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  1. Crandall

    September start

    I am hoping to start the Portugues from Porto in mid September. Looking to walk through to Finisterre. Are most services available through the end of September, first of October? Weather ok? Many pilgrims? Thanks!
  2. Crandall

    Trekking poles

    I took my poles to the Orlando airport TSA, a couple of days before heading to Spain, and asked if I could bring on board. They said yes. I simply put them in backpack and brought as carry on.
  3. Crandall

    Notre Dame de Paris, the surrounding area

    Camino markers by Notre Dame
  4. Crandall

    Need to see a doctor in Leon

    Go to the Pilgram Office. They will send you to, or suggest a doctor or a hospital emergency room. I just finished FW. I Leon a friend needed Dr. That's what he did. The hospital treated the issue and didn't charge him. Don't know if that is normal. He was very happy and touched
  5. Crandall

    LIVE from the Camino Sarria to Santiago

    Tommorow I hit Sarria. I normally have reservations, but none available, so far, nothing is available. Anyone pass that way recently? Are there beds available? Thanks?
  6. Crandall

    My new anti blister strategy

    I am walking the French now. 350 miles in. I am using ArmaSkin. No blister. Topo shoes.
  7. Crandall

    LIVE from the Camino Sarria or Invierno?

    I am just outside Sahagun. Upto now no problem finding a bed. Wow has that changed. Everthing full. Had to book 47K ahead for tonight. Going to have to cab about 20k of that. I can't do 47 in a day. My question is, What does it look like after Sarria. I am considering taking the In Invieno...
  8. Crandall

    LIVE from the Camino swollen painful feet

    Hi, this is Mac, the Pilgram that helped you on the bridge fall. Hope you get the help you need. I agree, bud to Logrono if needed I am starting there Friday and Saturday. Let me know if you need anything.
  9. Crandall

    Hiking poles on planes USA

    I know there are lot of posts on this topic, but here is what happened to me. I was flying out if Orlando. I went to airport a few days before my flight. I brought my hiking poles and went to a TSA agent. I have pacers poles. I askes if i could get them through security in my backpack. She said...
  10. Crandall

    Take clothes or buy them?

    How easy is it to find quality clothing along the French Way? In St Jean? I really woukd like to only bring what i am wearing, then purchase more local things as I need them. Any thoughts?
  11. Crandall

    Searching for "my" backpack

    ULA Ohm by ULA in Utah and Topo shoes. ULA's are handmade specifically for through hikers by through hikers. Topo's have same large toe box as Ultra's, but have 3mm and 5mm lift shoes with better arch supports.
  12. Crandall

    Best cities for rest days

    I plan to take 4 rest days along the French from SJDP. Any suggestions on best cities or sites to take those rest day?
  13. Crandall

    Camino patch

    I start my first Camino from SJDP on April 21st. I have a Camino patch for my backpack. Normally I add patches to my pack after I do something, but am thinking of adding this one before the journey. Think this would be premature or disrespectful?
  14. Crandall

    Newbie in here

    Welcome! I start my first on April 21st from SJDP.
  15. Crandall

    Alternate route to Sarria

    This will be my first Camino. Part of wanting to do the Camino is meeting other Pilgrims. The Frances will give me a better opportunity to do that. At the same time, don't want the super crowds after Sarria. Guess i want my cake and eat it too! I appreciate your perspective. Right now, my...
  16. Crandall

    Alternate route to Sarria

    Sounds great to me! Will research it today. Thanks
  17. Crandall

    Alternate route to Sarria

    Thanks, I will research that. i am leaning toward switching to the Norte because of it being along the coastline. Love the water and vistas.
  18. Crandall

    Alternate route to Sarria

    I will start from SJPP on April 21st. I am not really wanting to stay on the French Way, at least from Sarria to Santiago. I would rather switch to Norte somewhere along The Way. Any suggestions on a good plan to do this?
  19. Crandall

    Starting from SJPP 21st April 2015

    Hi, I am starting April 21st. Have reservations at Orisson that evening. Mayne we will cross paths,
  20. Crandall

    April 21st again.

    Hi, I am Crandall May. My original start day from St. Jean was April 21st 2020. Covid changed those plans. Just booked my first night stay on the Camino, at Orisson, for April 21st 2022. I am counting the days and praying for a healthy world!

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