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  1. Robert B.

    Camino Madrid in October

    Very likely a ghost town, yes. Buen Camino!
  2. Robert B.

    Route with minimized walking on main roads

    The Madrid Camino has very little road walking and it is a wonderful, quiet Camino experience 😀
  3. Robert B.

    Walking the Madrid camino in August 2022

    I started my Madrid Camino downtown at the Plazuela de Santiago at one of the oldest churches in Madrid where, facing the buiding (it's pink and impossible to miss in the little square!) if you look on the right hand side, you'll find your first yellow arrow. I found the route out of the city to...
  4. Robert B.

    Water Discussion (I thought you might like a laugh)

    Light weight metal water bottle is my preference. Handy, cheap, replaceable, easy to clean, seconds to fill and virtually indestructible. Also works well filled with either hot or cold water to roll over sore muscles. I have had one that has kept me good company on thousands and thousands of...
  5. Robert B.

    Hostel in Madrid - which area?

    I stay at the Hostal (Hotel) Barrera a short couple of blocks from the Atocha station. Small, clean, quiet and family-run. The area surrounding is fine, as safe as anywhere and close to a subway stop as well.
  6. Robert B.

    Training walk in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    Bird's Hill Park?
  7. Robert B.

    Towel - Help!

    When I forgot my micro fibre towel at an albergue early on in my Camino, a kind hospitalier at the next albergue gave me a clean, but worn thin cotton towel from a pile that had been left behind. I used it for the remainder of my walk, then left it in Finisterre. (I think I may have left the...
  8. Robert B.

    Homesick for the Camino

    Beautifully articulated and heartfelt. You have made my day! Buen Camino to you as well!
  9. Robert B.

    Best Chocolate?

    I'm with Camino Chrissy - the big Valor bar with nuts. Saved my butt once after an overnight stay in Ane along the Madrid Camino. Nothing was open. That night I went hungry, saving a big chunk of my Valor bar to sustain me on the 12 km walk the next morning to the nearest breakfast. Every time I...
  10. Robert B.

    Peanut Butter on the Camino Frances?

    Peanut butter is often tough to find and costly in Spain as it is not a part of the Spanish diet. Nutella is the European spread of choice. Your friend should try hummus instead. It is widely available. I ate it every day on my Madrid Camino four years ago.
  11. Robert B.

    Merry Christmas and a happy New Year, Ivar!

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Ivar!
  12. Robert B.

    I am leaving. Not Forum just yet, but Camino.

    Buen Camino, David. Thank you for your service. Remember that every ending is just a new beginning.
  13. Robert B.

    Body found on Finisterre beach

    RIP pilgrim.
  14. Robert B.

    Missives from the Camino Madrid

    Funny, I thought I was ready to move to another route but the Camino Madrid is calling me back as well!!!
  15. Robert B.

    Which Camino for 14 days in March?

    Fantastic!!!
  16. Robert B.

    First Timer

    Frankie - Do spend as much time as you can researching lots of Camino Routes. I did that, and I was so happy to have discovered the 'route for me' and I am sure you will find the same. Don't get stuck on the idea that you have to walk the most popular route. Find the one that suits you best...
  17. Robert B.

    Which Camino for 14 days in March?

    I loved the Madrid Camino and I think you'll find it ticks all the boxes. Check out my Madrid Camino blog.
  18. Robert B.

    How I walk the Camino again every day in my living room

    Now how cool is that?
  19. Robert B.

    Missives from the Camino Madrid

    You won't regret it, I assure you!:)
  20. Robert B.

    If You Only Had Time To Spend In One City: Porto vs. Lisbon

    I know both cities well and I would say Porto, hands down. The parks, the Arts district, the architecture, the people, fantastic!

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