weather holds, you are in for a spectacular walk between toledo and avila -- it was my favorite part!. Las Pedroñeras : convento del sagrado corazón moto...
  3. drvnsmiln

    Sunday, October 5, 2014. What's going on?

    I think there is cycle C as well....
  4. drvnsmiln

    Sunday, October 5, 2014. What's going on?

    The illustration has to do with the readings for that day: http://www.godgossip.org/calendar-of-readings/daily-gospel/?f=2014-10-05 Third reading (the Gospel) tells the parable depicted
  5. drvnsmiln

    International Camino Badges

    American Pilgrims do have a badge. The Pilgrim Fraternity is our group in northeastern Washington. Please feel free to PM me as the Spokane one is my design and have several extras.
  6. drvnsmiln

    Año Santo en Valencia

    The name of The school is Lingua-school. They have in person classes now, and on line classes via Zoom. I am taking a conversation class with them now. They offer regular classes I.e. grammar on line as well. The Levante is solitary; knowing some of the language led to some wonderful...
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    Año Santo en Valencia

    Oh, Valencia is a wonderful city and very easy to get around in. I spent a month there in October 2018 studying Spanish to prepare for the Levante in March 2019. Lots to see - both ancient and modern and the aquarium is one of the best in Europe. Do plan on at least 3-4 days or full week, if...
  8. drvnsmiln

    On this date in November...

    On this date November 10, 2019, my friend Kathy and I arrived in Santiago, in pouring rain. We had walked the central route of the Portugues from Lisbon, by way of Fatima. Beautiful camino days until the second day in Porto, thereafter it rained for the better part of every day after. I...
  9. drvnsmiln

    Toilet Paper Alternatives for Camino. . maybe?

    I'm with trecile. I have the Pstyle and really love it. Caught in heavy rain on the Sanabrés in the spring of 2017 with down jacket, windbreaker, pack, and a long raincoat over everything. Really had to go! There was no place dry to take the raincoat and pack off and that is when I vowed to try...
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    On this date in October...

    At the baptism of Jesus, the prophet Simeon, told Mary "Behold, this One has been set for the ruin and the resurrection of many in Israel, and as a sign that will be contradicted. And a sword will pass through your own soul, so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed." Thus the swords...
  11. drvnsmiln

    Flight and accommodation problems: Rescheduling everything

    You could also consider flying into Pau and taking the train/bus to SJPP
  12. drvnsmiln

    LIVE from the Camino Currently Walking VDLP - Daily Updates

    So jealous!!!!
  13. drvnsmiln

    Band of Trudgers - Virtual Camino

    ON Walking 4 Fun: Been walking 3 days (at 3 miles per day) and I am STILL in Lisbon! At this rate, I won't be in SCQ until sometime in September. Good thing I don't have to concern myself with the 90 day limit in the Schengen area!
  14. drvnsmiln

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Getting the "run around"...

    Here is a repost of my comments on this subject: Jan 13, 2018 For my first Camino (2014) I booked through one of these sites 9 months in advance. My walking partner booked directly through the airline for the same flight. The tickets cost the same. Three months before we were to depart, a...
  15. drvnsmiln

    Lightweight Costco Down Quilts on Sale

    Thank you for the “heads up”! I’ve been wanting a lighter quilt for my kit.
  16. drvnsmiln

    Windy maps

    I used it when we got off course on the Portugues route. You have to download the maps for the region you are interested in beforehand. A Spanish pilgrim told me about it as I was nearing Toro on the Levante. I am seeing it will map out routes for hikes in my part of the US as well. I...
  17. drvnsmiln

    Rain, rain, rain in the forecast! Should I brave it?

    In Redondela now. Rain since Porto. Nothing dries out but we have found a self service laundromat in OPorrino. Could be sitting at home WISHING I was on the Camino—- I d rather be here!!!
  18. drvnsmiln

    Lisbon to Santiago October

    Thank you, everyone! Glad to hear about the meal times... The Spanish schedules took me at least a month to adjust to... Also the info on the little appetizer plates... good to know in advance.
  19. drvnsmiln

    Lisbon to Santiago October

    I will be starting Sunday, Oct 6 from Lisbon. I have not been to Portugal except for airport layovers but I have made 3 Pilgrimages in Spain: CF, VdlP and Levante. How are the customs in Portugal different from those in Spain? I.e., meal times, ordering food, etc. I know that even though both...
  20. drvnsmiln

    Dumbria Lodging

    It had blankets (one per bed) last week. A great Albergue. The town is larger than it first appears.

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