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  1. Ivan_Prada

    The Camino Will Provide

    Thank you, good_old_shoes. Your words were really moving, very beautiful meaning of Camino that should be applied to the daily world and for ourself whenever we reach to that crossroad in our life’s and decide the way to follow. Iván
  2. Ivan_Prada

    Duo Lingo or Something Else?

    Good for you, Robo! I recall you presented this issue before, and I told you not to mind if the Spanish was from either Spain or Latin America. I’m from the Caribbean and our accent is different from those of Central and South America. All the countries have their local idioms that may...
  3. Ivan_Prada

    Live : Los Reyes Magos on TVE

    Thank you, Sabsp for this information on the traditional celebration of “Los Reyes Magos”. Having a Hispanic background myself, it is a celebration never missed in our household. Feliz Día de Reyes to all here on the Forum and the presents the Reyes Magos brings do manifest in: Faith, Hope and...
  4. Ivan_Prada

    Which are the most 'traditional' routes from a Historical perspective?

    Hi Robo: I can mention at least two Caminos with historical and religious meanings for your consideration. The first is the Camino del Cid (The Way of El Cid), you can find information here: http://en.caminodelcid.org.this is a long “Camino” as it goes across Spain from Castilla to the South to...
  5. Ivan_Prada

    Succinct advice

    Small steps, also takes to great goals.
  6. Ivan_Prada

    Toilet paper on the camino

    Maybe this is very applicable for those who do such things.
  7. Ivan_Prada

    Early morning coffee

    Hope this helps; definition from Wikipedia : A coffee percolator is a type of pot used for the brewing of coffee by continually cycling the boiling or nearly boiling brew through the grounds using gravity until the required strength is reached. https://en.m.wikipedia.org › wiki Coffee...
  8. Ivan_Prada

    Early morning coffee

    Well, I’m not coffee addicted but I do understand you. What I cannot miss is a great, freshly squeezed orange juice after breakfast that includes, of course, “una taza de café con leche”. So, for all you coffee addicted, I include this image.
  9. Ivan_Prada

    Ordering coffee in Spain with skim milk?

    Hi Marbe2: You can also first ask if the place does has skimmed milk (leche desnatada) available.
  10. Ivan_Prada

    Cafe con Leche / Coffee on the Camino: Enquiring Coffee Lovers want to know!!

    Well, in Southeast Florida espresso coffee is very popular and is called: Café Cubano. It is a type of espresso that has its origins in Cuba. Is is sweetened using the first brew of the espresso machine to create a sweet foam that later is added to the rest of espresso brew. This can be drink...
  11. Ivan_Prada

    Cafe con Leche / Coffee on the Camino: Enquiring Coffee Lovers want to know!!

    Ok, breakfast time…..
  12. Ivan_Prada

    Let's Start A Pilgrim's Albergue in Santiago de Compostela!

    BTW, I am a retired accountant. 😃🤪😁
  13. Ivan_Prada

    Lines for the Compostela and Certificate for Distance

    Hi, @morrisjo: Hope this helps you to obtain both the Compostela and distance certificate. As @Tincatinker mentioned, is good to pre-register, so this is the link for that purpose: https://catedral.df-server.info/agencias/Banderas.aspx?ind=1 Have Buen Camino.
  14. Ivan_Prada

    St. James gets a face lift?

    St. Theresa of Avila said: “God writes straight on crooked lines.” As you mentioned the way God’s way in “communicating” with you.
  15. Ivan_Prada

    A question about walking sticks...

    When we our share of CF, as soon we entered into Santiago, began to carry our poles on our side. We could not find our rubber tips and though not fair to contribute to extra noise. 😁😄😀🤪😃
  16. Ivan_Prada

    Compostelas for Dummies

    I do also agree. There should be something posted into the resources section of the Forum with the explanations for each of the different scenarios. At the present moment, we have t2andreo (Tom) doing his volunteer service at PO. Pretty sure he would create a post on the on hand experience...
  17. Ivan_Prada

    Voluntario Program restarting in June 2021

    Welcome back, Tom. You were missed; shall include you in our prayer for full recovery. Ivan
  18. Ivan_Prada

    Poll Where do you come from?

    Well, to add more confusion to this melting pot. My roots are from Galicia (Eastern Ourense Province), I was born in the Caribbean (Cuba), then raised in Puerto Rico, later in life moved to South Florida where currently live. So, this makes me what? A Hispano-Cubanrrican-American....... 😎😃😄😷...
  19. Ivan_Prada

    What Unexpected item did you find in your pack when you got home?

    Be certain as into what direction you open the beer, it may become a shower.... Iván
  20. Ivan_Prada

    Food and Drink of the Way!

    Home made Membrillo con queso in Arzua. Very tasty desert, after a delicious dinner.

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