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  1. Susan G.

    Israel National Trail Thruhike in 2019

    I am not familiar with the actual trail but we toured Israel in 2011. Magical country, huge history going back thousands of years. We stayed in the Negev desert for 4 days and did local walks. Unforgettable. If you'd like my Blog link for Israel I'd be happy to send it to you by Private...
  2. Susan G.

    Portuguese camino- New question...

    Hello again! Just picking up this conversation after the holidays. Thank you so much for offering to send your itinerary. I don't know how to send a Private Conversation to you....! Thank you for helping out!
  3. Susan G.

    Portuguese camino- New question...

    Hello! I am planning for the Camino Portuguese in April 2020. I have been on the CF 4 times now and I am looking forward to a new perspective in Portugal. Would you be comfortable sharing your detailed itinerary with me? Also, as we have been to Santiago 4 times I want to head northwest to...
  4. Susan G.

    Backpack size advice

    Everybody needs to work out their own system and this one worked for me! I have used a 30 liter Osprey Tempest twice now (2017 and 2018) and everything fit perfectly. Keeps you honest about the amount of weight you are carrying. There are enough small pockets to keep things handy. Inside the...
  5. Susan G.

    funniest things seen abandoned on camino

    Here you go!! Taken near Zubiri in 2015....;)
  6. Susan G.

    For Sale/Wanted Keen Women's Newport H2 Hiking Sandals Leather

    I love my Keen's and would highly recommend these as backup to help blisters heal. The only time I wouldn't use them is for intense climbs and descents (to Triascatella, for example) from the mountains (no ankle support, really). Everywhere else, they are terrific! Pictured, my trusty Vasque...
  7. Susan G.

    Nice albergues between Astorga and Santiago

    I just came back after doing the stretch from Leon to Santiago for the 3rd time- 2014, 2017 and 2018. Huge increase in numbers of private albergues (and quality improvement) since 2014. I stayed in many of the recommended albergues in this Forum's Pdf of "favorite albergue list". I could...
  8. Susan G.

    Cost excluding food - is 8-15 euros correct?

    Yes, I have been on the Camino 3 times (2014, 2015 and 2017) and this is an accurate cost for the Albergues. 8-10 Euros are for the Municipal Albergues and up to 15 Euros would buy a a bunk, etc. in a Private Albergue. Your food costs are one of 3 ways: 1) from groceries bought in a village...
  9. Susan G.

    Sleeping Bag?

    I have walked sections of the Camino twice, in late March into late April. First time a far-too-heavy and bulky sleeping bag....foolish me. The second time I brought an "outer-bag" which I bought at MEC. 1/3 the weight, 1/2 the bulk. It was just great. I hung up my micro-towel (to dry...
  10. Susan G.

    LIVE from the Camino Day 1- feeling really rattled/unsafe- help?

    Hi Sandra I remember the Valcarlos to Roncesvalles route very well. Did it last year and was with another woman near my age who I happened to meet at the Valcarlos hostel. There were several other pilgrims, much younger and could move much faster. It is a very isolated woodland stretch...
  11. Susan G.

    Camino Frances - 3 week plan - need advice

    Galicia is stunning, lush with rich colours and textures. An artist, you say? The whole Camino is a moving tapestry! I developed a new "family" almost every week....there is an expression that you see everyone on the Camino at least 3 times so there is an overlap. As far as stamps are...
  12. Susan G.

    Camino Frances - 3 week plan - need advice

    I did the Burgos to Santiago section in 2014, skipping the Meseta (took the bus) and the mountains (took a train from Astorga to Sarria) I totalled 280 kms. in 19 days. This past year, 2015, I walked from SJPP to Burgos without skipping any sections and did 320 kms. in 19 days. Both of...
  13. Susan G.

    Did you ever cook on your camino?

    Camino 2014 and 2015- The SJPP handouts were good to list those towns which had grocery stores and Albergues which had decent kitchens. I would plan a few days walks around this information. As soon as I checked in at the Albergue, I would immediately ask around if anyone would like to share a...

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