• For 2024 Pilgrims: €50,- donation = 1 year with no ads on the forum + 90% off any 2024 Guide. More here.
    (Discount code sent to you by Private Message after your donation)

Search 69,459 Camino Questions

Advanced search…

Search results for query: *

  1. Manicka

    Via Alpina Sacra - A 2,700 mile pilgrimage across the Alps - FREE screening of the film till Christmas

    Thank you, Johannes, for this great movie. It was like walking with you. And the storm and rain looks nice and romantic from a warm seat at home. Of course, I know well what the storms and steady rain can be from both my Camino de Santiago and the Alps. So you have my admiration. Many thanks...
  2. Manicka

    Walking through cancer. A thread for inspiration.

    I plan to return. Most probably Primitivo and O Camiño Verde' crossover. I believe that walking the camino is the best way to overcome difficult questions. I do not expect to understand, just walk. And, may be, return more composed.
  3. Manicka

    Walking through cancer. A thread for inspiration.

    Have you faced cancer and walked it off? Please share your story. I haven´t (yet) myself. Nevertheless, here is my experience: I went to my first Camino Portuguese (Lisboa - SDC) in 2018 with my son Jonathan. It was tremendous experience, both the camino and going one month with my son. We...
  4. Manicka

    Poncho recommendations please!

    I have bought Decathlon PONCHO. Looks solid, lightweight (400 g?). I did not use it on Camino, but tested it at home (rainy day trails). On Camino Portuguese I used Naturehike (China) poncho - similar material to Sea to Summit, but at a fraction of cost (10 EUR). Good, lightweight, just a little...
  5. Manicka

    Norte/Primitivo this May

    I had to cancel my camino because of family issues. I hope to start in the second half of September. Buen camino to all who are more lucky.
  6. Manicka

    Norte/Primitivo this May

    I plan to walk Norte/Primitivo, starting May 16 from Santander. No clear plans yet about stages - I will add details later. Only the 1st stage clear - 31 km coastal to Boo. I am walking alone with a bit of worry, or better to say respect to the climbs and descents on the Primitivo...
  7. Manicka

    Giving Up on the Primitivo

    Thanks, Joseph. I plan to go Primitivo last week of May/June after walking The Norte from Santander. I am only 66, but your "pushing things" is encouraging me not to give up.
  8. Manicka

    Go on Primitivo or Finish on del Norte?

    I am planning Norte from Santander and then Primitivo this spring (May/June). Is it safe to go alone through hills/mountains on Primitivo? What if lone peregrino tweaks his/her ankle?
  9. Manicka

    Egeria House Santiago - Assistance for Pilgrims

    Part of the Egeria house (and @SYates) activity is a Sunday Anglican worship in a hotel Parador at Obradoiro praza. During the volunteering work, I took part on two Sundays and it was amazing. Very much recommended to everybody - it is open community, not limited to anglicans (I am from...
  10. Manicka

    Volunteering in the Pilgrim Office at Santiago...

    Just a few remarks to complete info about volunteering in ACC office: - The Spanish language knowledge is not the essential requirement for working behind the counter. My Spanish is limited to basic sentences needed to communicate about credencial, compostela etc. I have them written on a piece...
  11. Manicka

    Volunteering in the Pilgrim Office at Santiago...

    Thank you, Leichecerca. I am looking forward to this new experience. I had my first Camino this year (Portuguese from Lisboa) with several hospitaleros helping me on the way. I hope to return back a little of this hospitality to other pilgrims.
  12. Manicka

    Volunteering in the Pilgrim Office at Santiago...

    Nice to hear that there is no dress code at the Oficina del Peregrino. iT will make my packing easier. One question, though: I am arriving to Santiago day before (Sunday, August 26) to start on Monday 27. The lodging by The volunteer coordinating group ACC is provided from Monday, right? (Sunday...
  13. Manicka

    Don't buy a backpack!

    I did not buy new backpack for the Camino. Old 40L one was fine for 30 days. Some spare volume for food and drinks on the way. Altogether about 7 kg (incl. 1L water).

❓How to ask a question

How to post a new question on the Camino Forum.

Latest posts

This site is run by Ivar at

in Santiago de Compostela.
This site participates in the Amazon Affiliate program, designed to provide a means for Ivar to earn fees by linking to Amazon
Official Camino Passport (Credential) | 2024 Camino Guides
Back
Top