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  1. RuthMB

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD COVID-19: Corona virus discussion (Round 4)

    Even though caminos are a no go for us all right now, I am still enjoying this forum! The comraderie is comforting. Perhaps a past pilgrim would like to start a new thread with favourite memories and funny stories from their camino which could keep the momentum going until we can get to Spain...
  2. RuthMB

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD COVID-19: Corona virus discussion (Round 4)

    Ahh...yes, I was confused! Looks like a refund is possible! Yay!
  3. RuthMB

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD COVID-19: Corona virus discussion (Round 4)

    Yes, my travel agent had notified me of this...but I thought I'd prefer a refund than a travel voucher that must be used within 12 months. It's doubtful I'll get this amount of leave from work again in the next 12 months. But still, it is a pretty good alternative so I'm not complaining!
  4. RuthMB

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD COVID-19: Corona virus discussion (Round 4)

    That's interesting! I was due to fly out of Melbourne on the 27th March (with Qatar). I'm leaving it as late as possible to cancel/reschedule my flight in the hope the airline will cancel and I'll be refunded. Glad it worked out for you! Sometimes procrastination pays off! :)
  5. RuthMB

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD COVID-19: Corona virus discussion (Round 4)

    Yep, the WHW was going to be my alternative. Not being a camper, I contacted hostels, but so many are already booked up. My dates coincided with the UK school hols which doesn't help. Looks like and amazing walk but, like the camino, it will be another time for me.
  6. RuthMB

    Anyone have a favourite British Pilgrimage?

    The Borders Abbeys Way then St Cuthbert's Way. The Borders Abbeys Way is a loop. You can start and finish at Melrose, which is then the starting point for St Cuthbert's Way. In total it's just over 200kms. I wish I could say I've done it, but I've planned almost as much for it, as I have for the...
    • RuthMB
    • Post #109
    • Camino de Santiago Forum: Europe
  7. RuthMB

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD COVID-19: Corona virus discussion (Round 4)

  8. RuthMB

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD COVID-19: Corona virus discussion (Round 4)

    Thanks to the moderators for recommending people postpone their camino. That can't have been easy. It takes a difficult decision away for many of us. I hope the small businesses that rely on pilgrims will be ok, and of course, thoughts are especially with all who have contracted the virus. Today...
  9. RuthMB

    For U.K. people

    Glad this thread's still open. I am planning to do The Old Way (to Canterbury) from 2nd April. I see on the BPT website they will have a list of 'pilgrim sanctuaries' for accommodation listed from 31st March. Cutting it fine, but hoping they'll be suitable and plentiful. I'm coming from...
    • RuthMB
    • Post #29
    • Camino de Santiago Forum: Europe
  10. RuthMB

    HELP! (Shoe advice) April 2020

    I've been going through the same questioning. We start our camino the day after you, 1st April, and are preparing for every weather eventuality! After reading just about every shoe thread on this forum, I've settled on the comfy option....non-waterproof trail runners. It might be a mistake, I'll...
  11. RuthMB

    Has anyone used a trekking umbrella?

    ....apologies...Ivar, not Ivan!
  12. RuthMB

    Has anyone used a trekking umbrella?

    That's great to hear...thank you!
  13. RuthMB

    Has anyone used a trekking umbrella?

    I've bought the Euroschirm umbrella from the camino forum shop and it's just arrived. It is a little bit heavier than expected, but I still think it will be worth it. It seems sturdy and is easy to attach to my Osprey pack. As we're walking CF from 1st April I'm expecting plenty of rain and...
  14. RuthMB

    Spring weather CF

    Thank you JillGat and Tom! This has been such a useful thread. Keeping my fingers cross for NO driving "needle" snow...I'm prepared for some suffering but that sounds just too painful!
  15. RuthMB

    Spring weather CF

    Hi Jess, great question! I start the CF on 1st April and was wondering about layers also. I have a warm merino base layer, one short sleeve merino t-shirt, a long sleeve sun shirt, a lightweight Kathmandu fleece hoody and North Face rain jacket which provides no warmth whatsoever. I have a...
  16. RuthMB

    Class of 2020

    Fantastic! We'll be taking it relatively slowly so you'll no doubt catch up to us. Buen Camino! :)
  17. RuthMB

    Class of 2020

    My cousin and I are walking our first camino in Spring 2020, starting in SJPdP on the 1st April. Fingers' crossed the Napoleon route will be open, but understanding it'll probably be a long shot. We know it will be amazing whatever! Excited, a bit nervous and looking forward to meeting fellow...

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