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  1. CaminoJohn

    Avoiding the breakfast trap?

    I usually buy a large yogurt drink the night before. (It keeps refrigerated or not) Drink it on my way to the first open bar, get a great cafe con leche standing at the bar, then walk till about 10 when Spanish breakfast begins. Most bars have a tortilla prepared by then. (Sometimes you have to...
  2. CaminoJohn

    Favorite Camino animal picture

    One of my fav pics.
  3. CaminoJohn

    Ten years ago today.

    Ten years ago today, I began walking 500 miles on what was to be a month long journey across Spain on the Camino de Santiago. In truth that journey has never stopped. My life and my family's life has changed because of it. The enduring friendships and love I encountered and all the ripple...
  4. CaminoJohn

    The camino tan

  5. CaminoJohn

    Camino angels - origin?

    Of course. But the revitalization of the camino and its use by a world wide population, including those familiar with the American trails, only dates to the 1980's or so.
  6. CaminoJohn

    Camino angels - origin?

    "Camino Angel" may come from the very long tradition, here in the states, of being a "Trail Angel" on one of the three long distances trails here; the Appalachian Trail, the Pacific Crest Trail and the Continental Divide Trail. In this tradition a "trail angel" is someone who provides...
  7. CaminoJohn

    guess who's coming tomorrow!

    A camino friend is now my sister in law!
  8. CaminoJohn

    Are there any friends of ........... out there?

    Haha! Your post heading is deceiving! In the "old" days, if you wanted to be discreet about being gay, you would say "I'm a friend of Dorothy's" or ask "Is he a friend of Dorothy's?" In homage to Judy Garland.
  9. CaminoJohn

    French pilgrim arrested for graffiti on Camino mojones

    I don't like this graffiti and I am glad he was arrested and hopefully will perform some kind of community service. However, the entire camino is a created built environment that has attained its ritual pilgrimage status through use. The placement of stones, twigs, and yes graffiti is a part of...
  10. CaminoJohn

    Accommodation - St.James Day fiesta/weekend in SdC ???

    On my 3 camino's I have always stayed in Santiago during fiesta. I have been able to get accommodations on arrival a day or so ahead of schedule, but I also reserve for the 24th and 25th. Though I do know people who just arrive and get rooms on those days. I recommend the place below. The staff...
  11. CaminoJohn

    Allergic to Mold - Can you tell me which Albergues to specifically avoid?

    Hi Linda, I don't know that much about molds and allergies, but it would seem to me more helpful if you tell us about what and where the molds grow that you are allergic to. Pretty much all the buildings you will encounter; churches,restaurants,hotels, albergues, are in old buildings. Does this...
  12. CaminoJohn

    OUCH!!!...a depressing thing about a return to the Camino

    Every time I walk, I go on a shopping spree in Santiago because I "just can't wear these clothes another day!". I look and feel great. Then, I get home and after 2 months I can barely wear them. Sigh.
  13. CaminoJohn

    The Camino has ruined my footwear wardrobe...

    Yes! I too gained an inch in length and went from an already wide 3E to 4E! I remember the horrified look on a Swedish pilgrims face when I told her I had to throw out all my shoes after my first camino! I live in a place of small feet and can't just go shoe shopping. .I have to order all my...
  14. CaminoJohn

    Getting Fit

    Hi all! I really like all of the suggestions for training. I have used most of them in different combinations for my 3 caminos. Two other sugesstions I would make for strengthening and protecting your leg tendons and knees. I read a report that Europeans, as they age, have greater balance and...
  15. CaminoJohn

    Jewellery in Leon

    Found the shop, but the website is down...may be closed, but right off camino.. http://vocespropias.paginaok.com/
  16. CaminoJohn

    Jewellery in Leon

    On the street running next to Basilica de San Isidoro there was a local artist coop..don't know name or whether its still there .. great stuff..if stand in front of the basilica it on the right.
  17. CaminoJohn

    Photos: Camino Animals

    Lisa T I have a shot of those horses on the Route Napoleon too!
  18. CaminoJohn

    Looking for falcon269

    Oh! Sent from my ZTE V768 using Camino de Santiago Forum mobile app
  19. CaminoJohn

    Looking for falcon269

    If you look at the thread "Why has no money"...just further down from this thread..you will see falcon has posted..click on his avatar and you should be able to pm him..hope that works! Sent from my ZTE V768 using Camino de Santiago Forum mobile app
  20. CaminoJohn

    Camino Romance

    Thank you all for sharing! It is so nice to see that the majority of responses were positive. The wedding is on Wednesday!

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