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  1. Ahhhs

    What was the thing you were most happy to lose on the Camino?

    My second pair of "evening" shoes/sandals. They slid under the bed in the albergue and as I hurried to get out in the morning I missed them. Fortunately there were plenty of options to replace them.
  2. Ahhhs

    The truth about Camino fashion

    Or my fav, Darn Tough brand socks. They are well sized for my feet. As with everything, test out whatever you choose before the Camino so you know what works for you.
  3. Ahhhs

    LIVE from the Camino Can I use the back of the credential for stamps?

    There are many places along the way where you can buy a second credencial...pilgrims offices, some churches, some tourist offices, and some Albergues have them. I just bought a second one in Leon at an Albergue. The tourist office directed me to several places in town where credentials were...
  4. Ahhhs

    The truth about Camino fashion

    Yep. I will be on the Camino too in a few days. I will be looking very clean and sharp. At least on the first day. 😎 I’m the one in the hat wearing that same blue shirt... Buen Camino all!
  5. Ahhhs

    The truth about Camino fashion

    Very chic! Perhaps accessorized with Crocs and coordinated (slightly damp) hiking socks, a Camino buff, and a casually draped poncho as a wrap. 👍🏼😎
  6. Ahhhs

    The truth about Camino fashion

    Getting up and stuffing your few possessions in a backpack and walking many hours a day and then doing it again day after day is nothing like your regular routine at home. The first thing to go is any make up. You’ll find that lip balm/chapstick is all you care about. The next thing you...
  7. Ahhhs

    If you had only one word ...

    Bocadillo. (again!)
  8. Ahhhs

    dreadful walk,awful people,

    Life (and the Camino) can be challenging. A little humor can go a long way toward relieving the stress. Cheers!
  9. Ahhhs

    Where did you find the courage?

    Any specific thoughts about a solo female on the Le Puy route? It sounds like it may be a bit more rural...perhaps more scenic than some but maybe more isolated areas?
  10. Ahhhs

    Where did you find the courage?

    Love this thread. I was feeling a little uncertain about my solo plans for Le Puy this spring. And reading the latest crime report never helps. I've done the CF solo but wasn't sure about a new country/new language, less traveled, less familiar route. After reading all these great stories...
  11. Ahhhs

    Advice for a "Type A" personality to fully enjoy my Camino?

    Throwing in an additional perspective here... I try NOT to plan where to stay unless absolutely necessary. I prefer to have the option of spontaneity depending on the way the day, the weather, my energy level, and my desires unfold. I reserved only my first night in SJPdP (I figured I'd be too...
  12. Ahhhs

    Where to put what at bedtime?

    I've never heard of anyone having something taken from inside their pack while it was in an albergue. It's mostly just dirty laundry in there anyway. Many people plug in their phones to be charged and leave them while they go do something else. I haven't heard of a stolen phone. So far...
  13. Ahhhs

    Where to put what at bedtime?

    This year I carried a large Dollar Store "S" hook that I sometimes used to hang my pack off the end of the bunk. Depending on the layout of the room it was often very convenient to have it off of the floor. I never use locks. There were a few albergues on the Norte in April that were...
  14. Ahhhs

    A Nice Dogs thread

    Sophisticated Santiago dog.
  15. Ahhhs

    Foodie finds on the Camino!!

    I'm on the Camino del Norte now and I'm not eating many of the pilgrim's meals. I can't say I'm really enjoying the food but it does fill you up and is usually cheerfully served although without much of a presentation. (Not that I was looking for that but interesting anyway). I do really miss...
  16. Ahhhs

    Save the Bottom Bunks for the Elderly

    Oh oh. I got a bottom bunk for tonight. Is that a bad sign??
  17. Ahhhs

    What really is the pilgrim experience?

    Since there has been no further clarification of the "slightly odd" question...it seems a bit trollish. We are obviously all pilgrims in our own way. No one "better or worse", just different. Buen Camino whatever your style
  18. Ahhhs

    Save the Bottom Bunks for the Elderly

    Being young isn't an accomplishment. It just is. Getting older requires a certain amount of skill. And a sense of humor. ;)
  19. Ahhhs

    Save the Bottom Bunks for the Elderly

    It's a state of mind.
  20. Ahhhs

    This thing about equipment for the Camino .....

    I agree that reading everything about packing and planning can be part of the fun. But It's all just interesting research. YMMV. I smile at those who insist that what they used and swear by is the ONLY way to go. There is no "one size fits all". All you need is a comfortable backpack...

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