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  1. Leah C. O'Leary

    Money on Camino....

    I got the recommendation of the Charles Schwab debit account - excellent - that's what I would recommend.
  2. Leah C. O'Leary

    Self-guided tour support companies

    I just got home from a CaminoWays organized trip. Don't let them put you up in a guesthouse named O'Foilwebar GH in the Morgade area. When I arrived at the guest house, the taxi driver and I had to pound on the doors to get in. The place is run by a couple, their baby and her parents. They...
  3. Leah C. O'Leary

    Packing List for a Successful Camino - 15 pound list

    Great list - thanks
  4. Leah C. O'Leary

    Post-Camino Withdrawal Syndrome

    I start my first Camino in 5 days, so I am no expert here. I will say that I've the experience of a year in Vietnam and a summer in Honduras. When I got home, I experienced some of the same symptoms described here and I understand the phenomenon as "culture shock."
  5. Leah C. O'Leary

    Just Finished The Camino Frances St Jean To Santiago Some Thoughts

    Thank you for your kind response - encouraging Leah
  6. Leah C. O'Leary

    Just Finished The Camino Frances St Jean To Santiago Some Thoughts

    Thank you for your thoughts and support. What are the other forums? Leah
  7. Leah C. O'Leary

    Just Finished The Camino Frances St Jean To Santiago Some Thoughts

    Dear Imsundaze, I start at Sarria on September 29. I'm 69 and dealing with health issues also. I'm planning Sarria to Santiago in 9 days. I was feeling very depressed about all the talk on this blog about fake pilgrims and cheaters. - Those folks on this blog who talk about everyone having...
  8. Leah C. O'Leary

    Camino newbie - so many questions...

    RE: tips on the Camino - what are customs on the Camino regarding tips for service at hotels, cafes, bars?
  9. Leah C. O'Leary

    Transportation from Santiago Airport to Sarria Hotel - Taxi vs. Bus?

    Thanks, Tom - very helpful.
  10. Leah C. O'Leary

    Transportation from Santiago Airport to Sarria Hotel - Taxi vs. Bus?

    Thanks for the schedule and information you posted - Any idea how much it would cost to take the buses from Santiago to Sarria? I'd like to balance the savings vs. the hassle.
  11. Leah C. O'Leary

    Transportation from Santiago Airport to Sarria Hotel - Taxi vs. Bus?

    My question is whether to take a bus from the Santiago Airport to my hotel in Sarria, or just catch a taxi. Any advice on the following questions would be greatly appreciated: 1. Ease of use for buses. I understand you have to take two buses to get to Sarria from the airport. After a night...
  12. Leah C. O'Leary

    Getting off the trail between Sarria and Portomarín

    Kim, I'm starting from Sarria to Santiago starting the route on September 30 - I used a travel agency that made arrangements for small hotels between Sarria and Santiago for the whole route I'm walking. Email me at leaholeary@aol.com and I'll send you the itinerary and list of hotels along the...
  13. Leah C. O'Leary

    What did the Camino change for you?

    I'm starting from Sarria on September 30th. As soon as I made the decision to go a few months ago, I bought the ticket and paid CaminoWays the fees to set up lodging and bag transfer. I paid for the arrangements immediately because I feared that I would chicken out at the last minute (like now...
  14. Leah C. O'Leary

    Trail Magic

    "Trail magic" is a phenomenon talked about a lot on the A.T. which my son hiked this year. They talk about the many kindnesses hikers experience just when they need it on the Trail. I'm new to the Camino community so I don't know how it's referred to in Camino discussions. I've read many...
  15. Leah C. O'Leary

    Dear FEET, bedbug bites, and diarrhea,

    Very helpful account of your trip!
  16. Leah C. O'Leary

    Dogs attack outside St Privat

    Did your wife get rabies shots?
  17. Leah C. O'Leary

    "The Way" the movie 'tragic' seeks HELP!

    Every pilgrim needs to walk their own Camino??
  18. Leah C. O'Leary

    Like B/W photography? Take a look at my Camino Photo Book

    Dear Charl = beautiful photo album! If you publish it, I'd like to buy a copy. What camera did you use? I'd like to do some black and white photography - I leave 9/27 - any suggestions greatly appreciated. - Leah
  19. Leah C. O'Leary

    Peregrinos vs. Cheap Tourists

    what happened to the notion that "you have to walk your own Camino?"
  20. Leah C. O'Leary

    When did you first become 'camino conscious'?

    Yes, that was a terrible book!

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