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  1. BombayBill

    ETIAS 2025

    Requirements delayed to 2025. This applies to Canada but likely others. https://www.etias.ca/#:~:text=From%202025%2C%20Canadians%20will%20need,business%2C%20tourism%2C%20or%20transit.
  2. BombayBill

    Olvidado/Invierno vs VdLP/Sanabres

    Can anyone comment on doing Olvidado Invierno vs the VdLP (Salamanca) / Sanabres? I would like to avoid too much road walking (here’s looking at you Norte) and prefer rural landscapes. Hills are not a concern. Any thoughts from those aficionados of odd combos? @jungleboy @Elle Bieling ?
  3. BombayBill

    Say No! to rubber tips on your poles.

    Say no to the rubber tips you can add to your poles. Here’s my argument. What is the number 1 purpose of your poles? It’s to keep you from falling and suffering an ignominious end to your Camino because of a torn knee, twisted ankle or wrenched back. What’s the purpose of the rubber tips? Only...
  4. BombayBill

    Traditional Albergues on Norte

    Saw a poster today listing all the traditional Albergues on the Norte and Primitivo in 2023. Stuck a photo here https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/resources/traditional-albergues-on-norte-and-primitivo.841/
  5. BombayBill

    Traditional Albergues on Norte and Primitivo

    BombayBill submitted a new resource: Traditional Albergues on Norte and Primitivo - From 2023 Read more about this resource...
  6. BombayBill

    Encouragement for the anxious Pilgrim

    Here's a Youtube video for anyone anxious about setting off on the Camino - PS - For the British viewer the example used might be hard to bear but try to focus on the message :rolleyes:
  7. BombayBill

    Wise Pilgrim All Routes vs Individual

    Can someone enlighten me about the difference between the @wisepilgrim All Routes App and the individual apps? I had previously purchased (?) the apps for each individual Camino. Now there is an “All Routes” app. Has the new app replaced the need for the individual ones?
  8. BombayBill

    In Defense of Booking Com

    I recently returned from volunteering for two weeks in an Albergue. All bookings were handled by B.com. Two beds were held back from the service in case someone needed to stay over (sick) or travel snafus. I developed a real appreciation of the convenience of the service. We were able to clean...
  9. BombayBill

    September 28th 2022 SNCF strike

    There are train strikes in France end September 2022. Check your plans. See https://www.sncf.com/en/booking-itinerary/book-tickets
  10. BombayBill

    LIVE from the Camino Primitivo - Sep 5, 2022

    Hola from Oviedo. I’ll only post if I see anything of interest to those starting behind me. The Hi Hostel was full on the Saturday night and I could see pilgrims here and there on the street. The host reports that this Sunday night there are very few pilgrims. So once again I’m choosing to start...
  11. BombayBill

    Warning Wayfinding out of Leon

    Late August 2022 - In preparation for leaving in the early morning I decided to pre walk the route from the Cathedral to the CF Oviedo split in the Plaza San Marcos. In many many places from the church on the arrows have been painted over. Unless you know the route well or trust your app you...
  12. BombayBill

    LIVE from the Camino Salvador/Primitivo End Aug - September 2022

    Hi all, In Leon to start the Salvador Monday and then the Primitivo. I don’t intend to post much unless I encounter anything unexpected that may be useful to the pilgrims immediately behind me. Ultreia
  13. BombayBill

    How to recover from a tough day

    Here’s an interesting YouTube site on nutrition for long distance hikers. I sometimes come into the Albergue at 3pm exhausted and demoralized. One of the YouTube key points is that you should immediately eat some protein within 30 minutes to prevent further trouble that may last for days. I’ve...
  14. BombayBill

    How is Spain different?

    Here is an interesting site to help explain how Spain ( or any country) will be different than what you’re used to. Just plug in Spain and then your own country. https://www.hofstede-insights.com/country-comparison/spain/
  15. BombayBill

    Enders Guide to Salvador in English 2022

    BombayBill submitted a new resource: Enders Guide to Salvador in English 2022 - Del Salvador Guide Read more about this resource...
  16. BombayBill

    Camino Lingo phrase book

    Has anyone had any experience with the Camino Lingo phrase book? Or other suggestion? I have a small workable facility with Spanish and like the idea of a Camino specific guide to multiple languages. I think @ivar used to sell it...
  17. BombayBill

    Gronze Maps Beta

    Not sure if this has been posted before but Gronze has released a Beta version of their mapping application. In case you're unfamiliar with Gronze, it is the go to source of up to date information on Albergues. Their site is in Spanish but Chrome does a good job of translating it into English...
  18. BombayBill

    Dinner Theatre in St Jean Pied de Port 2021

    I arrive in St Jean Pied de Port to begin the Frances. SJPP is one of my favourite places. It’s my third time here. But I’m the odd man out having done 4 other Caminos but never the Frances. It’s late August and a beautiful day as I go searching for my hostel. The place is newer, a manageable...
  19. BombayBill

    Piemont Planning 2022

    I hope to do the Piemont in fall 2022. I thought I would a post new thread to bring together 2022 resources and to gather other prospective pilgrims. Please note that LePere is publishing a book for Piemont in Feb 2022. You should also know that much of this trail is also known as the GR78. If...
  20. BombayBill

    Le Chemin d'Arles: A Personal Guide

    Here is a link to a guide available on a Dropbox link. It is written by our fellow member @Dan https://www.dropbox.com/s/6evc89i3bk0vyp2/LeChemindArles%20by%20Dan%20%26%20Anne.pdf?dl=0

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