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  1. henrythedog

    The Camino is full?

    Notwithstanding that it is (or has recently been) one of the peak times for Peregrinos on the Frances; there is considerable danger in extrapolating from limited information; whether it’s your personal experience or not. Three professors of logic travel by train to a conference. They compete to...
  2. henrythedog

    Apps - show your appreciation

    Prompted by another recent thread which questioned the value of an app which had few recent reviews might I encourage those with positive experiences of Wisepilgrim (and other) apps to take a few seconds to leave a suitable review wherever you bought it from? It can be as simple as clicking on a...
  3. henrythedog

    RENFE tickets vía Trainline et al

    I customarily use Trainline or Rail Europe to book train tickets in Spain. There is a slight premium over using RENFE direct, but I find it easier. Historically a potential downside was that the train operator could not notify the customer of changes and disruption. That has now changed for...
  4. henrythedog

    Back on the road again

    As loyal readers may recall I amuse myself and bore everyone senseless by documenting my travels (and travails) on Camino. Following last year’s debacle when my second-best-knee decided to fail; followed shortly by what was previously my best knee; my ambitions this time are modest. After 12...
  5. henrythedog

    Buying credenciales for subsequent caminos

    Quite a number of threads posted by second-timers ask ‘where can I get a credencial in x?’ It’s worth bearing in mind that when arriving in Santiago and claiming your Compostela - if you choose to do - that you can buy new credencials at the pilgrim reception office. I always keep a few spares...
  6. henrythedog

    Snowfall

    It may be just my failing eyesight, or alcohol (although it’s a bit early, even for me) but I could swear I’ve started to see snowfall on my screen. Nice touch. Best wishes for a feliz navidad to Ivar, moderators past and present, and all those who put up with my inane babble in the hope of...
  7. henrythedog

    Second go on the Portuguese - short stage suggestions please

    Posting for @tassiesue Our 1st Portuguese camino was to have been April/May 2020 (covid terror) and now 2nd attempt is all booked for end April/May starting at Porto on my own. I plan to walk only around 10 kms a day depending how i feel, (turn 74 on may 2nd) allowing 15 days to arrive in...
  8. henrythedog

    St Peter’s Way; Essex (UK)

    It looks like I’ll shortly be at a loose end in Essex for a few days (not something I would do by design, but Mrs Henrythedog’s needs must) and I’ve chanced upon St Peter’s Way; 45m/70Km of relatively flat walking west-to-east across Essex between two ancient churches. More in hope than...
  9. henrythedog

    UK Guardian story today

    As others of the tofu-munching wokerati will have noted already, The Guardian has what seems to be a monthly mention for the Camino. The latest offering: https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2022/oct/22/camino-de-santiago-spain-holiday-walking-with-my-brother
  10. henrythedog

    Question about location icon on some threads

    On my phone this thread’s title (in the new posts list) has an icon which looks like a set of cross-hairs next to it. Any ideas anyone?
  11. henrythedog

    Portillo on the C Baztan

    Michael Portillo’s new series ‘Pyrenees’ has him on part of the Baztan in episode 1. Available on ‘catch up’ in the UK. Unusually, he’s not on a train. (For the non-Brits; Michael Portillo is an ex politician and a virtual institution in the UK. Or should be in an institution, depending on...
  12. henrythedog

    Free: Italy guide and 2 credenziales

    I’ve got a guide to the Italy section and two (unused obviously) credenziales. Free to a good home. Ideally in the UK as international postage costs an arm and a leg. Just reply below then send me a postal address by private message (click on my user name) If you want to drop a few pounds in...
  13. henrythedog

    The bad knee club

    On my return from my recent waddle between Burgos and Leon I was sporting a fairly impressive case of bursitis in my right knee. My physio was more concerned about my left one; so I took it for an MRI scan which has concluded that it’s reached the end of its useful life. I’m going to get the...
  14. henrythedog

    ‘Live from the Camino’ threads

    Some ‘Live’ threads result in valuable concise information on the current state of the Camino. They are a useful reference point for future walkers now and in the future. Recent examples would be those by @alexwalker, @NobleHiker and the current one by @Anniesantiago. They get occasionally...
  15. henrythedog

    Isn’t it nice …

    .. after two years of interruption to see many long-established members getting back to ‘walking the walk’ as well as ‘talking the talk’. @alexwalker , @dougfitz and @Anniesantiago, amongst many others
  16. henrythedog

    Leon - a rest day

    @kirkie, this is for you It’s alright, this is a one-off; I’m not starting again. I’ve posted this separately, rather than append my ‘Burgos to Leon’ thread, which has come to a natural close. I’ve passed through Leon several times, but never taken the opportunity to spend an entire day...
  17. henrythedog

    LIVE from the Camino Burgos to Leon

    After two and a half years of pontificating, giving offence and generally embarrassing myself on here - finally - I’m back on the Camino in 48 hours time. I’ve done the CF three times, the Ingles, part of the Madrid and several repeat sections of which this is yet another. Flying into and out...
  18. henrythedog

    ‘AlertCops’ US based users

    Could a US based user of AlertCops confirm that it was straightforward to load? A forum member on another thread is having issues. Does it need (for example) a European SIM?
  19. henrythedog

    Starting from Malaga

    As I’m in Malaga this week on a language course I took the opportunity to seek out the local amigos of the Camino Mozerabe. They are a delightful bunch who replied to my email within minutes (Gracias Señora Lola) and I was able to meet them at their regular Tuesday evening upstairs in a small...
  20. henrythedog

    Spanish language school in Madrid?

    I seem to have a week available in late October and as the flights from here are most frequent to Madrid I thought in might book an intensive week’s Spanish language tuition. I’m B1; B2 on good day. Has anyone any recent personal recommendations to share?

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