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  1. Bartman

    Where to get the Prolongacion Xacobeo Credencial?

    I got 2 at the Pilgrim HOUSE.Rua Nova, 19, Santiago in 2022 & 2023. Good luck & Buren Camino Bartman
  2. Bartman

    How do I get to Loarre Castle?

    This is a fantastic side trip which I did in May of 2023. The first night I was there I stayed in the town of Loarre. I ventured up the road through "Camping" which is mainly used for motorhomes and caravans although there is a bungalow there and a very good restaurant. It's quite a hike to the...
  3. Bartman

    LIVE from the Camino Foot care - searching for 2 items

    I found this. Can't remember where. Lighter weight than "moleskin" but seems to work. Good luck, B'man
  4. Bartman

    Where to buy Hiking shoes in Leon

    Send a note to Altra requesting sources in Spain. I did and got a response within a couple of days which I can't find right now as I am on Camino Catalan. They listed three places I believe. Good luck. Buen Camino B'man
  5. Bartman

    Hotel in Hospital de Bruma

    The Xunta albergue has 10 bunk beds and an extra single for handicapped pilgrims for a total of 20 beds at least as of last fall 2022. 8The thing to remember is that Bruma is a crunch point for Camino from A Coruña and from Ferrol as they meet there. I walked it last fall and I got there...
  6. Bartman

    Protecting skin from sun - June vs. October

    Remember to protect your hands esp if using trekking poles. The worst burn I EVER got was on the fleshy part btw the thumb & forefinger while walking C. Frances. I'll spare you the details. Also remember the sun moves during the day as will your exposure. Be safe out there. Bartman
  7. Bartman

    Walk Finisterre to Santiago - backwards to avoid crowds?

    I did this walk in 2022 and it was great. Spotting arrows and other waymarkers (mojones) sometimes was elusive as they mostly point TO Finisterre. Pilgrims coming to Finisterre became our "Mobile Mojones" :) They saved us several times from making a wrong turn. I can hardly wait to do it...
  8. Bartman

    Portuguese decision time.

    I started on the Senda and went inland @ Vila do Conde. I found the route out of VdC hard to follow for lack of arrows but managed using Google maps, and maybe Camino Ninja (maybe available now as Camino Love) and Buen Camino. Here is my Relive video of that section...
  9. Bartman

    Pack rain cover needed with Poncho, or no?

    Another reason for a pack is it will help keep any bedbugs out of your stuff. I've used a 'poly bag' from the UPS store. Fits perfectly. Long lasting - I've used the same one for 4 Camino's. If you're not sure what a poly bag is if you've received anything from Amazon in a small plastic bag...
  10. Bartman

    Preparing for My First Camino Ingles: Seeking Tips and Advice

    How exciting. I walked the Camino Inglés This past fall very similar to your itinerary. One thing to note is that the Camino from A Coroña and the Camino from Ferrol join at Hospital de Bruma. The Albergue de Peregrino there has only 21 beds! So if you're planning on staying there you're...
  11. Bartman

    Displaying Compostelas

    Another idea...double sided frame room divider... https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/did-you-frame-your-credential.67847/#post-858276
  12. Bartman

    Inglés

    Albergue at Bruma fills up early. Only 21 beds. Difficult to find bed in Sigüeiro on weekend night. Continued to Santiago. Good luck & Buen Camino
  13. Bartman

    Walk to Fisterra

    I got one today at the Pilgrim House which was specific for Camino Fistera at no cost. It is very nicely decorated. The address is Rúa Nova, 19 Buen Camino
  14. Bartman

    Bed bugs and prep for the battle

    A Note about hydrocortisone cream. As the OP suggested, be sure to bring some. I needed some 1% hydrocortisone cream and when I went to the pharmacy to get it I was told I needed a prescription. Yes. Really? Yes. So be sure to bring it. I ended up getting something else not nearly as effective...
  15. Bartman

    Where can I change to the Spanish Sim Card on CF?

    I found the Orange store in Pamplona very helpful. The sales person mis-configured the settings. Fortunately, I found that the 'mobile data's did not work before I left town and returned ghd next day to have it all corrected. Moral if story...check all functions (Phone, WiFi and Mobile Data)...
  16. Bartman

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD COVID Testing US to Portugal - Walgreens NAAT

    Many thanks for your replies. Eases the anxiety.
  17. Bartman

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD COVID Testing US to Portugal - Walgreens NAAT

    After many hours pouring over this forum and others as well as Official country (US and Portugal) sites, we're more confused than ever. If you have SUCCESSFULLY entered Portugal with a NAAT test administered by Walgreen's please let us know how you managed to navigate the situation. There is a...
  18. Bartman

    Ingenious (to me) water bottle solution : )

    I did the same thing in 2019. I used locally sourced hydration tablets which unfortunately contained sugar. As a result the tube started to grow mold inside. I was not able to find Clorox or something similar to sterilize it and clean it out. So be careful about that. I just received Z-Pak aqua...
  19. Bartman

    Discovering a Hidden Treasure: Camino Poster from the 1980s Found in Closet

    In May 2021, I sought comfort and counsel from a pastor in Wilmington, a small community in eastern North Carolina, USA. Not being from that area, I gravitated to the Moravian church, as I knew that faith from my childhood. Upon entering the pastor's office, I was greeted with this very poster...
  20. Bartman

    Peanut Butter on the Camino Frances?

    Oops in Astorga!

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