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  1. Paintboy2

    Experience taking hiking poles as carry on

    I called TSA to find out how I could get through with my hiking pole, necessary because of my new disability, and they advised that the problem was the sharp tip. So, I ground it off. Three flights now through major airports and not a word from TSA. I keep a rubber tip on it and it works great...
  2. Paintboy2

    But what about the handicapped?

    I'm a veteran pilgrim, but have recently suffered an injury that has left me handicapped. I can walk, but with great difficulty. Still, I find that I'm unable to give up on my love of Caminos. I'm going to try for another one, maybe next year if I can get my legs to work well enough. My...
  3. Paintboy2

    The Way Re-Release May 16

    The first time I saw Martin Sheen throw on his backpack in The Way, I knew it was only full of crumpled up newspapers. Nonetheless, it was the inspiration for my six Camino's. There will be a re-release of the film in 800 theaters for one night only on May16. In my area (Seattle) there were...
  4. Paintboy2

    Don't speak the language?

    My best advice in any language. Learn how to introduce yourself, and be thankful for help.
  5. Paintboy2

    So long old friend,

    When Paulo Coehlo said "Do it now" he wasn't kidding. Six years ago I completed my first Camino at age 60. As I write this I'm looking at the early morning sunrise from the lounge at the airport in Madrid, having completed my 6th Camino. My 6th and last! Six years ago I had the knees God gave me...
  6. Paintboy2

    How Hot Is Too Hot? A recent study.

    I came across this study today and it caught my eye because of the recent heatwave in Spain. I suffered my own heat event in Italy 3 years ago and it is memorable in the speed that it took hold of me. I'm starting the Norte in a week and I'll be evaluating temps AND humidity along the way...
  7. Paintboy2

    Where to buy good hiking poles in SdC

    Where can I buy some decent hiking poles in SdC, or, can I buy some on Amazon and have them delivered to Ivar? I'm finishing the last two days of the CP (injury last year) and then heading to Irun to start the Norte in July. Checking them as baggage with my difficult flight schedule costs more...
  8. Paintboy2

    Injury stopped me last year. Must I start over?

    I was stopped in my tracks last year only 2 days from SdC, in Caldes de Reis. A back injury left me unable to walk. We are returning this year to do the Norte but I'm going to finish the last two days of the CP before going up north. Do I have to retrace my steps from the 100k mark or can I pick...
  9. Paintboy2

    Three Holy Year Credentials for free

    I have three blank holy year credentials that arrived in the mail too late for me to use. You can have them for free if you live in the U.S. PM me and I'll send them to you. Please consider giving a donation to the forum in return. I bought them from Ivar and he sent them out immediately but the...
  10. Paintboy2

    Sad to report another wierdo on The Way.

    A camino friend that we first met in Viana de Castelo and caught up with again in Pontevedra recalled for us an incident between Povua de Varzim and Esposende where a man with no pants and a busy hand had exposed himself to her in a wooded section of that area. She retreated and he began to...
  11. Paintboy2

    Did I hear correctly there is a fast train from SdC to Madrid?

    My airline has cancelled 3 flights out of Lisbon to the UK. I now have confirmed seats from Madrid. I thought I heard Ivar say there was a new fast train going there from SdC. Is this true?
  12. Paintboy2

    Hotel pricing is low right now.

    We are noticing that hotel pricing seems pretty low compared to previous years. In speaking with hoteliers, they have all expressed the difficulty that have had over the past year and many are just hanging on at this point. That said, their prices rival that of alberques in many places. A...
  13. Paintboy2

    Ferry to Spain from Caminha

    does anybody know if the ferry from Caminha or any of the small boats are running now? I know the ferry is dependant on the tides, I'm just not sure if it's running at all.
  14. Paintboy2

    Camino Protocols on th CP

    After altering our plans to avoid the extreme heat on the Lisbon- Porto leg, we will be leaving Porto tomorrow in the comfort of reasonable temperature for the foreseeable future. As for Covid protocols you will find them very similar to other parts of the world. Not intrusive, just common sense...
  15. Paintboy2

    LIVE from the Camino Live from the CP from Lisbon

    Arrived in Lisbon yesterday and had no problems entering the country from the US. We presented our Covid tests at check-in before we left San Francisco and presented our vacination proof at immigration in Lisbon. Our hotel in Lisbon wanted to see our vaccination passport from the EU but when we...
  16. Paintboy2

    My Camino Compass

    I'm arriving in Lisbon on Saturday for my 5th Camino. I've found this compass to be 100% accurate and I won't leave home without it. Keep walking. Don't stop. You'll get there. BC
  17. Paintboy2

    Escaping from Lisbon?

    I'm flying into Lisbon on 10 July and have a hotel reservation near Parque das Nações. My plan was to walk out the next day but I've heard that the city is in some sort of weekend lockdown. I'm wondering if that means public transportation or vehicle traffic or if the city is just shut down...
  18. Paintboy2

    Spiritual Variant GPS (KML) tracks

    I'm looking for KML track for the Spiritual Variant. does such a thing exist?
  19. Paintboy2

    Ivar's Camino

    If memory serves there was a video posted about a year ago in which Ivar said he had not done a Camino. Is this true? If so I would heartily invite Ivar to the trail. Now, before things get really busy he may have a chance to break from his busy routine of helping the rest of us. Buen Camino Ivar!
  20. Paintboy2

    TAP flight out of SdC cancelled. Alternatives?

    Out of an abundance of optimism, and a need to use flight vouchers by a date certain, my next Camino (CP from Lisbon) is scheduled to END on 7 AUG. TAP has canceled my reservation and so I'm wondering about ground transportation options. Is there a train that goes that way? Is it even running...

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