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  1. Dan the Man

    Meeting Place in Monte do Gozo

    A group of us will be meeting in two days in Monte do Gozo as we all wish to walk into Santiago together We are a group that met along the Camino and have decided that we can all get to Monte do Gozo the same morning Is there a good place to meet up as we will be arriving there at different...
  2. Dan the Man

    Camino Primitivo - Lugo to Melide or Arzua

    Hi All I am meeting friends in Lugo then bussing to Sarria to hike the last 100 Km. I’ve done the entire Frances twice before. I am thinking of suggesting we do something different rather than hiking Sarria to Santiago. I’m looking to try Lugo to Santiago but want to do it in 15km hikes daily...
  3. Dan the Man

    Albergue in Maneru

    I have read several posts about a GREAT Albergue in Maneru ( just after Puenta de la Reina). I have noticed that there are two or three different ones in that small town. I’m wondering if anyone who has stayed in that town can let me know which one they felt was special?
  4. Dan the Man

    Travel from Paris to SJPDP WITH 2 nights to stay in small towns along the way

    I am walking the Camino for my 2nd time starting July 31 in SJPDP Last time I arrived via Madrid. This time I am travelling via paris. I want to take 2 days to do the trip with a few overnight stays in a small town or 2 that are lovely and quaint. Questions: Best way to get the train to SJPDP...
  5. Dan the Man

    Email address for Huntto ?

    Hi All: I am trying to get a contact email for accommodation in Huntto just after SJPDP. I can find a web site but just a phone numer. I was hoping to email them. Can anyone help?
  6. Dan the Man

    Has Anyone Walked the Camino Inglés in October?

    I am thinking of leaving October 1, 2016 to walk te Camino Inglese. Has anyone walked it during this time period before? I walked the entire France Route in August 2015 and am wanting to do another shorter route this fall.
  7. Dan the Man

    Pilgrim Etiquette - LIVE from the Camino

    Hi All: I am LOVING my Camino but I have run across a few things that I and others have found a tad "disrespectful " to other pilgrims and local farmers 1) plucking grapes from the vine from Pamplona to Burgos: We have seen many many pilgrims stop and not just taste grapes but load up plastic...
  8. Dan the Man

    THANK YOU to All on This Forum Who Help We "Rookie Pilgrims"

    I am just writing to Thank all of you who have been kind, patient, and sincere with me as I prepared for My Camino. Last April, I joined and asked MANY questions of you all. I would not have prepared so easily without your help! I leave tomorrow night from Toronto to Pamplona via Madrid. I...
  9. Dan the Man

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

    Hi All: I am wondering if anyone who has walked the Camino Frances found GREAT and unique places to stay that were not necessarily at the Brierly's ending spot for the day? What about places within a shorter distance or even longer? Any places a Km or two off the path? I will be a single...
  10. Dan the Man

    3.5 Weeks Away from My Camino...Packing Items/ Weight...Is 8.5 Kg a lot?

    You have all been such a GREAT help from Day 1 when I joined this months ago. I am training and want to lighten my current load. I am torn as to what to ditch and what not to. I welcome any comments as they are ALL helpful. Equipment 1870g - Backpack Gregory Contour 50 - Water Proof Cover...
  11. Dan the Man

    Day Pack Sizes/Styles/Brands

    Can I ask advice about the size of Day Packs? I just bought a Gregory 12 Litre Day Pack. I am doing ghe Camino Frances with a torn disc in my back, so I figured if my pack caused me pain, I could ship it ahead some of the time and use a day pack. The clerk at Sail assisted me and we found this...
  12. Dan the Man

    Was there Any 1 Thing or Event Along Your Camino that was the MOST Memorable to You?

    I have really used much of the information here to prepare for me Camino. I am now training, and ready for what comes my way. I loved reading about people's favourite places to stay. I am wondering from the experienced walkers what was that 1 event/moment/or experience along your Camino that...
  13. Dan the Man

    Guide Book Advice?

    Hi All: I was given 3 guide books to the Camino Frances as gifts. I have two that are the 2014 versions. The first one is; Hiking the Camino De Santiago by Anna Dintman & David Landis. The second one is; Camino De Santiagi by Sergi Ramis. I was also given the Brierly Guide book ( 2010)...
  14. Dan the Man

    This is Exciting! My Shoes and Backpack are purchased! Training begins!

    I just had to say again THANKS all for your advice and everyone's 2 cents worth! I have connected with some very cool people already. I went to Sail in Toronto yesterday to look at their backpacks and shoes. The salesperson spent TONS of time with me on the backpack, then brought me to the shoe...
  15. Dan the Man

    More Questions from a Rookie Planning His Walk

    Hi All: I just wish to THANK everyone who has given me information and/or replied to my posts. I have spent my Easter Weekend reading the many PHENOMENAL threads at the bottom (didn't know they were they or look at them prior to my other questions). I AM SUCH A ROOKIE! Thank God I can speak...
  16. Dan the Man

    Does Anyone Have Advice on Protecting Ourselves from BedBugs whilst on the Camino?

    I have read many ways to do it, all are different. Does anyone know of the best way to tackle bed bugs?
  17. Dan the Man

    Can a 53 Year Old " Hiking Virgin" Really do The Compostella De Santiago? YOU BET I CAN!

    Ok, so I have chosen my FIRST HIKE EVER to be over 700Km long! Why start small I say? I know I can do it! It is funny that as I start to look at actually booking travel details, buying necessary items, doing some training, and now joining this forum, I get equally nervous and terribly excited...
  18. Dan the Man

    My First Pilgrimage Awaits - August 2015 I'm SO EXCITED

    Hi Everyone: I am so new to the forum and all it offers. I just simply hope to chat, plan, and use it to make the most of my adventure! I am Dan from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. I have been reading/pondering about this adventure for quite some time. I am ECSTATIC that my dream of walking the...

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