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I did the Camino Frances from St. Jean in 2022. I wouldn't call it life changing or anything that dramatic, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was so freeing to unburden myself of responsibilities. It was 5 weeks of a simple life; walk, eat, drink, sleep. Everything you needed was in your pack...
I did the Frances from St. Jean in 2022 and am eager to do another Camino. However, I don't have a much time this year. Thought I would try the Camino Primitivo starting in Oviedo. This time my partner is going to join me. She's 60 and I'm 64. Our niece would also like to join us, she's 20...
Do not discount shortening your stride. When your heel hits the ground, your foot rotates forward until it is flat on the ground. A longer stride increases the angle between your tibia and your foot when the foot hits, putting more strain on the shin muscles. A short stride reduces the pull...
I developed a shin splint after a week on the Camino and feared it would end my pilgrimage. However, I found a way to tape it, used voltaren on it, shortened my stride and it eased up over time. By the time I finished, it was a non issue. I took a day off in Burgos and Leon, otherwise averaged...
Thanks all, I will start with la tienda.com. Of course all of these suggestions, while helpful, are no substitute for enjoying them in person on the Camino.
I loved the padron peppers when I was on the Camino. However, I live in a small town and have never seen them in the grocery store. Has anybody on the forum ever tried to grow them? If so, any pointers? What type of climate do you live in/
The first time I saw it I thought it was pretty good but nothing spectacular. Then I watched it a second time and was hooked. I've watched it a couple dozen times now, both before and after I walked the Camino and love everything about it. I purchased the movie on Amazon Prime and can watch...
As mentioned earlier, booking.com does have benefits for the operator, but also adds cost. It’s up to the operator to decide whether it’s worth it to them. It does not make booking.com evil for charging for their services. The operator is free to use them or not use them.
Although it is not...
They work on Bluetooth but rely on any nearby phone to transmit the location back to Apple. If there are no phones nearby, the location is not updated.
Same thing could be said of accepting credit cards. Or having a website. Or providing wifi for your guests. As consumer expectations evolve businesses must adapt or fade away. It's that way in any industry.
I think something else to think about is that not all of us use albergues. Some of us prefer private rooms (not trying to open this debate). In this case, it makes more sense to book ahead. Most pensiones, hostals, and hotels are on booking.com. PS. I'm aware that some albergues have private...
It’s like Uber and the taxi industry. I don’t know how many times in the past that I called for a taxi and was told that it was on the way and then waited and waited while they obviously made other pickups or stops. Or was surprised when I got the bill for a cab ride. Uber shows exactly when the...
I don't understand the complaints about booking.com. Nobody is putting a gun to the head of the hotel owners and making them use the service. I've booked via phone calls, emails, and booking.com. I definitely prefer booking.com. No back and forth needed, just click and you're done. Plus...
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