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  1. fjvjess

    Santiago itinerary suggestions

    I've tried to get to many of these suggestions. Thank you. The market was my favorite destination! FYI for current travelers re: Pilgrim Museum- from what I gathered with my limited Spanish, I believe the museum is temporarily closed as it moves to another location (or shifts exhibits, or...
  2. fjvjess

    In Retrospect: Top 5 Things You Wish You'd Known

    I'll summarize my top 5 with just this: The Camino provides. If you're inclined toward worry and over planning (like me!) repeat repeat repeat until you believe it. The Camino provides. Don't show up in SJPdP empty handed, broke, and totally clueless; I'm a believer that God helps those who...
  3. fjvjess

    Women's Underwear

    My two pairs of ExOfficio have been awesome. I got them on sale at REI, though still more than I'd normally pay for underwear, but well worth the money. I'm sold.
  4. fjvjess

    Santiago itinerary suggestions

    Wow... Many more suggestions that I'd expected! So glad I asked... And now wishing I maybe had more time to explore. Thanks very much, everyone. It's been an incredible month, and will end seemingly quite well!
  5. fjvjess

    Santiago itinerary suggestions

    Hello, I've walked 700k with a fast moving group and will have 3 days to spend in Santiago this weekend. Of course, there will be festival activities. Would anyone like to offer suggestions of what to see/do/eat/etc? I'm perfectly fine sitting in a square and people watching, but I don't want...
  6. fjvjess

    Dealingwith the heat

    The albergue door in León doesn't open til 6am, so we're "forced" to sleep in tomorrow. Hooray!
  7. fjvjess

    Dealingwith the heat

    Once we arrive (typically about 12) if the alburgue is open we check in, shower, hand wash that day's clothes, get lunch, then nap! If I don't nap I just hang out in the town square, mingle with pilgrims, or stroll around bigger cities. Journaling and planning the next day takes some time, and...
  8. fjvjess

    Dealingwith the heat

    I've been walking from SJPdP since last Wednesday (Orisson very wise advice!) and the heat has been very difficult (and I'm from sweaty D.C!) I joined up with a small group that began leaving very early, like 4am, which I thought was insane but have quickly come to appreciate avoiding the...
  9. fjvjess

    Down vest for June 22- August 6 ?

    I'm glad to hear this. I've been less than faithful to my training walks this month in the midst of DC's swampy heat wave, and thinking I'll never manage 30+ days of this in Spain!
  10. fjvjess

    Permethrin & Silk Liner

    Permetrin is a liquid that you spray on your clothing, pack, sleeping bag, liner in advance. I plan to spray all my things a day or two before I leave the US; it takes time to dry but I've been told it does not smell or stain. I'm not sure about washing your liner with it. Others might be able...
  11. fjvjess

    Stopping in Roncesvalles... or not

    Wow. The internet never ceases to amaze me :) Thanks
  12. fjvjess

    Stopping in Roncesvalles... or not

    Unfortunately I'll miss you by about a week. Buen Camino!
  13. fjvjess

    Stopping in Roncesvalles... or not

    Thanks everyone. I feel a sense of freedom, now, about either choice. Regarding the pilgrim masses, since many mentioned them- did you just find out about them, and their time and location, along the way, as you entered a new town?
  14. fjvjess

    Stopping in Roncesvalles... or not

  15. fjvjess

    Do ATMs in Spain require a chip in your card?

    Every machine?! Oh my. Were you able to retrieve it each time?
  16. fjvjess

    Stopping in Roncesvalles... or not

    Veterans, In about 2 weeks I'll walk from SJPdP to Orisson for the night. IF I feel strong and eager enough to walk 3-6K beyond Roncesvalles to sleep, will I be missing a pilgrim rite of passage by not staying in the massive alburgue in Roncesvalles? I've read all the wise advice about taking...
  17. fjvjess

    What is a good book to read about a journey on the Camino?

    For spiritual prep, "Walk in a Relaxed Manner" by Joyce Rupp
  18. fjvjess

    Permethrin & Silk Liner

    Oh good! Glad to hear the endorsement of my plan!
  19. fjvjess

    Permethrin & Silk Liner

    I figured someone would ask that! No, I'll be there in a few weeks- June & July. But, I'm usually cold and too particular to use the alburgue blankets. So I don't want to only have the liner. And just the bag (very light REI sleep sac) might be too much for hot nights. So, when warm I'll use the...
  20. fjvjess

    Permethrin & Silk Liner

    Thank you. What is a pareo?

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