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Oh! Another reason for Pamplona.... the only La Liga team on the entire Camino Frances (Osasuna) plays there. You may even get a chance to see Barçelona (for fans of the Republic) or Real Madrid (for..... ummmm.... fans of the.... errrr..... Nationalists?).

I live near Tucson, rather than Phx. However, if you ever get down this way and want to chat, feel free to send a PM to me. Buen Camino.

Amen. At least to #9. Especially on Thursdays (at least in 2011) when you could get a pintxo and glass of wine for 2 euros. In the pedestrian streets around the pintxo bars, there were small groups of college kids, elderly couples walking arm in arm, families with small children playing...

I walked from Lorgoño to Santiago with a knee brace (after a serious accident there 18 months before that required three knee operations); see my previous post: http://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/health-insurance.6068/#post-82968. Even though I have no ligaments at all in my left...

I too had a wonderful experience with Medex: http://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/medical-insurance.7980/#post-83031.

Some of the most memorable meals I have ever had have been in Northern Spain in general and on the Camino in particular. However, almost none of them have been the typical Pilgrim's Meal. There are many options..... go to local shops and ask "what cheese is local and good?" Order off the menu...

Not disputing that fact. Simply saying it is ALSO a non-Catholic pilgrimage for many other people. As someone who has walked the Camino as a pilgrim, I can testify that this too is a fact. There may have been no historical pilgrimage until it was started and promoted by the Church. However...

Amen.

I find it interesting that when someone disagrees with something, they are assumed to not understand it. "If only he understood the Liturgy of the Church, he would appreciate it." However, often there are legitimate disagreements that are not based upon a misunderstanding of the facts, but are...

I hesitate to share this, but it was one of the lasting memories of my Camino.... My wife and I had stayed in the Leon Parador on a previous trip to Spain and loved it. Last year when I arrived in Leon on foot, I planned to spend one night in the albergue followed by a night in the Parador...

Of the monastery in Roncesvalles, a 12th century poet wrote: The door lies open to all, to sick and strong. Not only to Catholics but to pagans too; Jews, heretics, idlers, vagabonds. In short, to good and bad, sacred and profane. I personally think that the Camino is a Catholic...

Hi Laurie. I got a pair of Ahnu trail shoes about a month ago and I really like them. I tried several shoes on at REI and these felt great in the store and have continued to work for me on my 5 mile daily walks over the last month. They are a good balance of support, light weight...

I suspect that a knee brace is overkill for the vast majority of people on the Camino. However, as someone who no longer has ANY ligaments in my knee (due to a Camino accident and 3 surgical procedures; http://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/health-insurance.6068/), I used this on my...

http://www.rei.com/product/838678/rei-havenpass-gaiters were great for the rainy days. Lightweight, waterproof fabric and great for keeping feet dry and comfy.

Instead of basic earplugs, I highly recommend sound isolating ear phones (ear buds) that have expanding foam tips. The ones I used are by Shure (http://www.shure.com/americas/products/earphones-headphones/se-earphones/se215-sound-isolating-earphones). The foam tips are the same material as...

I have read a 12th Century description of the monastery in Roncesvalles that described it this way: The door lies open to all, to sick and strong. Not only to Catholics but to pagans too; Jews, heretics, idlers, vagabonds. In short, to good and bad, sacred and profane. If you can't fit ONE...

If you are arriving in Pamplona, check out http://www.taxipamplona.com/servicios_en.html. I used them when I started my bike trip in Roncesvalles. The driver was great; he had biked the Camino several years earlier and had lots of advice (all in Spanish, however).

Wow. It is not all or nothing. I am completely understanding of those who -- for whatever reason -- choose not to partake of alcohol. And I respect it fully. And I often choose not to partake at all when I know someone I am with has struggled with/chosen/opted for sobriety. And I have not...

Yes, there are much cheaper ponchos on the market and there is no "right" rain gear for everyone. The advantages of the Altus are: • Extra "hump" for fitting over the backpack (ingenious!) • Full zip front which makes it MUCH easier to put on and off with a pack, something that is actually quite...

Thanks for the tip, Jeff! That looks amazing. I will be ordering it soon.