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  1. BShea

    LIVE from the Camino Best camino 'come back' (retort)

    "Bienvenidos. Do you have a reservation?" "Uh... No... I'm not a tourist. I'm a pilgrim."
  2. BShea

    A couple albergues not on the CF list

    Zariquiegui: La Posada d'Ardogi closed a while ago. A new albergue opened up in it's place last summer: El Albergue de Zariquiegui, c/San Andres 16, tel: 670 360 888 / 677 536 783. @elalberguedezariquiegui.com Granon: La Casa de Sonrisas was closed on 20 may 2017 because her mother is sick. Not...
  3. BShea

    May '17 observations: SJPdP to Tosantos

    I've noticed a few differences since I walked in 2015. I'm not sure if things have changed in two years or if I'm just more aware this time. I hope this is of interest or helpful to someone... 1. There seems to be far less Americans. Probably around 30% Koreans, 30% Italians and the remaining...
  4. BShea

    Foot Care Rituals

    It seems like when it comes to blister prevention and foot pain, what works for one doesn’t necessarily work for another. I thought it would be good to have a post where people can list their tried and true methods. Here’s my daily ritual: 1. NOK. 6 weeks prior to beginning the camino, I rub a...
  5. BShea

    Favorite Camino Related Spanish/French Words

    As I prepare for my upcoming treks, I've been reviewing some helpful vocabulary. As a lover of words, I was amused when pondering the word(s) for when an airplane takes off: "despegar" (sp.) and "decoller" (fr.) - both mean "to unstick", which is decidedly better than the alternative! IMHO...
  6. BShea

    Frances or Norte?

    Hello everyone & Happy New Year! First, let me begin by apologizing if this post seems to have already been discussed ad nauseam, but I need some help in determining which Camino to walk this May. I had pretty much decided upon the Frances, but the Norte keeps beckoning me. Here’s my dilemma...
  7. BShea

    Le Puy route anyone?

    The incredibly low airfares to Europe are beckoning me to walk 21 days on the Le Puy route (Via Podiensis) again in September 2017. I’m looking at walking Sept 4rd – Sept 24th from Le Puy to Eauze or possibly Aire Sur l’Ardour. If you’ve ever dreamt of walking in France but have hesitated due...
  8. BShea

    Hey vegetarians! I'd love your input...

    Hello all, I am attaching a list of towns & albergues on the Frances which I have modified by highlighting (and adding) vegetarian friendly spots in YELLOW. If you have any recommendations or corrections, I' d greatly appreciate it. I'd love to end up with a complete list. Thanks! Edit 12 Dec...
  9. BShea

    Resisting Temptation

    The Camino gods are trying to tempt me! Right now, you can book a ticket from LAX to CDG Paris in early May (before May 11th) through the summer (I entered 26 July) on AA or AirFrance for UNDER $600 U.S.!!! Leaving out of Ontario or Santa Ana adds less than $20. Haven’t seen those prices in...
  10. BShea

    Ideal walking pants/trousers

    Despite constant looking, I have been unable to find the perfect walking pants/trousers. I have decided to have them custom made. Here is what I have come up with: Drawstring waistband for weight loss (wishful thinking) Zippered side pockets: zipper starts 2-3 inches below the waistline...
  11. BShea

    Stranger than fiction...

    Or freaky deaky experiences on the Camino… Please share yours! Here’s mine: In September 2013, a friend of mine and I walked a portion of the Chemin du Puy in France. Our second night, we slept in Monistrol, sharing a room with three other people. One of the men sat with us at dinner and walked...
  12. BShea

    Le Puy route completed !!!

    I'm home safe and sound after an amazing 35 days of walking the Chemin du Puy... This route is breathtakingly beautiful and despite an early setback, I had a wonderful experience. I miss it already!!! If you're interested in hearing more about it, you can check out my blog...
  13. BShea

    LIVE from the Camino Le Puy route (Via Podiensis) blog

    Bonjour!!! I'm just two days into my "chemin" and it's absolutely gorgeous. Yesterday, the sky was clear and blue but today it sprinkled on and off. It's all part of the experience. I'm blogging daily, trying to be pretty detailed for anyone who may be interested in this route. Check it out...
  14. BShea

    Mid vs Low Boots?

    So, apparently my feet will not be returning to their pre-Camino size. My boots that were one size larger before the Camino now feel snug after walking only one km. Time to get a new pair for my larger feet. :( I am trying to decide between low and mid height boots for my next pair. I have...
  15. BShea

    Finally found reasonable airfare from U.S.!

    After searching for the past couple of months, I found a site with low airfare prices (Justairticket.com). My fare from ONT to EAS (San Sebastian) leaving 26 April returning 8 June was $850 on American Airlines. Thought I'd pass the info along in case anyone else has been discouraged by the...
  16. BShea

    Vuelta de Espana in Burgos

    Just a heads up... Accommodation in Burgos on Sept 9, 2015 may be an issue - the bike tour of Spain will be there for the day.
  17. BShea

    Lessons learned

    Here is a list of things I learned along the Way of which I wish I’d known before… Many albergues do not have blankets. In addition to my silk bag liner, I wish I had brought my cheap Walmart fleece bag. Bring shorts/trousers with patch pockets. I found my side pockets to be useless because...
  18. BShea

    An international no pooping sign? Who knew?

  19. BShea

    Starting in Pamplona

    I will be arriving at the Pamplona airport at 10 a.m. in late May. Trying to figure out if I should just start walking from the airport, heading directly to Cizur Menor or bus it to the Pamplona bus station and start there. Any recommendations??? I'm estimating that by the time I find the bus...

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