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  1. Katie Brown

    Is Casa de Fernanda open?

    oh lovely! how far in advance did you call to make a reservation? hoping to stay next tuesday and havent called yet
  2. Katie Brown

    Is Casa de Fernanda open?

    Oh thats terribly sad :(
  3. Katie Brown

    Is Casa de Fernanda open?

    The camino ninja app says Casa de Fernanda is closed for the season, yet also says they're an all season place to stay. I'm hoping to stay there next week, and I'm not able to call because I don't have a portuguese SIM yet Thanks :)
  4. Katie Brown

    Flight booked!

    I just booked a flight to Lisbon on October 4th... Camino #2 here we go!!!!! My friend and I were having a little trouble deciding whether or not to do the CF or try out the CP. I think we're gonna go for the CP! I just have one question. On the CF, I didn't bring a sleeping bag, and ended up...
  5. Katie Brown

    Body Art...is it the best indicator of your devotion?

    yes yes yes x100
  6. Katie Brown

    Zubiri, Urdaniz or Larrasoana??

    I stayed in Zubiri, at Rio Arga Ibaia right after the bridge. Zubiri for me is one of my favourite towns that I visited. The river is a lovely place to sit, soak your feet in the cold water, and write in your journal/read a book. I also had the best (and one too many :oops:) sangria at...
  7. Katie Brown

    Begging for money along the camino

    Last year, my friend and I were getting close to the halfway point to Santiago from St. Jean, outside of a fairly bigger city (I forget the name, you all the know the place, right?), when we were approached by a girl who looked to be a bit older than us, and her boyfriend (who I thought was her...
  8. Katie Brown

    What REALLY happens when we step away and have time to think!

    that would be a nope! lol I am thinking I will do similar as to what David says. Set up a plan with my mother, where I will only reply every 3 days or so. I have to agree with Pricilla as well. I found myself a little addicted to showing people on the internet about my journey. Only to...
  9. Katie Brown

    What REALLY happens when we step away and have time to think!

    I think my mother might just kill me if I turn my phone off completely during my next Camino, lol. Though I wish I could just turn it all off. Be 100%, completely immersed in every aspect of the way.
  10. Katie Brown

    Meltdowns. How did/do you handle them?

    The first (lol) wall happened on the very first day, in Roncesvalles. The Pyrenees are freakin hard. I knew that, and I knew that it wouldn't be easy. But, my lord, I walked into Ronvesvalles bleeding, tired, sunburnt, and crying. The excitement of the Camino wore off pretty quickly, and it was...
  11. Katie Brown

    Amount of pilgrims on the CP in October?

    I do expect it to be quite from Lisbon to Porto, though I am hoping to meet just a few people at least lol. On the CF, I found there was sometimes too many people when walking. In the albergues, I didn't mind them being full of other pilgrims, but I remember staying in spots along the trail for...
  12. Katie Brown

    Amount of pilgrims on the CP in October?

    very helpful! Thanks Jan :)
  13. Katie Brown

    Amount of pilgrims on the CP in October?

    I am having a tough time deciding whether or not to do the CF again or CP. I will be going in October most likely with a friend, and it will be her first Camino. If we do the CP, we would start in Lisbon. If we do the CF, I will probably start in Pamplona, and she can decide if she wants to...
  14. Katie Brown

    Is 18 Too Young To Go Alone?

    yes, would be very great to see you again. speak to you later :)
  15. Katie Brown

    Late(r) Arrival in Roncesvalles

    If I were you, I'd take an extra day in St. Jean. My friend and I arrived at around 5pm, however we both were fairly tired (and a little dirty) from the travelling we did beforehand, so we decided not leave the next morning. We stayed in St. Jean an extra day, to clean everything and get...
  16. Katie Brown

    Tips for Re-entry

    There were a few things. Not seeing the people who I had made such strong connections with every day was challenging. To be fair, I was in Barcelona for 1 week after the Camino, and happened to run into a few pilgrims whom I met along the way. Crazy how life works like that.... But anyways...
  17. Katie Brown

    A few gear questions (sticks, bag, weights)

    Those trekking poles you have there look fine. Make sure you're okay with having to hold cork all day though. I personally found them a little uncomfortable, so the cheap ones I bought in Pamplona had a softer handle. I bought a poncho but never really used it, lol. I just stuck to my rain...
  18. Katie Brown

    Is 18 Too Young To Go Alone?

    omg! That does sound horrible. I'm hoping it will be just like the weather that we had then lol. When will you be walking? Right now, my plan is to fly to Lisbon on the 4th of October, and then spend a week or so in the Algarve, then make my way up to Lisbon and start walking on possibly the...
  19. Katie Brown

    Is 18 Too Young To Go Alone?

    The fever has not gone away lol. and me too!!! I am thinking Camino Portuguese in October. How about you?
  20. Katie Brown

    Is 18 Too Young To Go Alone?

    Jesper! Funny meeting you here ;). I am one of the Canadian girls Jesper is speaking of lol. Do not worry one bit. Yes, I was able to go with a friend from home, but a lot of the times, she and I walked separately and wouldn't see each other for a few days. On the whole Camino, I never felt...

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