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  1. Alena

    Did you have a plan?

    Hello Les Brass, we did minimal planning and I am glad we did. Of course, I exclude, the transport to the starting point (airplanes, buses, etc.) and back home. Apart from that, no reservations anywhere on the Camino, even no information which albergues to avoid or not to miss. We carried the...
  2. Alena

    My Camino: An escape, from my mind

    The above said only reconfirms the fact that we should care and be kind to people, even if we barely know them. And that does not apply only to Camino. Everyone has a story, everyone is fighting their own struggles, we can possibly have no idea about. ilovelife - I wish you courage and belief in...
  3. Alena

    How much did you really train for the camino?

    Keep it light and enjoy the walk. :D
  4. Alena

    Dangerous animals!

    September 2013 was rather calm, except one situation with young calf in one of the tiny villages along the way. The animal had managed to get out of the byre and suddenly was running with enthusiasm along our way. I was fine with it initially as it moved away from us, but then decided against...
  5. Alena

    Where to leave my pack upon albergue arrival?

    The most valuable things I carried in a small bag around my waist (very convenient), so even though I had a company to leave my stuff with while taking a shower, for instance, there would have been no issue bringing it in the bathroom with me. I was carrying it most of the time anyway. When...
  6. Alena

    The last 100 km

    Yes, that is why the peaceful walking on to Finisterre after all the rush to Santiago was just what I needed. Felt like a different reality.
  7. Alena

    October 2014 Camino

    This thread is so much fun to read! I will check it on a regular basis :D
  8. Alena

    Cost of walking the Camino Frances

    I think spend is more or less individual, travel expenses I cannot give advice on, but as for daily expenses - I found out for me 30 Euro per day are quite comfortable. I was eating Pilgrim's menus often, sleeping in albergues always. Mind that moving closer to Santiago and then off to...
  9. Alena

    The Best Song To represent The Camino

    Every morning as the sun came up :)
  10. Alena

    Glorious food on the different Caminos

    Pulpo...you either love it or hate it :D In Melide.
  11. Alena

    How to train for the Camino?

    I did not train especially for the Camino, but exercising is a vital part of my lifestyle anyway, doing the Insanity workouts. So I generally think any sports activity would do you good and in my opinion it would be quite quite better if you do not only limit it to preparing for walking the...
  12. Alena

    Webcam at Finisterre

    Added to Favourites! Thank you!:)
  13. Alena

    Good backpack for petite women? Help!

    Being quite petite myself (155 cm) I was completely satisfied with my Jack Wolfskin Rambler for women - 26 http://www.jack-wolfskin.com/equipment/rucksacks/hiking-rucksacks/women/2002221-rambler-26-women.aspx. It was very comfortable, but maybe a backpack for me won't necessarily be comfortable...
  14. Alena

    Sleeping time: what to wear?

    I agree on scarves! So glad I took mine as well, not only it weighs next to nothing but it surely can be used in variety of ways.
  15. Alena

    Pictures of albergues

    My favorite Casa Barbadelo and the view from our room :D
  16. Alena

    Guide books - and the sour taste they leave

    I used no guides (except the list with the albergues)! :) And in fact, I would do it again exactly this way. When we reached Santiago, passing through the tourist's office, we were given a map of the stages to Finisterre, showing the relief with all the rapid climbs we were about to have. I have...
  17. Alena

    walking in September?

    Gore-Tex Northface hiking shoes were wonderful on my feet. Not a single blister and so comfy. We had only a short rainfall for about 10 minutes in the 2 weeks we walked in Sept, though. Anyway, years are not alike, better be safe than sorry. Buen Camino :D
  18. Alena

    Your Favourite Photos

    Finisterre sky at sunset does not need PhotoShop :)
  19. Alena

    Your Favourite Photos

  20. Alena

    You know you're a pilgrim(or soon to be) when...

    When no weather conditions can make you hesitate over your walk in the park or a walk elsewhere. Just give me the right shoes and rain jacket ;)

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