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  1. KiwiBrownz

    Take my vitamins?

    Do you take high dose magnesium? Easy to get in Spain? We are walking 50 to 56 days.
  2. KiwiBrownz

    The Galicia Pilgrim Rail Pass

    Thought I would try this when I finish the CF early July. Any comments from those that have use the Galicia Rsil Pass?
  3. KiwiBrownz

    LIVE from the Camino Muddy stretches between Rabanal and Molinaseca

    I didn't know about this option and wasn't looking forward to a repeat of the walk down to Molinaseca early June this year.
  4. KiwiBrownz

    Trash pick up

    Hi, does Spain still have plastic bags? We haven't had them for a number of years. They were definitely handy for picking up rubbish on.previous Camino. I also took 3 pairs of light plastic gloves which got used at a couple of grotty rubbish deposits. I thought I read recently that the rubbish...
  5. KiwiBrownz

    Two pilgrims trapped in tree by a cow

    Spanish cows are very big and gave long horns, quite unsettling
  6. KiwiBrownz

    Rethinking my CF-ish route after Burgos (and I start in 7 days!)

    Hi there, maybe wait until you get there. The meseta is lovely not necessarily a slog unless you make it so. Some of you preconceived notions are from others, I suggest you have your own Camino and make your decisions in situ. Have a great Camino Is there a weekend bus into Burgos from...
  7. KiwiBrownz

    Sandals vs. flip flops.

    Me too
  8. KiwiBrownz

    Pocket coin pouch for those EU coins?

    I use a Berrocca tube for euros
  9. KiwiBrownz

    Day trips from Santiago?

    Lugo is worth a walk around its intact Roman city wall about 2kms, A Coruna has one of the world's oldest lighthouses worth the climb quite a nice place to overnight and explore train from SdeC
  10. KiwiBrownz

    4-week experience of being a Hospitalero

    I have been through Roncesvalles three times. Once was very memorable a Dutch hospitalero Donald had a wonderful singing voice, the hospitaleros woke us with singing and guitar. Great memory
  11. KiwiBrownz

    Camino Movie

    Found it very enjoyable and relatable in parts. Ending ho hum. Not as plastic as the way
  12. KiwiBrownz

    Where can I find prayer opportunities on my way?

    The Camino goes from church to church, which is village to town to city. Great opportunities to have quiet moments of prayer.
  13. KiwiBrownz

    Crinkly Plastic Bags

    I'm amazed there sre still countries with plastic bags?
  14. KiwiBrownz

    Boots?

    I have just got scarpa boots, they are amazing. Started training and no problems only positives.
  15. KiwiBrownz

    30th August

    I am leaving St Jean on the 25th taking the Valcarlos route and also taking a slower paced journey to Santiago so you may over take me along the way, Buen Camino from Sarah
  16. KiwiBrownz

    How did/do you carry your iPad/tablet/valuables???

    Hi, Spain ranks in the TOP 20 of Safe Countries as do most European countries. Unfortunately if you come from an unsafe country (USA ranks 55) you over think security. I have not heard of anyone having their pack ransacked in an albergue or elsewhere. I had valuables tucked into bottom of my...
  17. KiwiBrownz

    Valcarlos Route questions!

    Hi Sarah, I am an asthmatic and travel with my daily puff and a reliever, i also take a backpocket of prednisone incase of issues. I have walked two caminos and and about to launch into my third end of August and have not had any asthma issues on the camino. My caution would be beware of...
  18. KiwiBrownz

    Stupid question

    I too have recently finished some post grad study in this area and do not feel "whacko" heading off on my thrid camino (in two weeks) at age 60, to me it is a celebration :)
  19. KiwiBrownz

    Stupid question

    Greetings, we have walked the CF twice and met great people. My husband calls me a fence sniffer as i am always peering over stone fences at crops or gardens. I have had some lovely early morning chats with Spanish gardeners and farmers. We are planning on walking the VdLP February 2020 with a...
  20. KiwiBrownz

    Best treat Menu del Dia?

    I agree Albergue Villares del Orbigo Cristina is an amazing cook, we had a fabulous meal and a delicious egg breakfast :)

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