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  1. Louise Comacchio

    The Camino walker and the biker. 🤣

    Same thing happened to me. Thank heavens the mother witnessed it. I had called out, rang my bell etc the child was on the left of the path kneeling on a scateboard but when she turned and saw me she leapt up like a startled rabbit running toward me. I rode off the path onto the grass but she...
  2. Louise Comacchio

    A free cinematic, pre-release Camino treat for Sydney pilgrims

    Thanks Jenny, appreciate your reply.
  3. Louise Comacchio

    A free cinematic, pre-release Camino treat for Sydney pilgrims

    Let me know if anyone pulls out as I would love to see it.
  4. Louise Comacchio

    Intermittent fasting on the Camino

    I have been doing IF for almost 3yrs, generally a 20/4 protocol, eating somewhere from 4pm onwards. I walked the Camino Frances in 2022. All my training was done in a fasted state, but I only walked 3 days in a row of 20+kms in training. I did wonder how my body would react/perform walking these...
  5. Louise Comacchio

    Processionary caterpillars are DANGEROUS!!!

    This would explain what I saw in trees walking toward Astorga in May, a bit before this guy
  6. Louise Comacchio

    Processionary caterpillars are DANGEROUS!!!

  7. Louise Comacchio

    Extra nights - Biarritz or SJPP?

    I stayed in both, 1 night in Biarritz and 2 in SJPP. 1 night in the latter would have been enough, lovely place but you can see it in an afternoon. In Biarritz I stayed at La Maisson du Lierre, loved it. It was walking distance to the ocean, restaurants, bars etc. I walked from Biarritz to...
  8. Louise Comacchio

    Gear advice for base, mid and top layers for mid April start

    I started last April, on the 16th. It was cold in the mornings and nights, with a number of days with light rain and a few days of heavy rain. My list was much like yours, 2 merino wool t-shirts, 1 long sleeved thermal, 1 long sleeved sun shirt, 1 fleece, 1 lightweight Gortex jacket and rain...
  9. Louise Comacchio

    Your Ideal First Aid Kit for the Camino

    I was fortunate, as my 1st aid kit came home unopened. Having said that, I would still take a small one everytime. I take just half a dozen headache, diarrhoea and antihistamine tablets, a few bandaids and some antiseptic wipes and/or cream or liquid and whatever blister prevention/cure you...
  10. Louise Comacchio

    Overweight on the Frances?

    I was to walk the Camino Frances in Apr 2021 for my 60th but it was postponed until Apr 2022 due to Covid. During that 12 months I went from 90kg to 75kg, still overweight, but not obese. I have a desk job and work long 12hr shifts so only walked on my days off. In the Dec leading up to my walk...
  11. Louise Comacchio

    Fears

    With regards to Q3. I walked alone this past Apr/May, my 1st Camino, and I did stay in a few albergues where there was only 1 other in my room. Two come to mind, in Villares de Orbigo (Alb. El Encante, very pretty) and Cacabelos (Alb St James Way, where google maps lead me up the garden path...
  12. Louise Comacchio

    Is this the CF best kept secret? (Alternative route after Villatuerta or Estella)

    I ended up on that alternate route accidentally after visiting the wine fountain. It was a pleasant walk through the forest, even in the rain. It wasn't until I got to Los Arcos and was asked which route I took that was I aware of my detour 😊
  13. Louise Comacchio

    Planning a family camino in summer 23

    I recommend you watch World Towning on YouTube. An American family of 4 who walked the Camino Frances a few years back. Kids were about 10 and 13 at the time. Watching will answer many of your questions. Buen Camino
  14. Louise Comacchio

    Peregrina bitten by snake near Lintzoain

    OK, so I am trying to upload my video of a snake sighted a OK, I am trying to upload a video of a snake sighted a week ago (a baby one, but a snake), with no success. When telling others about it I was asked if I had not been mistaken and could it not have been a worm? Mate, I'm from Australia...
  15. Louise Comacchio

    Phone apps Camino Frances

    I downloaded several apps but finf I am only using the Wise Pilgrim ap I downloaded a few but I am only using the Wise Pilgrim app, I have found it great for the few times I was unsure if I was on the right path, plus for working out my next days walk. But having said that, I miss my paperback...
  16. Louise Comacchio

    Pamplona River Walk

    Yes, and I did a couple of weeks back. Hardly anyone else did, perhaps they did not know about it. I had no issue finding my way and it was a very pleasant walk.
  17. Louise Comacchio

    LIVE from the Camino Live from the Camino Frances

    It is busy and so far for me, it's cold. I set off from St Jean on Apr 16, am currently in Castrojeriz. Walking has been cold, wet and muddy. Had a beautiful sunny rest day in Burgos. Albergues have been full, hence I am booking a couple of days in advance. So glad I brought winter gear, have I...
  18. Louise Comacchio

    LIVE from the Camino Live from the Camino Frances

    Fantastic, I was there on Apr 21st.
  19. Louise Comacchio

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD passenger locator form

    I'm Australian, flew via Singapore, spent a night in London before flying to Biarritz a few days ago. I had already filled out and printed a hard copy of this form. I didn't know whether it was needed or not. You just go down rabbit holes researching these things. Anyway no-one asked for it at...
  20. Louise Comacchio

    Aussies doing the Camino during the election.

    Just filled out the forum online yesterday to say I would be O/S and unable to vote. It will be 2nd time I have been unable to vote, first time was 34yrs ago when I was in labour that day.

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