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  1. Charles Barry

    Queues at the Cathedral?

    When I was there, I saw a huge line at the front, so I walked around to the side door and walked right in. I even got a seat. Maybe it was a back door. I can't exactly remember. Got a decent video of the Botafumeiro.
  2. Charles Barry

    Using the Altus with off and on rain

    I get really hot in a regular poncho, but the Altus opens up in the front to let in the breeze. Of course, if you're walking into the rain, you close it back up for a while.
  3. Charles Barry

    Cycling the Camino

    I was an avid cyclist for years, but I decided I wanted to walk the Camino. All of my cycling friends were shocked! But I wanted to really take my time and see things at a slower pace. I'm glad I did. I have to say that most of the cyclists I encountered were fairly rude and did not ring a bell...
  4. Charles Barry

    Footwear on the plane

    Absolutely. I didn't wear them on my way to Spain for the Camino, and my ankles swelled up--for six weeks! Horrible pain, but I made it. I even wear them on domestic flights now. Why take chances?
  5. Charles Barry

    New York Times article about a different kind of pilgrimage over the Pyrenees

    Thanks for posting that!
  6. Charles Barry

    Where to Find Walking Sticks in SJPP for the Frances Route

    I'm with you! I don't know how many walkers I saw using their sticks on flat ground and then carrying them down steep, rocky descents! I use one hiking pole, not a wooden stick, but the same general idea. My Osprey pack has a nifty place to store it when not in use.
  7. Charles Barry

    How many Km/day?

    I took a rest day once a week. It was a great time to get to know a town a little bit. I walked during a very busy time, so I booked rooms ahead every couple of days. I had a couple of short days, but my last day was 26 *miles*. I did okay, and still walked around Santiago a bit, but I hope I...
  8. Charles Barry

    Hello From California!

    Welcome! I'm in San Jose. I walked in 2018. Next stop: The Portuguese in 2022, with friends I met on the Frances.
  9. Charles Barry

    Comment by 'Charles Barry' in media 'Lunch break'

    It was surely one of the most charming towns I walked through. And if I'm remembering correctly it seemed to take forever to get to Ponferrada from there. I was wishing I had just stayed there!
  10. Charles Barry

    Comment by 'Charles Barry' in media 'Slip and Slide'

    There were a few times I opted for the road rather than slip in the mud or walk in several inches of water.
  11. Charles Barry

    Comment by 'Charles Barry' in media 'Walking later = little traffic...'

    I used booking.com a few days in advance. In the late Spring of 2018, I still had a hard time finding places. I had to walk a lot farther than I wanted a few days.
  12. Charles Barry

    Comment by 'Charles Barry' in media 'Walking later = little traffic...'

    I usually had late starts. I'm not a morning person. I'd get up, go find breakfast, then go back to my room and pack up and head out. I stayed in hotels, mostly.
  13. Charles Barry

    Comment by 'Charles Barry' in media 'Finisterre'

    Looks something like this: https://www.upzy.com/products/performer-family-tandem-recumbent-bike?variant=39225186253&currency=USD
  14. Charles Barry

    Comment by 'Charles Barry' in media 'Cirauqui - Cats, Coffee, Compeeds'

    First and last chance store there. I know! I walked all the way through town, and then had to walk all the way back!
  15. Charles Barry

    Comment by 'Charles Barry' in media 'Molinaseca'

    It really is a pretty town. I too wish I'd have had more time to spend there.
  16. Charles Barry

    Wanting to avoid all albergues

    I walked the Frances in May and stayed in only one albergue. I booked my first two days from home (SJPP and Orisson), then relied on Booking.com for the rest. I tried to plan a few days in advance and had only a few problems. Sometimes my first choice of town was booked and I had to choose one...
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    Outside Cirauqui. May 2018
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  18. Charles Barry

    Comment by 'Charles Barry' in media 'Orisson'

    I'll be there later in April!
  19. Charles Barry

    Ultralight Day Pack for after walking

    This packs into a tiny little bundle, 2.4 oz: https://www.rei.com/product/867165/sea-to-summit-ultra-sil-daypack

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