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  1. Graeme Cook

    New Book - A Thirst For Adventure: On The Way To Santiago

    Hi Margaret. I hope you enjoyed the book. Always important to keep hydrated when walking miles in the hot Spanish sun. And you might recall the Another Round experiment? I think that’s why I was able to remember everyone’s name Mary. (Joke obviously). Thanks for your nice comments Margaret.
  2. Graeme Cook

    New Book - A Thirst For Adventure: On The Way To Santiago

    Mrs C and I walked the Camino Frances route in May 2022 and I subsequently wrote of our adventures in my book El Camino de Santiago - Beers On The Way. We had both been captivated by the Camino and twelve months later we walked the Portuguese Camino, from Porto. As previously, it had been my...
  3. Graeme Cook

    Camino Finisterre - strange question

    That particular way marker definitely had the km plaque on as at 23/10 when we sat having lunch beside it. I’m hoping someone may see this post who is due to pass this spot in the next day or so.
  4. Graeme Cook

    Camino Finisterre - strange question

    For reasons of accuracy and the fact that I’m obviously a bit anal, I want to know the exact km distance on this way marker on the DP-5603 road between Vilaserio and Cornado (Day 2 route fromNegreira to Olveiroa per Brierley guide book). I think it was 55.something km. If anyone is able to...
  5. Graeme Cook

    Accommodation Recommendations in Leon for Solo Female Traveler

    Mrs C and I booked Apartamentos m.bell via booking.com for our stay in Leon last May (Sunday). The apartment consisted separate lounge, kitchen, bathroom and bedroom. It was immaculate. Fabulous value at £54 and situated no more than 50m from the cathedral. Leon is a wonderful city. We spent all...
  6. Graeme Cook

    How much did you spend and what was the total cost of your Camino Frances, start to finish?

    Mrs C and I walked for 35 days from SJPdP to SdC. We typically booked either one or two days ahead. Cheapest overnight accommodation cost £22. Most expensive £72 (bit more in SdC but we treated ourselves). Meals ranged from bocadillos and pilgrim menu up to nice restaurants. Average spend £100...
  7. Graeme Cook

    Book Recommendations

    Once your boyfriend has read one or two thoughtful books, he might (only might) fancy something slightly different. If so, he might (only might) appreciate my effort. I think it’s quite amusing but there again I am biased. For better or worse, this link will give you an insight...
  8. Graeme Cook

    I am "gifting" the Camino for Christmas. Need advice!

    Best post I have seen on this forum since joining last year!!!!!!! Love it.
  9. Graeme Cook

    In Defense of Booking Com

    We used b.com for probably 70% of our bookings when we walked the CF earlier this year. This ranged from £11 per night albergues up to £70 per night hotels. Generally we found it easier, quicker and more convenient than attempting to source accommodation ourselves. Maybe we were unlucky but our...
  10. Graeme Cook

    Another Camino Story

    Just googled this; In your preferred Android app store, search "Kindle." In the search results, select Kindle. Select Install to download and install, or Update to update the Kindle app. Hope it works! 🤞
  11. Graeme Cook

    Another Camino Story

    Thank you John. I hope you enjoy it.
  12. Graeme Cook

    Things I fear

    Just do it.
  13. Graeme Cook

    How Important Was It To You To Do "Full" CF ?

    Mrs C and I walked the SJPP to Santiago route earlier this year. At the time it was important to us to do it all in one go, walking every step of the way with our rucksacks on our backs and it was the physical challenge, as had been described in all the books I had read beforehand, that mainly...
  14. Graeme Cook

    Another Camino Story

    Good luck with the book John.
  15. Graeme Cook

    My only regret walking

    Totally get it. I was fortunate in that I was planning all of this alongside Mrs C albeit she didn’t get as excited as me when I discovered a set of digital kitchen scales in one of our cupboards. Divine intervention possibly? She had an alternative theory. Anyway, I weighed everything I was...
  16. Graeme Cook

    When the Camino comes a-knockin'...

    Mrs C and I walked the Camino Frances earlier this year - our first Camino. We had a plan in as much as we had our first night’s accommodation booked and thus an initial direction of travel but thereafter with the desire to play it by ear. Next year we hope to walk the Portuguese route with...
  17. Graeme Cook

    PSA: Wear Chacos!

    For the avoidance of doubt, the Sarria to Santiago section that took us five days. Walking. Skipping. Dancing. Hmmmm.
  18. Graeme Cook

    Post a photo of your arrival.

    This is our favourite image from our Camino earlier this year. We were unaware it was being taken at the time by our Dutch friend Robert.
  19. Graeme Cook

    PSA: Wear Chacos!

    Going slow on the downhills, particularly when wearing Chacos or sandals in general, may very well be sound advice. But….on the Sarria to Santiago section of our Camino earlier this year, we saw a young couple literally jogging the downhills, tacking as they went. We gave it a try - more slow...
  20. Graeme Cook

    Not another book about the Camino!

    You’re not wrong. There is plenty of opportunity to put rubbish out there. I will keep fingers crossed that you find mine warrants a description somewhat better than that.

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