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  1. Tickbush

    Long sleeve sun safe top

    I wear fishing-style shirts, because there’s a collar to keep the sun off my neck. But, here’s my 2-cents worth on UV clothing: I worked outdoors for most of my life, before the advent of UV clothing. I never once got a sunburn through my clothing. I think the whole UV clothing thing is a lot...
  2. Tickbush

    Lightweight backpack for petite female

    I’m exactly the same height and weight. I used the Gregory Jade 38L and found it to be very comfortable. Instead of a bladder, I used a wide mouth Nalgene bottle with a connector tube from One Bottle Hydration. I also got a big dry bag to line my pack, eliminating the need for a cover, though...
  3. Tickbush

    How to call a US cell number from the US (when the phone is in Spain)

    My service is with Spectrum and they charge just 7 cents per minute to the US while in Spain.
  4. Tickbush

    Those who have walked at least one Camino - What are your favorite insoles and why?

    Dr. Scholl’s Float on Air insoles. A flat insole, no arch, with excellent cushioning. I put them in all my shoes.
  5. Tickbush

    What should I do about calluses?

    I get callouses on my heels, especially when I wear my Tevas a lot. I use sandpaper to keep the callouses from getting too thick
  6. Tickbush

    Refuge Orisson vs. Auberge Borda

    I stayed at Borda on my birthday in 2023. I got a candle on my dessert and Happy Birthday sung in English and French. The host goes out of his way to provide a great stay. I also stopped at Orisson for lunch and great conversations. One small difference- I heard that Orisson does not have seats...
  7. Tickbush

    Auberge Borda

    I stayed there in May, 2023. Each room has 4 curtained beds, no upper bunks. These have reading lights and power outlets. Each room also has a private bathroom. There’s a storage room for shoes, poles, and packs. Only your necessary items go into the albergue, in a provided tote. Lauren is a...
  8. Tickbush

    Question about towels

    I have a very threadbare 50-year-old beach towel that I cut down in size. It’s just big enough to wrap around me if necessary. Dries as quickly as microfiber.
  9. Tickbush

    Lessons learnt on my first Camino

    My experience on my first Camino this year was very similar. I, too, had a knee injury and had to end my walk at Atapuerca. I was extremely disappointed, but was able, after a couple of weeks, to enjoy some sightseeing by way of buses and taxis. I will be going back next May, at age 73, to...
  10. Tickbush

    What are your favorite Camino misspellings on the forum?

    Auberge de jeunesse=youth hostel
  11. Tickbush

    what Camera option are people using

    I bought a Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 for my Camino, rather than carry my larger camera. It’s very compact and I kept it in my waist pouch, where I could get it out quickly. It does not have interchangeable lenses, but has a 30x zoom, which enabled me to photograph birds. However, I did not really...
  12. Tickbush

    Looking for recommendations for lodging only.

    I did not pre-book my Camino, but I have done several hikes in UK and Ireland, using Mac’s Adventures. They did a very good job with each trip. There were only a couple of times that we had to leave the route and Mac’s had arranged a taxi to and from those lodgings.
  13. Tickbush

    How has the Camino changed you.

    After returning from the Camino, I find that, every morning, I'm craving a cafe con leche. So, I've decided to buy a fancy espresso/frothing machine. There are many on the market, so I'm wondering if any of you have one that you would particularly recommend. A lot of them require pods, but I...
  14. Tickbush

    liner - the one

    Buy some silk fabric and make a bag in the size and shape you prefer. For easy entry, leave one side and, possibly, the bottom open, with zipper, snaps or Velcro tabs to close it.
  15. Tickbush

    Madrid Parque de El Retiro or centro accommodations?

    Sleep n Atocha, 5 minute walk from Atocha train station. It’s very easy to take the train to and from the airport. Sofia Reina is less than a 5 minute walk, Prado 10 minutes, Retiro Park 10 minutes. Buffet breakfast in rooftop terrace. I paid $109/night in May.
  16. Tickbush

    Poles on the Plane and Security

    After a knee injury ended my Camino last month, I caught a flight to Barcelona. I had read that people are able to take their poles on the plane, if they need them for mobility. In this case, not so. I was turned back at security and had to check my poles. I then had to use their wheelchair...
  17. Tickbush

    Succinct advice

    Be flexible; you may get a curve ball.
  18. Tickbush

    Making lemonade in Leon

    I also spent a couple if days in Leon, waiting for a knee to get better. I hobbled through the cathedral and then Casa Botines, where I discovered Gaudi. The next thing I knew, I was on a flight to Barcelona! I toured 4 or 5 Gaudi creations there, with minimal walking, thanks to the hop on/hop...
  19. Tickbush

    Luggage transfer on the Finisterre route

    Just this past week, I used Loncho. They did a great job, at 5 Euros per stop.
  20. Tickbush

    3436 Compostelas today - pretty busy!

    I am in Santiago today and it is crazy crowded. Large groups are pouring in and singing and chanting in the plaza, to the point of being very annoying. It was much quieter when I was here a week ago and a week before that. Each time was a Saturday, so larger crowds are to be expected. But today...

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