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  1. Bob Howard

    Holy day in July

    There are some who would say that given that you are on a Pilgrimage, it would be a fortunate coincidence that you are in Santiago de Compostela on the very day that Santiago himself is feted with people/pilgrims celebrating the very essence of the Camino. Can't get much more Pilgrimey or...
  2. Bob Howard

    Rethinking my CF-ish route after Burgos (and I start in 7 days!)

    Reasons not to miss the Meseta: Hontanas, Castrojeriz, Carrion de Los Condes, and Sahagún. Also, Boadilla del Camino, Fromista, Ledigos and Mansilla de Las Mules. Also, the many other charming small villages and hamlets in between, including Moratinos (hello Rebecca),
  3. Bob Howard

    First Camino (Aug-Sept 2024)

    Two weeks is ideal for Leon to SdC, I think.
  4. Bob Howard

    Help choosing between CF, CdN, and VdLP

    Conga line. Four full Camino Frances during prime time, and I've yet to see one. Maybe I'll get lucky with this summer's Camino Frances and finally see one. Is there musical accompaniment on an actual Cuban conga to the conga lines? The things that moved and appealed to you in The Movie are far...
  5. Bob Howard

    What would you change about the CF - if you could?

    Victory! The collective negativity of the Forum's "it's too crowded" crowd has once again successfully discouraged a never walked a Camino future Pilgrim to not walk the Camino Frances. Our vigilance has been rewarded.
  6. Bob Howard

    SJPDP-orisson in the afternoon

    This year I'm coming into Madrid, and rather than a train or flight to Pamplona as I have done in the past, I'm getting a flight to Biarritz. The OP gets to Biarritz at 12:00 and intends to make the 12:30 train from Bayonne. I'm curious if 1/2 hour is enough time to get from Biarritz to Bayonne.
  7. Bob Howard

    SJPdP one night or two?

    I second the view that one night is enough in SJPDP. I spent two nights there last year. As previous posts have noted, you can see everything there in a few hours. For me the second day felt rather odd. If one really wants two days to acclimate/rest for two days, I agree with several here that...
  8. Bob Howard

    What would you change about the CF - if you could?

    You can't, and you shouldn't.
  9. Bob Howard

    Pocket coin pouch for those EU coins?

    This fits right on your belt:
  10. Bob Howard

    Where in Camino Frances (800km) Route Do I need to Spend more Time exploring the Cities/Towns?

    I did 33 days the first two Caminos (Frances), 42 days the third and fourth, and likely the same this summer. I have come around to the idea that 12 miles/20km per walking day is ideal for me--not in the physiological sense but in the cultural sense--meaning with relative short days I get to...
  11. Bob Howard

    Belorado Info

    I have a thing for Belorado, meaning I really like it. I've stayed there on my four previous Caminos. Last year stayed at Hostal B in a private room (they also have a dorm). Great host and perfect location. Not sure why I find Belorado so appealing, but I do.
  12. Bob Howard

    How often do you take a break?

    I only stop when I have to, like when I see a bar.
  13. Bob Howard

    Second Camino Left me feeling Unfulfilled

    Yep, whether you characterize it as juju or that certain vibe, the Camino Francés is unique in that sense. Which is why when newbies are asking about routes, I am always astounded at those who would denigrate aspects of the Francés while encouraging a newbie to take a relatively obscure route. I...
  14. Bob Howard

    Discover the Fabulous Dining Room at Circulo de la Union in Burgos

    Good find, Bradypus. By the way, I just noticed your tagline "Migratory hermit", obviously reflecting your preference for avoiding "crowds".
  15. Bob Howard

    Please Recommend Lightweight Backpack On Camino Frances

    Good point. I am 6'/195 lbs, and a summer walker.
  16. Bob Howard

    Madrid to Pamplona

    The 8:00 am flight would get you to Pamplona in time for the noon bus to SJPDP. The train or bus from MAD arrives later in the afternoon. Iberia flights leave from T1. Without checked bags to pick up on arrival , you should be able to easily make the 8:00. I flew by way of Paris last year, and...
  17. Bob Howard

    Please Recommend Lightweight Backpack On Camino Frances

    My last two CF's, I used an Osprey Talon 24L. At about 12 lbs total, I had room left over. I'm pretty sure I carry the same contents as most albeit without a sleeping bag. In 2016, I had a 36L Gregory and in 2018 a 35L Osprey. I just found that I didn't need that much room. Not trying to start...
  18. Bob Howard

    Madrid to Pamplona

    There is an 8:00 am flight on Iberia from MAD to Pamplona, arriving at 9:00 am--just looked at it online, fares as low as $29 mid-May. Alternatively, assuming one is going to SJPDP. There are daily flights from MAD to San Sebastian airport with an easy train connection to Bayonne and on to SJPDP.
  19. Bob Howard

    How the Camino can change your life: Personal experiences and expectations

    I'll be doing my 5th Camino this May-June. I'm a planner, not just the Camino but in most aspects of life. I had plenty of expectations on the first three Caminos. Someone wrote in a post a year or two ago something to the effect of ". . . leave your expectations at home. Just start walking and...
  20. Bob Howard

    Long pants and long sleeves in summer? Smart or big mistake?

    "Peak heat in Spain is around 2pm." Actually, because of Spain's unusual time zone designation, the hottest time of the day tends to be between 4:00 to 4:30.

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