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  1. natcire

    where to get pilgrim passport in Santiago or Lugo

    Probably you can buy your passport from Ivar's office if the Pilgrim's office is crowded or too far from bus station.
  2. natcire

    Re-considering zip-off convertible pants

    i got 3 pairs of convertibles from Costco, they were like $18 a pair. The material is not as soft as Kuhl or REI's but am still wearing them after 5.5 years. My fav pair got bleached lighter from meseta sunlight, the bottom half was stowed in pack so it retained the original color. i still wear...
  3. natcire

    Any Advice about how to strengthen my knees for down hills.

    I agree to seeing a professional to diagnose the problems. In addition, I recommend gentle whole body stretching and strengthening. Am close to 70 and have been off all pain meds since 2012 due to stage 3 kidney disease (luckily my kidneys are now back to normal functioning after 2 years of...
  4. natcire

    Travel Question - Car rental and driver's license

    Two summers ago, I shopped for rental car from Seattle, and had actually found a great deal directly with Enterprise. A couple days later I decided to check again by using Google and decided to try Expedia which came up with a crazy low price of $307 for 11 days. That was less than 50% off...
  5. natcire

    Earthquake in Santiago? Yes, it happened earlier today.

    Thanks John for the link. Very informative article and eye-opening as I live 3 miles north from the I-90 fault line. Another reason to move soon....
  6. natcire

    what Camera option are people using

    On the 2018 CF, I had my Nikon DSLR (2018) and my Samsung Note 4 but I found the DSLR an easier device to use. With the DSLR, I took (1,000s) more photographs than with the phones because of the simplicity of the DSLR -- in one single move I can remove the camera, remove the lens, turn it on...
  7. natcire

    Pants or Shorts? Second pair of Shoes?

    I second others on zip off convertible pants. I will just take one pair next year and when they are being hung out to dry, I will have my running shorts to wander around town in (also sleep in them). Also I agree on a change of 'shoes' after walking all day, I like my Crocs for walking around...
  8. natcire

    Snow at Roncesvalles

    May 1, 2018 it rained, snowed and hailed all the way from Orisson to almost Roncesvalles. I should add that the next day my second Camino family encountered sunshine and warmth. Shall we say the weather at the pass is pretty unpredictable?
  9. natcire

    Bronze Shell sidewalk attachment

    I'd like to take our bronze shell when we move (hopefully in a couple more years) so we attached the shell on our front stoop with 3M double sided tape. It has survived a wet and icy winter and two very hot summers. It has not worked loose or wiggled any. When we move, all we need to do is use a...
  10. natcire

    LIVE from the Camino My Camino Portugues - Central: Starting in Porto

    Congratulations on completing your Camino Portuguese.
  11. natcire

    Camino Portugués Coastal Route - 12 days

    Thank you very much for sharing your blog. Am thinking of Porto to Santiago soon (this October or next May, 2024) so this is appropriate timing. Thanks again!
  12. natcire

    LIVE from the Camino My Camino Portugues - Central: Starting in Porto

    Thank you very much for sharing your first day on the Portuguese
  13. natcire

    LIVE from the Camino My Camino Portugues - Central: Starting in Porto

    Please share your experience on the Camino Portuguese. Bom Caminho.
  14. natcire

    July 2023 Europe heat wave? How hot is it on the Camino?

    Thank you for the article.
  15. natcire

    Perfect lightweight backpack for baguettes??

    The freshly baked baguettes (with cheese and jamon) never made it more than a block so would not need a bag!
  16. natcire

    Best Way to St Jean from US

    Rafael, we're in the same part of the woods. Am in Bellevue.
  17. natcire

    Best Way to St Jean from US

    Seattle - Reykjavik - Paris (CDG) - Bayonne - SJPP. I took IcelandAir flight from Seattle through Rykevick then to Paris. Departure from Seattle was delayed for 5 hours so we missed the connecting flight to Paris which was okay since I was between jobs and had lots of time. I had to change my...
  18. natcire

    Did you take many photos and videos?

    I think it is a personal preference to have a bulky (and heavy) camera. As an amateur photographer and artist I was one of those 'crazy' people who took along a DSLR and I am glad I had it. I had a chest harness that the DSLR easily clipped on and off to allow me for hands free walk. It was...
  19. natcire

    Theft overnight in an Albergue

    Sorry Peter this happened to you. It is good that you are not letting the event dictate the rest of your Camino. Buen Camino.
  20. natcire

    Which poncho?

    Wholeheartedly agree with @PilgrimPillar hat weight is nothing compared to comfort. It rained, snowed and hailed on from SJPP to Roncesvalles and I had rain jacket and pants BUT I was drenched inside from sweat. Changed out to my spare clothes at the mountain hut. I was frozen and miserable...

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