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  1. Jacobus

    Wine geeks on Camino

    Putside of la Rioja I found lots of good wines in Navarre, Cacabelos and Ribera del Douro. My favourite by far was the wines of Villafranca del Bierzo made from the Mencia grape. The history of this region is interesting. Apparently a few hundred years ago French immigrants settled in the valley...
  2. Jacobus

    Your preferred sello (stamp)

    The obvious answer for me is the Cathedral cello which appears twice on each of my completed passports. It is a symbol of the result of the completed pilgrimage. Cheers
  3. Jacobus

    Brands of tea in Spain

    Yorkshire Gold…just st sayin
  4. Jacobus

    What are some Common Camino Misconceptions?

    Its a misconception that it is my Camino. Its a misconception that the Camino provides. It is a misconception that any one method of using poles, carrying equipment, wearing of clothing has a defined correct method. It is a misconception that I am correct.😜
  5. Jacobus

    Typical day - albergues - advice for first timer :)

    Hi Mark, Welcome Some don’ts Don’t put your backpack on the beds Don’t take a lower bunk unless your age/health/abilities dictate or it is all that is left. Don’t save beds for someone else Don’t use a chair unless you have chosen an upper bunk. Don’t bogart the shower😱 Don’t forget to have a...
  6. Jacobus

    First Timers Looking for Advice

    You can do the Portuguese 3 times in 45 days from Porto. If you need to stretch the time start in Lisbon with a few days exploring and don’t forget Sintra. The walk up to Porto and sample the goods there. Both sides of the Douro river offer excellent wine and of course Port. Its 13-15 days to...
  7. Jacobus

    Second time still a charm - or looking to repeat past experiences?

    I have several solutions. Let me explain… I have walked the entire CF 3 times. The first time I did the classic stages as per the guidebook by Milan Bravo Lozano. I attached myself to a “family” and for the most part stayed within that pod for the entire Camino. That was in 2008. I did not use...
  8. Jacobus

    The Top Ten Things I've Learned from this Forum

    Yikes! That’s a new one.
  9. Jacobus

    The Top Ten Things I've Learned from this Forum

    Here is a very important one. Only use cash machines at a bank that is open. If it eats your card you won’t have to wait to get it back. Being Canadian I found Santander Bank reliable and never had a problem with debit or credit cards.
  10. Jacobus

    Pilgrim Menus - what are your favourite items?

    In Navarra. The white asparagus with the delicious cream sauce. My favourite meal was a sea bass with potatoes and veggies at Casa Ramon in Molinaseca.
  11. Jacobus

    My Camino regret!

    a brief quote about regret that I adhere to when I am strong enough.
  12. Jacobus

    What to do and not to do in a Refugio/Albergue

    😂😂
  13. Jacobus

    What to do and not to do in a Refugio/Albergue

    That happened on the first stage of the Inglés. Several experienced pilgrims removed the articles with the help of the hospitalero..
  14. Jacobus

    What to do and not to do in a Refugio/Albergue

    Further to the ATM note; only ise an ATM when the bank/business is open.
  15. Jacobus

    Arrows and a subtle reminder

    Hi! While grocery shopping in a large supermarket the other day I was reminded of the camino in a very subtle way. The aisles of the store were marked as one way due to social distancing requirements. While I had no problems following the arrows most everyone else just ignored them. In fact I...
  16. Jacobus

    What a week!

    Your great great grandchildren will be telling this story! Hope your family is safe and happy!
  17. Jacobus

    Getting Cash on the Camino?

    Maybe stating the obvious here but make sure you use atm’s only when the bank is open in case you have issues that can’t be resolved with the machine and it keeps your card as security. BC Jim
  18. Jacobus

    Pilgrim "customs"?

    I think collecting stamps is more of a lodging requirement than a tradtion or custom. It is part of the infrastructure of the albergue shelter system. Rules governing the collection for stamps originate in the church somewhere. It also helps prove that you have walked the last 100 k and didn’t...
  19. Jacobus

    Pilgrim "customs"?

    On my first Camino in 2008 I went to my Parish Priest and asked for his blessing for my trip. He refused initially until I explained what it was I was about to undertake. He knew what a pilgrimage was but nothing specific to Santiago. It was quite awkward as my expectation was that it would be...
  20. Jacobus

    Pilgrim "customs"?

    In 2017 I carried a small portion of my brothers ashes from Porto to Santiago. That was my 8th Camino. While living he always expressed an interest in my pilgrimages. He never quite managed to commit to it. Near the end he was not a healthy man so I carried him after he passed. That was more for...

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