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  1. cbacino

    Walking the Camino Frances on stilts

    Well, that would increase one’s stride.
  2. cbacino

    Will anybody be walking the last 100 km of the Camino in the beginning of September? From Sarria?

    Probably at least 10,000 people.
  3. cbacino

    Where are albergues with stoves?

    I wouldn’t count on cooking in any given albergue. If gronze or a guide says there is a stove, there may or may not be one. If there is one, it might not work, or the pots, pans, and utensils have been removed due to Covid.
  4. cbacino

    Camino awesome, Santiago not so much

    That pretty much, but not entirely, sums up tourist destinations.
  5. cbacino

    SIM cards for non EU citizens doing Camino Frances landing in Paris

    I bought it in Paris at an Orange store. Since I walked from Paris, I needed 7-8 weeks of service, and prepay is available in 2 week increments. I prepaid for four 2-week increments at the store in Paris. The salesman loaded one increment while in the store and gave me three receipt slips...
  6. cbacino

    SIM cards for non EU citizens doing Camino Frances landing in Paris

    I bought Orange pre-paid for 8 weeks. It cost about 10 euro per week. Worked like a charm from Paris to Fisterra. Would buy it again.
  7. cbacino

    Blanket clarity

    Both. Don’t count on blankets.
  8. cbacino

    From which country this pilgrim is from?

    After greeting the walker(s), yes. I’ve lived and walked in Europe long enough to have learned that Southern Europeans, especially the women, usually wear long pants.
  9. cbacino

    From which country this pilgrim is from?

    Seemed to be the case whenever I asked.
  10. cbacino

    From which country this pilgrim is from?

    It proved true most of the time when I asked hikers last year.
  11. cbacino

    From which country this pilgrim is from?

    If the person is wearing long pants, likely they are from Spain or Italy.
  12. cbacino

    Devastated in the albergue municipal in Monte do Gozo

    Be thankful you had a place to sleep.
  13. cbacino

    camino tips

    Do you walk now on a daily basis? Try walking 10 miles with a 10-pound pack, every day, rain or shine, for a week and see how you feel.
  14. cbacino

    Weight, and how its discussion is terrifying me.

    The consensus here seems to be that folks are satisfied/comfortable with their pack weight, whatever that may be. Trust me, it’s a lot more satisfying/comfortable with a few less pounds on your back all day. You need less than you think.
  15. cbacino

    5-10km/day pilgrims

    Trekking poles will take considerable weight off your feet, knees, and legs. They are specially helpful on the downhills.
  16. cbacino

    crowded camino--> bringing tent?

    Leave the tent home, especially on a crowded route like the Frances. Free-form tenting is not a good idea in Spain or much of Europe. Buy a SIM card and call ahead (6-24 hours) to reserve if: the hostel takes reservations; you think it could be crowded. Alternatively, hike early and stop early...
  17. cbacino

    Keeping Contents of Pack Dry

    use an umbrella. i threw my poncho away after 500 miles on the appalachian trail. glad i did.
  18. cbacino

    Keeping Contents of Pack Dry

    Use a trash compactor (heavy duty) bag to line your pack. Pack covers are useless. Forget the poncho, unless you like lots of wet fabric. Get an umbrella and attach it to your pack strap with zip ties or velcro. Has kept me and my pack drier than other options. And no rain in your face.
  19. cbacino

    Has anyone traveled with a dog....how was it ?

    Leave Fido at home. Everyone will be happier.

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