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  1. WriterChantal

    Greetings/Well Wishing

    I always hear what sounds like "Well Camino". Then I see it written Buen Camino. How do I pronouce it correctly? Also, what are other well wishing, greetings or words that are used much on the Camino? Thanks!
  2. WriterChantal

    Terrorist Attacks in Paris -are all our pilgrims safe?

    As I stated on Franco American day June 24, France is America's first and oldest friend. All day and night long, France's name has been on our lips. Not anything useful to report in this post. Just to let Parisians know, we love you and wish you strength and peace.
  3. WriterChantal

    With a heavy heart

    This is absolutely terrible. This poor woman! It really makes me think about my first camino in a new light and not well.
  4. WriterChantal

    Cheapest Way to Way

    Okay. I just did 1 km with just 10 lbs of weight (could only find two hand weights) in 14mins 34 secs. Rough estimates for right now would be 4km's an hour, 20 km for five hours of walking. Today's date is 10/07/15. Next goal is to get it up to 20 lbs but keep my time. I will give myself through...
  5. WriterChantal

    Cheapest Way to Way

    I really think I'm going to work on my kit and start doing some walking in weekends. Test things out.
  6. WriterChantal

    Cheapest Way to Way

    @mountaingoat999 "people are very helpful offering the bottom bunk etc. you can always mention you need to be by window and prefer fresh air so need a window open and so on" You know the thing I was thinking about is, I'm going to have a mask on my nose anyway, and the cpap has a filter. The...
  7. WriterChantal

    Cheapest Way to Way

    "Just this year on my first day walking, I forgot about the free tapas and asked for a piece of cake to go with my coffee at a morning stop. After the waitress brought me a huge piece, I noticed that smaller pieces were being given for free with the coffee ... the smaller piece would have...
  8. WriterChantal

    Cheapest Way to Way

    Hey there, @good_old_shoes I just love this: "the tourist demands, the pilgrim thanks" I had never heard that, but now its a mantra! :) Some wonderful people have offered loans of their stuff or to help me get the right kit. I'm getting excellent advice. :) I'm also using my current back...
  9. WriterChantal

    Cheapest Way to Way

    Through this thread, I've pretty much decided against the tent route.
  10. WriterChantal

    Spanish Payment cards/debit cards

    Also, check your PM's now. I gotcha!
  11. WriterChantal

    Spanish Payment cards/debit cards

    OKay! That was what I was looking for, hidden fees or fees just to have a fee fee! Will check Schwab out, thanks
  12. WriterChantal

    Spanish Payment cards/debit cards

    I did see it, but I think I was at work at the time and could not reply. Wow! That's really thoughtful of you. Once I figure out what I truly need, I'm taking you up on that offer sir!
  13. WriterChantal

    Cheapest Way to Way

    I really am getting the message that the tent is really not needed and may be more of a burden. Plus the fact that I have to use a cpap. It's really becoming obvious that tent sleeping is just not feasible. Like the @vgen5122 said , buy some earplugs!
  14. WriterChantal

    Cheapest Way to Way

    That would be kind of fun to leave something baked with a <3 drawn on it. Lol. I would like to leave heart shaped cookies behind for pilgrims. "that chantal person has been here" ;)
  15. WriterChantal

    Spanish Payment cards/debit cards

    Thanks all for the advice. I don't want to carry my normal debit card with me. I wanted to have my account which is paying all my normal payments for bills at home left out it. I was trying to avoid any extra fees or hidden fees that maybe only the experienced peregrinos know about. And I...
  16. WriterChantal

    Cheapest Way to Way

    HAH! you are crazy
  17. WriterChantal

    Cheapest Way to Way

    Okay. Please let's try to think things through here a little bit. I did not say this would be the only thing I would eat. Please give me some credit for common sense! Carbs and protein are needed. I am a gastric bypass person, so my meals are smaller and more. I will have to carry food with me...
  18. WriterChantal

    Cheapest Way to Way

    I didn't include all of my plans. I had planned to make it a longer trip, going to Ireland and France doing some genealogy work. But I've scuttled that. The Camino is enough. But No, not four weeks. I'm not in THAT good of shape:) I am now thinking two months will be plenty of time plus time...
  19. WriterChantal

    Cheapest Way to Way

    This is exactly the kind of thing I had hoped for. To me, a peach or apple, carrot and wedge of cheese sounds fresh and delicious simple meal. I will be splurging on coffee. That's just a fact of life. :)
  20. WriterChantal

    Spanish Payment cards/debit cards

    Are there Spanish payment card, debit or prepaid cards I could buy? I'm thinking I would prefer to get to Madrid and put my money into a debit card and get euro's along the way. What is the best way? any horror stories ? What companies would you recommend? Thanks!

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