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  1. michael heitzman

    Real Pilgrims

    That's the long way...I was considering the Atlantic.
  2. michael heitzman

    Real Pilgrims

    Technically your Camino starts from your front door, or so I've read. I was planning on getting a ride to the airport and taking a plane over to Paris. From there a train to Le Puy-en-Velay. Will I not be considered a real pilgrim?
  3. michael heitzman

    Sleeping in church porches - etiquette?

    I too searched the word, "porch" last night, somehow I missed this thread and almost posted the same thread. Has anyone done this in France, perhaps along the Le Puy route? Do the French regard it differently? Compiling a mental list of things that I should avoid doing because sleeping outside...
  4. michael heitzman

    I Just Won the Mega Lottery!!!

    So legit. Record their faces when you arrive at the address, if the address is even real.
  5. michael heitzman

    I could have murdered for ...

    I know this is what we'd murder for ON the Camino, but I would murder to be on the Camino.
  6. michael heitzman

    Spicy Foods?

    Looks like I'll be depending on my Asian brethren for the spicy hookups as well as the patata bravas and chorizo picante. Thank you for the info. I didn't even think about there being Chinese restaurants along the way. I'm curious as to what they serve. I'd hope it wouldn't be anything like...
  7. michael heitzman

    (rant) 100% mentally ready and not prepared in the least bit.

    I can only hope that it stays only warmish. Around here we call 50 degrees farenheit (10c) t-shirt weather. Anything over 70 and I might melt. No sweater, just a "cotton" jacket. From what I've read maybe I'll probably find some on the way if I really need it. Can I borrow yours?
  8. michael heitzman

    (rant) 100% mentally ready and not prepared in the least bit.

    I know, the secret is out. Oh how did our ancestors ever make the journey without their 80% merino wool/ 20% synthetic clothing? It's all good. I understand how being caught in the cold overnight can be life threatening but I imagine the infrastructure on the Camino will probably prevent my...
  9. michael heitzman

    (rant) 100% mentally ready and not prepared in the least bit.

    I appreciate the concern for fancy clothes. I've pretty much spent my limit on gear and have already set aside some jeans and t-shirts. When it gets too hot it's not uncommon to cut them jeans off at the knees and call them "Jorts". Don't worry about me, I've been sweating my whole life, I'm...
  10. michael heitzman

    Spicy Foods?

    I love squid, especially if it's spicy(ish). I love peppers too! They don't always have to be hot as I love bell peppers and sweet ones too. I keep typing "love", I just love food. Might not be able to make it to Santiago as I'll probably eat my bank account away.
  11. michael heitzman

    (rant) 100% mentally ready and not prepared in the least bit.

    Thank you neighbor up north, Even though I mentioned getting a hot meal isn't a priority, it kind of is for me. I'm a total glutton and know nothing of French cuisine. I've never had a bad home cooked meal and from what I've read throughout the posts, I need that French cuisine in my belly. I...
  12. michael heitzman

    Spicy Foods?

    Did a quick Google search on spicy foods in Europe the other day and it came up with a couple of articles about spicy food not being very prevalent. And when I say spicy, I mean make you want to eat some ice cream and cry spicy. I'm not trying to flex my "spice muscles" here but I'm Asian and I...
  13. michael heitzman

    My last post

    I've too noticed remarks from people that I'd consider less than friendly. People love to put their opinions out there and get upset when you don't whole heartedly agree. It must be a crummy existence for people and leaves a bad taste in the mouths of us newbies. The one positive thing you can...
  14. michael heitzman

    (rant) 100% mentally ready and not prepared in the least bit.

    I leave for my first Camino on the 31st of May, about two weeks from this post. I was ready to hit the road last month, just up and vanish, leaving everything I hold dear and detest behind me. As far as being prepared I'm not. I have my plane tickets, my pack with everything I'll be needing...
  15. michael heitzman

    Be the one who... (advice for maximizing Camino experience)

    The offer still stands for you;)
  16. michael heitzman

    Be the one who... (advice for maximizing Camino experience)

    This is a truly inspiring thread. I've been going over list after list of things I need to do or prepare before the Camino and so far this is the most important. Might even have to try some of these old, dank, monasteries. Couldn't be worse than sleeping under tree during a rainstorm.

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