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  1. newgabe

    Information about this wayside cross outside of Astorga

    what excellent information MinaKamina :)
  2. newgabe

    Best Alternative to Brierley for Camino Frances?

    I got a pdf copy of the English translation of the German yellow book online.
  3. newgabe

    Best Alternative to Brierley for Camino Frances?

    Ditto. Camino Pilgrim was really helpful, linked straight to a phone call any time I needed to use it to contact accommodation and was easy to gauge distances/plan stops. It does break down the route into rather unusual 'stages' which of course don't need to be followed. I glanced at other...
  4. newgabe

    Route with most nature and least asphalt

    And if the 'pilgrimage aspect is not so important to you and it's is mainly a beautiful Portuguese walk you want, very natural, maybe take a different tack altogether and look at southern Portugal. Rota Vicentina. http://en.rotavicentina.com/go.html
  5. newgabe

    Poles or no poles

    I used PacerPoles and took in all their excellent advice about HOW to use them.. right length, rhythm with walking and placement. The people I chatted to who had abandoned their poles.. or were about to-- hadn't been using them properly, so they weren't getting the benefit. They were using them...
  6. newgabe

    Transitioning from trail shoes to trail boots?

    There's a current thread about 'boots or cushy shoes' that you might like to read. It seems that the overall experience is that stiff restrictive boots are unnecessary on the Camino and more likely to cause pain than save it :) Like you, I tried to sabotage my instincts and did get some stiffer...
  7. newgabe

    Shoes. Strength and stability vs. cushy and soft???

    I just did 350kms of the Camino in ultra lightweight (less than 300kms a pair) extremely cushy/ultra resilient/bouncy soled Rivers Barefoot walkers (easily available in Oz, and cost about $35. I added a pair of Kingsole insoles (made for skateboarders so very bouncy and cushioning- similar...
  8. newgabe

    I could have murdered for ...

    That's funny Rebekah.. Spain IS first world! And yes, I agree it's more about eating with local seasons. it's Spring and local fresh stuff isn't grown yet. I've been looking in shops all along to buy veges and there just isn't much at this time of year. There was some big white asparagus...
  9. newgabe

    I could have murdered for ...

    Nup. Fresh veges aren't common in cafes/restaurants. Not in spring (now) at least. Maybe later in the growing season. Dried/recooked beans don't count. Potatoes are veges but that's the main one I ever see. Not interested in iceberg lettuce or the odd slice of pale tomato. I've been served a...
  10. newgabe

    shortage of beds?

    I'm over in Galicia now and with the large number of albergues there doesn't seem to be too much of an issue- I'm on my 'posh tour' so haven't had to search but I've asked quite a few folk I've met along the way. Having said that.. I'm now editing to say I met a woman who'd tried every place in...
  11. newgabe

    shopping for supplies in Ponferrada?

    Point taken, Albertagirl. I was basing on how many people I've seen walking along carrying, rather than using them (also applies to other poles) :) Whatever keeps you upright and happy...
  12. newgabe

    A few drops of rain won't harm you!

    Umbrellas? nah.. that means you coudn't use good walking poles, which will help you every step of the way...
  13. newgabe

    shopping for supplies in Ponferrada?

    @ SYates, I think you're probably right:) But as I'd come across this thread looking for info on a Ponferrada supplies shop, I thought I'd share what I found out.
  14. newgabe

    Accomodation...or lack of

    This is a version of what I posted in the 'bed shortage' thread: I've been walking fromPamplona since May 5, and yes there are a lot of people. Accommodation is certainly an issue/ talking point, and I've been in towns that (according to albergue managers) are 'completo' that night (Estrella...
  15. newgabe

    shopping for supplies in Ponferrada?

    There is a Camino supplies shop on Calle Reloj (near the clock tower, between the Castle and the Plaza de Ayuntamiento) . It's called Fitz Roy. Has a good range of shoes (Teva etc), sleeping bags etc. I only had a quick look this am but I will double check and report back if it doesn't sell...
  16. newgabe

    shortage of beds?

    I've been walking since May 5, and yes there are a lot of people. I can't judge by their speed or kit if they are having a 'walking holiday' or a personal pilgrimage'. Even those lycra people screaming along on bikes may be in a constant state of prayer (I am, that they don't run me over) But...
  17. newgabe

    Again on the Camino francés

    YES! I'm in Ponferrada too...that last hard week of rain and icy wind has gone... looking forward to some short sleeve walking instead of 6 layers of clothes!
  18. newgabe

    Changes to camino before Portomarin

    Thanks for the great update. Its been so rainy lately and so many places are so different depending on the weather this info is great to know. About cars.. yes its so weird dealing with them after getting used to the pace of footpaths... having to walk on roads or even cross them.. cars seem...
  19. newgabe

    Pamplona to Logrono

    I did this section last week. Here's some brief notes (on my phone so very brief ) Wish Id stayed at the Order of Malta at Cizur Menor instead of the private hostsel as heard good reports of their kindness.. and its traditional not commercial. Alto de Perdon easy peasy (dry conditions, wearing...
  20. newgabe

    Nordic poles

    I've been using Pacer Poles for the last few weeks, since I got them. They're amazing. And a bit of 'proper' technique with them (cos it's different, though more natural, than other types) goes many miles.

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