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  1. Camino Joe 2021

    Camino del Mestizaje of the Americas

    Thank you Tincatinker for that link. I did find some good information. If I understand what I am reading this is the 7th annual organized 30 mile beach walk scheduled for DEC 13-15, 2024. I found this [edited for length] information. About the Pilgrimage. Welcome, dear pilgrim, to the 7th...
  2. Camino Joe 2021

    Camino del Mestizaje of the Americas

    Does anyone know if this is an actual pilgrimage or just an official starting point? “Camino Del Mestizaje” AKA, the Baby Steps Camino. Please forward any references.
  3. Camino Joe 2021

    Into Baiona - Litoral or Coastal?

    I did the (red) beach walk in March 2023. Bars and restaurants were plentiful along the coast. It was beautiful and few pilgrims. It felt more like a beach walk than a pilgrimage but very enjoyable and scenic. I recommend the Espiritual variant and second the notion that Baiona is a nice city to...
  4. Camino Joe 2021

    Muxia or Finisterre First?

    And this my friends is why Ivar's forum is my go to spot for all things Camino. You all have provided accurate, informative, and inspirational answers after carefully contemplating the question. Congratulate yourselves for providing empathetic, useful, and thoughtful replies that enrich Pilgrim...
  5. Camino Joe 2021

    Walking solo and staying in hotels - share your experience of solitude

    On both Caminos I started walking alone and ended walking with family. Private accommodations make one's choice to be alone less difficult to keep. While shared accommodations lend themselves to more opportunities for shared relationships. While I enjoy the solitude, my head may not be the best...
  6. Camino Joe 2021

    Solo walkers - what kinds of food do you buy at grocery stores?

    The information presented in this thread is both accurate to my experience and very useful. May I add a note that in some grocery stores, fruit is weighed, bagged, and tagged in the produce section by the customer. My limited Spanish prevents my reading signs or instructions so I messed that...
  7. Camino Joe 2021

    Boxer shorts - any recommendations

    On your recommendation which may have been one of your YouTube videos, I ordered Icebreakers. Pricy but worth every penny!
  8. Camino Joe 2021

    Cats on the Camino

    I was told long ago by a wise veterinarian that you will out live every pet except your last one, who will outlive you. As I now sit in a oncology veterinarian's office waiting for a diagnosis on our 14th pet, I understand your concern. Many lost souls wait for saviors in rescues and pounds...
  9. Camino Joe 2021

    Personal Reflections on the Camino Journey

    That is quite possibly the finest bit of writing about the Camino seen by me on this forum. Thank you for your elegant thoughts that we all share.
  10. Camino Joe 2021

    Cats on the Camino

    We love all animals regardless of species or national origin. Unfortunately, outdoor cats are devastating for nature. They are major predators of small mammals and reptiles. Only windows kill more birds. It does not stop me from carrying dry cat food in small packages to distribute to los...
  11. Camino Joe 2021

    How to get from Porto to Baiona

    In April 2023 I arrived in Vigo via train from Madrid to walk the Coastal and Spiritual Variant. The connection to Baiona via bus was very simple. Buses are lined up two minutes walk outside the train terminal. I paid a couple euros at the bus and had a nice short ride to Baiona. You can...
  12. Camino Joe 2021

    Cruz de Ferro Decorum

    Your comments, notwithstanding the tissue issue, I had a very similar experience with tourists and disrespectful visitors during my 2022 Camino. I too, was shocked and mortified until I realized that while I considered this a sacred place, not everyone does. I didn't agree with their actions...
  13. Camino Joe 2021

    Multipurpose shoes for shower and town?

    My second pair of shoes are Keen hiking sandals. These shoes were sturdy enough to hike all day as a change up from boots (2023) or trail runners (2022). They are equally at home in wet environments. Sturdy and well made, there are various types, styles, and price points. Here is an example of...
  14. Camino Joe 2021

    Picking grapes from vineyards along the way

    I'm no winemaker but I have been instructed on vineyard tours that when a grape is plucked from the stem it damages the vine by attracting pests and growing mold. Unintended consequences bloom into ethical and agricultural issues. To solve that problem, the grapes must be cut from the stem of...
  15. Camino Joe 2021

    Clearing Customs in Madrid?

    I cleared MAD customs late March 2023 with no delay. The walk from Delta gates took the most time. The only problem was the taxi driver who over charged for a fare to train station. It is a flat fee, to my knowledge, from airport to train station. Around 30 euros. Even with traffic. Confirm the...
  16. Camino Joe 2021

    Walking to Santiago the day of sailing

    I arrived around 1330 today into Padron via Bahia Sub. Departure was promptly at noon. That gave me a chance to do laundry and sleep in just a wee bit. Once I disembarked, I walked past my accommodations until I got tired, called a cab in Escravitude and went back to Padron for the night...
  17. Camino Joe 2021

    Accommodations in El Acebo de San Miguel

    I stayed at La Rosa del Agua in El Acebo in late April 2022. It was a highlight of my pilgrimage. The host was super welcoming. The breakfast he fixed was hot, delicious and filling. The room was comfortable and clean. The "hippie" helpers were fascinating. I often wear the peach pit jewelry I...
  18. Camino Joe 2021

    Look for the duck

    I met this wonderful man on the Camino. Case is a 72-year-old Dutch man widowed one year before. His attitude towards life and his circumstances was amazing. He was a part of everyone’s Camino family. We often walk together for part of each day. He quickly outpaced me! I saw him the morning we...
  19. Camino Joe 2021

    Is the Albergue in Roncesvalles a “must”?

    The Hotel Roncesvalles was the place I met my first Camino angel. It was the morning after a cold solo walk from St Jean and Valcarlos in March 2022. My backpack and heart were heavy with fear and trepidation. The two previous days were lonely, scary, and intimidating. After getting sorely...
  20. Camino Joe 2021

    Air Europe lost my luggage

    We all totally get your frustration. Somedays we are the windshield and somedays we are the bug. This does not help you today, but, allowing poles in airplane cabins is not an airline decision. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Dangerous Goods Panel of 2003 lists examples of...

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