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  1. Peregrino Falcon

    Please, give the younger pilgrims a break...

    To all of you helpful people and some not-so-helpful-people on high horses, Please give the younger wave of pilgrims a break. Yes, we have iPhones, we are technical hikers, we've spent time at REI talking about backpack weight reduction, and we might even phone home on the trail, egads. or we...
  2. Peregrino Falcon

    Mental Health Issues

    This may be too broad or philosophical a statement, but in my opinion, any and all advice, from whomever or wherever, should be carefully weighed by the person receiving the advice as to whether or not it rings true for him or her, no matter how well-intended the person giving it. (Whether...
  3. Peregrino Falcon

    Are there any published diaries of early pilgrims that walked?

    I just saw a post here that I can no longer find about a pilgrim that walked in 1948. It was interesting to me and got me wondering if there are any old stories or published diaries from pilgrims that walked the Camino Frances 50, 100, or even more years ago? I would love to read those...
  4. Peregrino Falcon

    september camino

    Yes. I haven't walked in May but walking in September is beautiful in its own right. Lots of people everyday! Almost all of the sleeping places are open. Buen Camino!
  5. Peregrino Falcon

    What are the most useful apps for the iPhone for use on the Camino?

    To those that posted to ask why I'm asking, it's because I'm not bringing a guidebook and because I also know that there are apps that contribute to one's experience and enjoyment of things, not just detract from them--specifically relating to safety, logistics, and communication. Thanks everyone!
  6. Peregrino Falcon

    What are the most useful apps for the iPhone for use on the Camino?

    I was asking others what apps they found most useful on the Camino, for whatever reason.
  7. Peregrino Falcon

    Having difficulty purchasing bus tickets on the ALSA site...

    Is it true you need to check-in and print your boarding passes with Ryanair or they charge you more? If so, do you remember what the window of time is for you to do so? I know you can't do it right when you buy it online.
  8. Peregrino Falcon

    Having difficulty purchasing bus tickets on the ALSA site...

    Thanks, everyone.
  9. Peregrino Falcon

    What are the most useful apps for the iPhone for use on the Camino?

    I noticed that there were quite a few Camino specific apps out. What were the most useful apps you used on your walk?
  10. Peregrino Falcon

    Having difficulty purchasing bus tickets on the ALSA site...

    I am running into a problem purchasing bus tickets on Alsa's site from Madrid to Pamplona, and then Pamplona to SJPP. It will not accept my credit card for some reason. Has anyone else encountered this, or have suggestions on how to get it to work? Assuming it doesn't work, I guess I'll just...
  11. Peregrino Falcon

    Attacked by dog at Biduedo (about 6.5 K before Triacastela)

    Sometimes it works to repel dogs with your walking sticks.
  12. Peregrino Falcon

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

    Just wanted to add my thanks and appreciation, as well, to the forum creator/host, veterans, and other members for providing a venue for sharing and a base of knowledge. One precious thing I received from the Camino was a sort of calm heart that I can return to when my busy world spins around...
  13. Peregrino Falcon

    Extra days, where to spend them, suggestions.

    P.s. To the OP, you could get an $18 flight to Madrid from Santiago, and from there see Segovia and Toledo.
  14. Peregrino Falcon

    Extra days, where to spend them, suggestions.

    I don't mean to hijack your thread, rather piggyback on it, and may have extra time, too.
  15. Peregrino Falcon

    Pilgrim Masses along the Frances Route

    One interesting thing that happened to me toward the end of the Camino Frances, I think in Sarria, a Priest gave me a special mass/route bookmark in the hopes I'd attend mass in every town on the way to Santiago. This wasn't feasible as I covered a lot of ground, passing several of the towns...
  16. Peregrino Falcon

    Did you bring a sleeping pad?

    Thanks for all the replies. I realize I do not need a sleeping pad for the albergues. I was thinking more about for patches of grass, dirt/gravel, or even church porches, (cement), as someone noted. I'm wondering if it's possible to sleep outside every other night or so, and not in a tent...
  17. Peregrino Falcon

    Did you bring a sleeping pad?

    Did you bring a foam or inflatable sleeping pad on your walk, and if so, what kind was it and when/where did you use it? I'm wondering if there are times one can sleep under the stars with a sleeping pad and bag along The Way, or if bringing it will just add useless weight. Thanks!
  18. Peregrino Falcon

    Knee woes

    Exactly!
  19. Peregrino Falcon

    Did you come to love your sleeping bag ?

    I did. I've tried to consider a sleep sack but I really don't feel like it's bedding. Just feels like a wrinkly, uncomfortable sheet bag to me. On the other hand I also came to hate every unnecessary ounce I carried. My down sleeping bag weighed about 2 lbs., so I got another one, also down...
  20. Peregrino Falcon

    Knee woes

    You may want to consider getting a knee brace, as well.

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