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  1. fred4ski

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD All public Albergues in Galicia (Xunta) closes

    Thank you for you quick reply. I don't know if I agree with that... I will inquire into other options...personally I'm more afraid of getting food poisoning by some one not washing their hands in the kitchen... Just saying. I had absolutely no problems on the PC until I arrived in...
  2. fred4ski

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

    I don't think so! See Ivar's latest posts...everything is shutting down on the Camino. I just arrived in Santiago from walking the PC...really disappointed that pilgrim office, cathedral, Alburgues are all shut down.
  3. fred4ski

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD All public Albergues in Galicia (Xunta) closes

    Hi... I just arrived in Santiago from 14 days walking the portogues coastal. I had no problems till now. I am at an Airbnb until Monday. My return flight from Barcelona to San Francisco USA is not until April 6. I was hoping to walk the CF for 3 weeks... No more. Any ideas...
  4. fred4ski

    Where to start...few days camino from Porto

    I have not done a single reservation,nor am I using a guidebook... I have the 'Camino tool' app..but all lodging has come from fellow pilgrims, and asking innkeepers what good lodging is next. Let the Camino take care of you...easy to say..not always easy to let go to. Porto metro is...
  5. fred4ski

    Where to start...few days camino from Porto

    I am on Portuguese. Coastal right now... You can take metro red line as far north to Pavo do Neira and walk 7 days on beautiful coastal trail and then take bus back to Porto. There was a couple I walked with for 2 days that also had only 1 week and that is their plan. Bom Camhino
  6. fred4ski

    Camino Portugués (Coastal)

    I am on the portugues coastal right now..5th day. Very wet today , very windy yesterday...but overall great weather. In via do Costelo right now. Saw over 20 pilgrims..mostly Germans the first two days. Only two the last two days. My bad knee has acted up...slow going. Stayed at an amazing...
  7. fred4ski

    Camino Portugues from Porto in mid March 2020

    I'm in Porto and starting walk today...ahhhh rain and wind, but warm. Hope to run into you. Fred
  8. fred4ski

    Camino Portugues from Porto in mid March 2020

    Hi Cristian: Maybe we'll see each other on this trail. I'm also starting from Porto on March 1. I'll be staying at municipal Albergues as much as possible. I'm into ultralight backpacking... my camino pack's base weight is just over 4kg. Last time I did the CF i mailed most of my things to...
  9. fred4ski

    List your pilgrim blog URL Here - we want to read your story

    Great idea: i'm just getting started on the CPC - portuguese Coast, and then the CF from Leon to Santiago. https://camino2020.blogspot.com
  10. fred4ski

    Gaiters

    Anytime I have my hiking boots on a trail I have gaiters on. Key is to find some that are easy on/off. Keeps dirt, pebbles, leeches:), rain out of shoes.
  11. fred4ski

    Problems with Carry-on Back Packs

    On over hundred's of international flights (since 911) I have repurchase too many swiss army knives, nail files, etc. If I knew that airport security would donate confiscated items to kids/homeless people, I'd probably carry my own on board. Any security person anywhere in the world may single...
  12. fred4ski

    Camino Portugues from Porto in mid March 2020

    Good info - thanks. What part of the Jakobsweg in Germany did you walk? What % was close to freeways/highways? Also - yes on the gaiters! I always wear gaiters, even backpacking in the summer. I have a simple elastic/velcro pair that's easy on & off and they really make a difference with...
  13. fred4ski

    Poncho

    Contrary to most posts here: I stopped using a poncho years ago - high winds, soaked pants & sleeves (using poles) . Even with custom strings, tabs, etc. a pain in the arse! my method: I first put a plastic garbage bag in my pack, then have colored stuff sacks for everything AND a tight...
  14. fred4ski

    American using Debit card for ATM?

    I use a credit card as much as possible at stores/mercados++. Make sure you tell your bank which countries you're going to before you go, so they won't stop your transactions (thinking someone stole your card in a foreign country). i use debit cards for ATM withdrawal and always get the...
  15. fred4ski

    American pilgrims may be interested in this page...

    They will mail you a pilgrim passport (free of charge) before you go.
  16. fred4ski

    Class of 2020

    Hi: I am a returning pilgrim. From Northern California, 70 years young, solo. Doing the CP coastal route (Porto - Santiago March 1-14) and then the CF (Leon-Santiago March 15-April 1). Can't wait for another wonderful Camino experience, and life lessons. Looking forward to meeting pilgrims...
  17. fred4ski

    CPC - Porto to Santiago in March

    I'm curious to hear from anyone who has walked this in February/March. I'm ready for rain & wind. any other tips? thanks! Buen Camino
  18. fred4ski

    Camino Portugues from Porto in mid March 2020

    I walked the SF in March/April in 2015 and had no problems (some snow, cold). I found that during Holy week more cafes/alburgues were opening up. I'm doing the CPC in a couple weeks - and yes it will be rainy (and windy) but temperatures are warmer on the coast than inland. Buen Camino
  19. fred4ski

    Weight/equipment, winter caminos and medical issues

    I will also be doing the CPC this winter. It'll be my second winter camino. I learned a lot for the last time - less weight = more joyful walking. Here's my list of stuff I'll be carrying. btw I am an ultralight long distance backpacker (northern California). My camino pack is an ultralight...
  20. fred4ski

    Camino Portuguese June 6-21 walking Porto to Santiago

    I'm walking this in 2 weeks time. I'm getting myself ready for rain and wind and VERY light pack. Seems pretty straightforward out of Porto. I hope to have the camino take care (rather than guidebooks) of me as it has done for millions of pilgrims over the centuries. Helps to have...

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