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  1. Mark Barnes

    He is risen, Easter Blessings to all pilgrims

    Easter Blessings to all pilgrims on this great day.
  2. Mark Barnes

    TV special on EWTN tv tonight

    In the USA there is a one hour show on EWTN TV channel at 9:00pm cst on the Camino 7/25/18 . I just found it sorry for short notice.
  3. Mark Barnes

    Dollar rises against Euro

    It may be time to think about buying Euros, with dollar rising, if you are planning to walk soon.
  4. Mark Barnes

    Osprey Exos 48 good pack for Camino?

    I walked Camino Frances Pamplona to Santiago de Compostela Sept. 20 to Nov. 02, 2017. After two years of planing for the Camino once on the Camino I quickly realized I pretty much miscalculated most of my equipment choices. For example I carried a great pack, Osprey 70L Either. While it is a...
  5. Mark Barnes

    Where are the arrows?

    I have arrived in Santiago and must say I found it to leave me guessing what way to go many times once in the city. I have to believe that others found this to be the case as well by watching pilgrims make their way into town the next day. I am sure you will let me know if I just missed the...
  6. Mark Barnes

    As seasons change albergue times you must be out by do not

    It is October and the sun comes up between 8:30 and 9:00am on the Frances I am on now. Many of the Albergue's expect you to be out the door no later than 8:00am. It would seem that there would be flexibility from the Albergue's on the time they want you out as the time of sun rise changes. I...
  7. Mark Barnes

    Space saver bags

    Does anyone use space saver bags to save room in your backpack? If so how did they work? What brand did you use that did work? Good/bad learnings? Thanks, just looking for ways to compress items such as fleece and such.
  8. Mark Barnes

    How to best get from Madrid airport to train station for train to Pamplona?

    I have looked, and maybe missed, but not seen what train station to go to catch a train from Madrid airport to Pamplona. What train station does the train to Pamplona leave from as there is more than one train station in Madrid. What is the best way to get from Madrid airport to the train...
  9. Mark Barnes

    What size is the Compostela certificate?

    What is the measurement of the Compostela certificate (8 1/2" x 11", or what size)? Is the distance credential the same size? Trying to understand so I can bring tube to protect if I am seen fit to obtain one.
  10. Mark Barnes

    Yes another blister question

    I have read, watched you tube videos and searched this forum for information on what type thread is to be used in the "needle and thread" blister fix. Maybe I just missed the answer but I cannot find what type, nylon, cotton or what type thread is used and what type should not be used. I do not...
  11. Mark Barnes

    Big & Tall person issues on Camino Frances?

    I am a large man (6'2" and 320 pounds) and hope to walk the Camino Frances September - October 2017. I have read many books on the Camino and read this site often but have not seen mention of potential concerns that larger people may run into. I would like any advice that I can gain from any of...

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