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  1. Karlgrino

    Dangerous dog between Triacastela and Sarria (2019)

    As I am getting ready to continue the Via Francigena South and on to the via Egnatia to Istanbul, i wonder about dogs. On all my caminos I never had a problem but as there is always a first time I thought besides my sticks a whistle might be a good idea. I wonder if you could tell me the brand...
  2. Karlgrino

    Key Lesson of the Camino (IMO) in a simple quote...

    hmmm...beg to disagree, that seems to make it all about you. Instead: Treat others as they would like you to treat them.
  3. Karlgrino

    Central vs Coastal

    Ditto! I also walked both and each has its beauty. Combination is not a bad idea. I walked the last time from Lisbon via Fatima to Porto, than along the coast. In Pontevedra i took the Variante Espiritual, one of my favorite stretch of all 7 Caminos i walked, to Padron, than the traditional...
  4. Karlgrino

    LIVE from the Camino LIVE from Via Francigena, June 2022

    Tried to cross this Monday afternoon..all 3 ferry lines (non of which were busy) DID NOT accept foot passengers! You either have to be in a car or have a bike, one bike per person! There are cab drivers selling you a used bike for about 120BP, a cab sharing with 4 people runs about 200BP. Tried...
  5. Karlgrino

    Hotel pricing is low right now.

    Right now I am on the Camino de Norte and sadly its not what I experience, prices are at least 20% higher than in 2018, some even more! Stayed at a simple Pension last night not very busy but charged full price! No more Peregrino discounts.
  6. Karlgrino

    How to take trekking poles to Spain despite airline regulations...

    For the last 5 Caminos I brought fold-able poles that fit in my backpack. As I am flying on the cheapest tickets I can find, check in baggage is ALWAYS extra and very expensive, exceeding the cost of my poles. I also tour different countries before my walk. Never had a problem having my poles...
  7. Karlgrino

    walking the Camino aged 79 (the French way)

    Hi Bill At the age of 66 in 2017 I started in SJPP, taking the Napoleon route in the beginning of July. That of course is an entire personal choice; me personally I would have forever regretted it had I not started there. Nobody knows you better than yourself, so I can only share my own...
  8. Karlgrino

    The Ireland Way

    Good to know. I did the CdP this July, I think I can wait till 2021. Thank you so much for the info!
  9. Karlgrino

    The Ireland Way

    Aw.. interesting!! Thank you very much!
  10. Karlgrino

    The Ireland Way

    what are options to connect from Ireland to A Coruna? Is there a ferry?
  11. Karlgrino

    4 weeks from Merida? - March 2021

    I did the VdP this July from Sevilla and arrived in Santiago mid day on day 39. I took a day for sightseeing in Salamanca and Ourence, also did plenty of sightseeing along the way. I am 69 and that was my 5th camino. If your heart is set on the Plata I would highly suggest to start in Sevilla...
  12. Karlgrino

    LIVE from the Camino Via de la Plata

    just returned from the VdP 4 weeks ago. I enjoy the long summer days and the heat doesn't bother me half as much as rain! Took me 39 days from Sevilla to SdC taking the Sanabres route. If that is your plan also let me know and I will share a couple noteworthy details. Buen Camino. BTW: I met a...
  13. Karlgrino

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Legitimate price rise or price gouging on the Camino?

    I just walked Sevilla to Santiago and can honestly say I did not experience significant price increases! In rural areas I found a Hostal as low as 15E and in big cities like Salamanca on the weekend 1min from main square a Hotel for 35E. Supermarkets still offered all the fruits for fractions of...
  14. Karlgrino

    LIVE from the Camino Currently Walking VDLP - Daily Updates

    Hope you're doing well ...another quick question, do you know where to get a pilgrims pass in Sevilla ??
  15. Karlgrino

    On the coastal way

    done this last year...so envious..lol
  16. Karlgrino

    LIVE from the Camino Currently Walking VDLP - Daily Updates

    Hi John Thank you for the info, any problems with getting supplies? Grocery stores are open? I walked last year from Lisabon , detour via Fatima and had a few 35 Celsius days, which was borderline doable so anything below is fine with me. Good luck amigo, stay healthy! Karl
  17. Karlgrino

    LIVE from the Camino Currently Walking VDLP - Daily Updates

    Hi John Thanks for sharing! I am getting ready to start in a week or 2. Could you please share the temps? This will be my 5th after CP coastal, CF, CdN, CP inland; should I expect anything important different?? Much appreciated! Karl
  18. Karlgrino

    I am not a "Camino pilgrim"

    all well said cudos! as far as everything being an" illusion" made me think I am a walker, love to walk, but only on the Camino I feel at times I have wings, particularly at long uphill stretches even after a long day I walk sometimes with an ease that catches me by surprise So I think the...

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