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  1. J Walking

    Staying in Armenteira

    We stayed as pilgrims at the monestery with the nuns for two nights. What a delight! The steep walk up from Combarro was lovely, solitary, and difficult for this 73 year old. Therefore, my husband and I had sent an email to hna ( Sister) Paula at the monastery asking for a two night stay at the...
  2. J Walking

    Spiritual Variante

    While walking our CP Variente Espiritual last spring, my husband and I chose to stay in the Monasterio de Armenteria for two nights. A reserved two night stay might still be an option. We wrote to Sister Paula (hna Paula) and she replied with instructions on how to pay our deposit using Remitly...
  3. J Walking

    My pilgrimage in a word: extraordinary! Yours?

    LIFESAVING It did not save MY life but I (might possibly have) saved a man's life on my last day walk into Santiago de Compostela. (It was a very close call, so if i had not intervened he perhaps would have lived anyway. Who's to know.
  4. J Walking

    All inclusive tour operators

    Organizing for 9 - of various ages and physical abilities . . . God Bless you for taking that on!
  5. J Walking

    From Porto to Santiago in 10 days

    Brilliant suggestion.
  6. J Walking

    Astorga

    We spent hours in the remarkable “Bishop’s Palace” (Palacio Episcopal de Astorga) that was never actually lived in by a bishop! It is an architectural wonder and a museum featuring many items of religious art specific to the Camino. We were impressed by the works of the architect, Antoni Gaudí...
  7. J Walking

    Mosquitoes and Flies

    My husband wore a yellow shirt one day in May on the CF - never again. ALL kinds of bugs covered his shirt but no one else in our walking group was bothered. He saved the shirt for our last days in urban Madrid. I am severely sensitive to scented products and unfortunately several of our pre-...
  8. J Walking

    Longest sections of Camino Frances without facilities

    We decided to walk the Via Romana after Sahagun. It was difficult. We knew well ahead that there would be no services, no food available, no toilets - but we had a misplaced concept of the Roman Road- straight … yes, but actually not visible underneath centuries of added layers. The flat...
  9. J Walking

    Lodging in Lisbon and Porto

    OP is looking for place to stay near airport in LISBON ….. Then the next day near Camino in PORTO
  10. J Walking

    Private rooms in Madrid?

    I agree with Senor Jacques . . . Definitely a great place to stay in Madrid
  11. J Walking

    wondering where to start, and if I've trained enough

    You state that you have knee problems. I agree with Señor Jacques that a wonderful place to start is Pamplona. When I started out of SJPP, I had NEVER had any knee problems, . . . I GOT knee problems the first week with the steep downhill sections into Roncesvalles and the equally treacherous...
  12. J Walking

    Do and Don'ts on the Airplane

    YES! Thank you for including this is your list. Might I add: not wearing to church, the theater, and bookclub. I often have to leave the gathering due to these "noxious fumes".
  13. J Walking

    What are some Common Camino Misconceptions?

    Greatest Of All Time
  14. J Walking

    Thirteen More Sleeps and I'll See You THERE!

    Days (and nights) spent caring for your mom will always be times not only well spent, but also treasured in the future. My prayers are with you and your mom as you face her final days.
  15. J Walking

    For coffee addicts that like to walk early

    I buy my chocolate covered coffee beans at Trader Joes - a wonderful invention!
  16. J Walking

    Alsa buses from Pamplona to SJPdP Scheduled— April 2022

    Do you veterans suggest we purchase our tickets for the ALSA bus from Pamplona to SJPP ahead of time? Or leave ourselves open to the possibility of sharing a taxi with other peregrinos we might meet? I wonder if we can purchase the ticket from the bus driver the day of?
  17. J Walking

    Slow Walker Advice

    I heard that Casa Suzi might have closed (as in CLOSED). She was delightful on a video clip but struggled financially due to COVID. I hope I am misinformed, and correct me if I am wrong.
  18. J Walking

    Walking Camino Frances as a couple

    Thank you for the beautiful posting.
  19. J Walking

    App for Iphone with GPS

    I use AllTrails app in the United States which has worked well for me. I did pay for the "pro" membership. I have already downloaded the entire CF to use offline in May. However, I am curious if anyone else had the chance to use it on the Camino.
  20. J Walking

    Starting Camino Frances from SJPP April 27th/ 2022 ..

    Hello Jagdev We will be 10 days behind you, not starting from SJPP until May 7th. I have heard really good things about Albergue Borda so that should be an excellent way to start your adventure. I really like your list of places to stay an extra day and rest your feet. Buen Camino!

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