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  1. urbanmamma

    Death of American pilgrim in Castromaior today

    Sending thoughts and prayers your way.
  2. urbanmamma

    For those who have walked the Camino 2 or more times

    I have walked the CF 2x and CdN 1x, on the CF I would recommend staying in different places then your last Camino. The time of day, year, light, etc. will lead to new memories and experiences. Places I walked in early morning darkness were lovely to encounter at the end of the day and vice...
  3. urbanmamma

    Bedbugs in Atrio Triacastela

    I was there on 10/10/23 and thought it was spotless
  4. urbanmamma

    24 Sept ALSA Pamplona to SJPP

    I booked through the app. I got my ticket immediately.
  5. urbanmamma

    24 Sept ALSA Pamplona to SJPP

    Anyone headed up on the bus? Excited to start my 3rd Camino. Best Mary
  6. urbanmamma

    Socks, no really

    I only walk in Injinji coolmax socks and hiked in La Sportiva Trail runners. Just one sock, not two. Not sure where you shop but REI and Amazon sell them. I have walked in high heat and cold rain in them on the Camino and I will never be without that combo. I do at times get a bit of a hotspot...
  7. urbanmamma

    what to do with pack while in a cathedral

    There is a reception area below the office where you get your compestella that offer bag storage for you. Get your place in line and drop off your bag.
  8. urbanmamma

    Uterga or Obanos

    I stayed in a private room in the Albergue in Uterga. I was kept up throughout the night by the barking dogs in the neighbors yard. That has been three years ago. But I would walk on to Obanos and take the chance it’s better.
  9. urbanmamma

    Overstayed 90 days? From UK?

    Apply for a longer stay visa with the Spanish embassy. This may be made easier with your volunteer work in an albergue.
  10. urbanmamma

    Lunch at Michelin Star Restaurants along the Camino: Pilgrim-friendly Attire Tips

    My husband is a foodie, and we have now eaten at several Michelin on the Frances and the Norte. We love the added experiences, mostly great, with a few that were not worth it. We almost always go for lunch since dinner is too late to walk the next day. When we had lunch in Leon at Cocinandos...
  11. urbanmamma

    Camino Norte or repeat Camino Frances

    Having done the Frances in 21 and, this year, the Norte, I missed the pilgrim interaction, infrastructure, and churches were mostly closed unless it was service time. It was a very beautiful landscape and definitely more difficult, but I realized I was walking with intentions and desires that...
  12. urbanmamma

    Advice on Walking a Fast Norte Solo in October

    I'm on the Norte now and walked the Frances last year in September/ October. The Norte is beautiful, and as others have said the Frances has more community and open churches and services. Of you are wanting to enjoy the community aspect of the Camino I'd choose the Frances.
  13. urbanmamma

    Apple Air Tag

    I used one last year, the Samsung version. And again this year on the Norte. Very helpful. I use Correos to do my transfers and needed it 3 times last year when it was miss delivered on the Frances. This year on the Norte is been perfect and I haven't needed to track it down, it has beat me to...
  14. urbanmamma

    Current Albergue prices September 2022

    On the Norte right now and it's a challenge in the early stages. Many stories of groups of people pilgrim's going in together for an air BNB apartment or finding someone to share a hotel room.
  15. urbanmamma

    Pack transfer on Del Norte 2022

    They are also willing to allow you to pick up and drop off at a Correos office. We are doing that now with two stops that were not on their menu.
  16. urbanmamma

    Luggage service with most locations?

    I was able to use jacotrans to move a bag many stages ahead. I used hotels the night I be would arrive where the bag was waiting. I contacted the hotel in advance to confirm they would hold the bag for my arrival, that was never a problem. HTH, Buen Camino
  17. urbanmamma

    Looking for stores in Santiago to purchase cookbook and St. James cross for Santiago cake

    Almonds+blender= almond flour. I make it all the time.
  18. urbanmamma

    Baggage Transfer Service: What to Expect on the Frances Route

    Your bags should arrive no later than 3pm regardless of who you use.
  19. urbanmamma

    Trail Runner Brands That Work for wide feet

    If you are in the US, I recommend shopping at REI. You will get great help and can exchange what does not work. I ended up in La Sportiva ultra raptors. I went up several sizes as they run small. You want a shoe that is a 1/2 size up for swelling that will occur. I also added custom orthotics...
  20. urbanmamma

    Finances to Feet

    I walked last year after a bad tibial plateau fracture. I had one week walking full body weight before leaving. I chose to have my pack transported to not add extra weight. I used hiking poles. I brought several freezer zip bags to use for ice packs to bring down the pain and swelling along with...

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