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  1. xymmot

    most unfortunate, stolen I phones and tablets

    Losing the phone did not bother me as much as the thought that my phone/ tablet was stolen in the Seminerio I am so glad that I have google plus that backs up my photos, but no telling what else of importance is on my tablet., like dear diary thoughts and notes. I am working on changing all my...
  2. xymmot

    First time on the Camino, any advice greatly recieved!

    relax, take your time, stop before you get blisters. it's your Camino
  3. xymmot

    Your favourite fellow peregrino

    I think everyone I met along my Camino are special. Local people as well as foreign from all over the world. I am bless to meet so many good people along my pilgrimage
  4. xymmot

    most unfortunate, stolen I phones and tablets

    Staying in the Albergue Seminario Menor in Santiago with hundreds of other pilgrims you can feel a good vibe of other pilgrims who has just completed the Camino. Without thinking that someone would steal in the Seminario was beyond me as I plug in my Samsung tablet/phone to be charged along...
  5. xymmot

    Suffering, sacrifice, and the Camino

    At the same time, they should separate the snoring pilgrims from the non-snoring pilgrims. You know who you are
  6. xymmot

    Suffering, sacrifice, and the Camino

    Its not the suffering, but the sacrific you make; it your Camino, your time, your steps. You need not suffer to do the Camino, just say no! This is my third Camino coming up Sept 26th, 2016 True to say another adventure. Everyone I have met, had conversation with and party. I have not met...
  7. xymmot

    Bicycling to the coast

    This is my third Camino to begin Sept. 26, 2016, only this time I will ride to the coast on a bike after I reach Santiago. When I get to the end, I might ride back to Santiago and donate the bike to American Pilgrim house or to a church where a monk may need some simple transportation. Anyway...
  8. xymmot

    Accomodation...or lack of

    You,really like to suffer as I did twice having no place to stay. Cold, rain and dark and all albergue were full, even expense hotels as well as we had to trek another 7 km to find a bed. It's not a adventure when you didn't carry a sleeping bag and out in the middle of pilgrims village. It's...
  9. xymmot

    Accomodation...or lack of

  10. xymmot

    May vs September

    September is much better rain wise. Last year it rain three time compare to daily on and off rain in May. I'm on the Camino, and it's May 13th, 2016. There was mud everywhere, and many hostels full. This doesn't happen in September. So IMHO September is better than May, except the...
  11. xymmot

    Bedbug Question! Settle our debate!

    I would not wish a bed bug bite on anyone, but they are out there and not fun to deal with
  12. xymmot

    Training regiment suggestions?

    Just keep walking one day until you are tired, and then some. Expect your daughter to find her stride and walk further. Best thing to do is not carry too much stuff. Just basic stuff of change of clothes, your journey is just ten days. Practice and practice, if you have never done the Camino...
  13. xymmot

    My equipment list, leaving in 5 days

    a wind proof light jacket is most advisible thing to pack, keeps you warm in many climate changes
  14. xymmot

    Feeling rather irritated....

    Yes there are many things that you can do without and if you want to be a true pilgrim and not have these luxuries, do the Camino without them. You don't have to take a smart phone, you do not have to use the internet, you can camp out on the road. Up to you on how primitive you want to be. I...
  15. xymmot

    Scammers in Santiago

    Its a shame that there are people like this, I was approach from a man from Germany, but he was robbed. I was duped because I was always kind and just gave him 20 euros. He ask for my e-mail address so that he can return the money, to this day, I never heard from him. You have to beware of...
  16. xymmot

    Sounds of the Camino

    I was never plugged in when walking the Camino, but towards the end I started hearing Guns and Roses , paradise city in my head
  17. xymmot

    Phone charger

    use solar power and just turn off the phone until you need it, most likely you do not need it until you come to a pit stop
  18. xymmot

    Getting on the plane

    Im from Virginia as well and will be there two weeks from now on my second Camino. Buen Camino, and be safe. don't exhaust yourself on the first day
  19. xymmot

    Is the Frances much busier this year?

    You get all kinds of weather in early May, you never know, but pack shirts to layer and two shorts. I carry wool leggings of old bicycle clothes that did the trick when I needed extra leg warmth. Best thing I carry was compression long sleeve shirts.(2) Fit well, light weight and can wear...
  20. xymmot

    A selection of favorite albergues on the Camino Francés

    I downloaded into my eight inch tablet on a kindle. works great and easy to read with the maps

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