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  1. tillyjones

    Pilgrim stabbed and attacked at knife point after Sacavem, was able to escape

    Now, of course, its generally safer for a whole lot of reasons for PEOPLE not to hike alone but their gender is irrelevant.
  2. tillyjones

    Pilgrim stabbed and attacked at knife point after Sacavem, was able to escape

    This has brought tears to my eyes. Bless your strength and courage. You did so good! (And you, @Yolan ) Know that the spirit of a lot of female pilgrim warriors is with you as you heal.
  3. tillyjones

    Anyone walking now???

    Thank you. Buen Camino!
  4. tillyjones

    Anyone walking now???

    Thanks! What route are you on? You've not had trouble getting accommodations then?
  5. tillyjones

    Anyone walking now???

    Life is shaping up that my next opportunity to Camino will be next year Dec/Jan. I would love to hear first hand from someone doing it, what it is actually like on the Way over the Christmas season. (I know there's many posts about it but would love some real time commentary) If you're out...
  6. tillyjones

    Cathedral Closed...Is the Camino still worth it?

    The Botafumeiro was a rare occurrence to begin with, so no guarantee of seeing one anyway. And I found the pilgrim service (with botafumeiro) to be much more a crowded tourist event than a spiritual event. So much so that I only went to pilgrim mass the first time and not subsequent times.
  7. tillyjones

    Giving Up on the Primitivo

    It is, indeed, both a stunningly beautiful and gruelling route. I've never had water issues as I can carry enough for a day, however I would not enjoy the vulnerability of being in such remote, difficult terrain without the comfort of knowing there are others coming along.
  8. tillyjones

    Snoring in albergue!

    But perhaps, with a concerted effort and many wake -ups the snorer will become irritated at his own inability for uninterrupted sleep that he/she will choose for a private room or the likes moving forward. Let's face it...those rattle-the-window snorers know perfectly well that they do it and...
  9. tillyjones

    LIVE from the Camino Snakes in an albergue - La Quintana

    Last night, on one of two ventures to the bathroom, there was a snake on the dining room floor. I was alarmed when i saw him, but perhaps more distressed the second time when i didn't see him! I this morning told the owner, who seemed not to believe me given the head shaking, eye rolling and...
  10. tillyjones

    Poles

    Regular collapsible hiking poles.
  11. tillyjones

    Hiking poles

    Am I the only person who uses poles only for the purpose of preventing my hands/arms from swelling?
  12. tillyjones

    Making up questions just so you can post to make people jealous

    I just literally laughed out loud, sitting at the airport, enroute. (With my record setting 12 lb bag and security cleared poles in tow)
  13. tillyjones

    Poles

    I just walked through security in Halifax, Nova Scotia with two hiking poles that got nary a second look. Let the debate rage...
  14. tillyjones

    Making up questions just so you can post to make people jealous

    Well I leave in two days. I ended up choosing a route based on its distance, but never got around to looking into any details about it....just going to follow arrows and hope for the best. Though I am determined to ensure that my bag is 3% of my body weight and set a world record accordingly.
  15. tillyjones

    September 2018 who’s going?

    In a change of plans, I am now heading out of Leon on Sept 11, to Oviedo, then on to Santiago and beyond.
  16. tillyjones

    September 2018 who’s going?

    You will definitely not be alone!
  17. tillyjones

    Weight Loss

    The ensalada mixta does indeed become one of my favourites. A little tip...the second course on the Pilgrims menu usually involves fried food (fried meat and French fries). I always get two of the first course options...usually the salad and spaghetti.
  18. tillyjones

    Weight Loss

    Ditto to most others...the walking just about equates to the calorie intake of Nepolitano's and Boccadillo con queso every day.
  19. tillyjones

    A Hard Fall/Amazing Kindness Follow Up

    No worries. They know you are thankful.
  20. tillyjones

    Packing list: October 100km walk

    I literally just returned from the store, shopping for a sports bra, where I said to myself, as I bemoaned trying to house the DD's, 'I envy anyone who doesn't need to bother with a supportive bra'. Walk without?!?!!? Good heavens. I may, however, consider walking without underwear. I just...

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