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  1. MarkyD

    Water, water...

    I usually carry 2L bag in backpack, but rarely fill it to max., so it probably would be 1.5 litres. I drink about 0.5L before breakfast stop. I then have a 1L bottle in a front pouch, which I use to top up as I go, depending on distance between "refill opportunities" and temperatures. For long...
  2. MarkyD

    Afraid of top bed without fence

    Get one with a red "night light" feature, works great for navigating the bunk-dorm-corridor-bathroom route without disturbing the masses
  3. MarkyD

    Cancelling Camino - Soliciting Advice

    And Ponte de Lima is worth visiting for a day at least!
  4. MarkyD

    Duo Lingo or Something Else?

    Firstly, asking if learning South American Spanish is a big deal, is a bit like asking if learning American English is a big deal. Spanish is Spanish, just like English is English. Obviously, there will be differences in accent and some pronunciation, there might also be slightly different uses...
  5. MarkyD

    Finisterre -it’s raining cats and dogs- should I just sleep in?

    It's very windy and raining heavy here in Madrid if that's any consolation! After the extension to the long hot summer, it's been a blessing to be honest. I think Finisterre has its charm too, not least for being the birthplace of the inventor, Alexander Finisterre, of the Spanish version of...
  6. MarkyD

    August heatwave on camino

    I live in Madrid and the heat is severe at the moment. I'd say the NW of Spain would be better for walking, so the Invierno from Ponferrada would be my suggestion. You could also walk the extension from Santiago - Muxia - Finisterre if you've never done it before. I'm thinking of doing it...
  7. MarkyD

    Albergue idea - group snorers together, away from non-snorers

    Could this be a question to create responses for the fun of it? If so, here we go. Maybe we should also consider separating the following from those who demand peace and quiet: bag rustlers, early risers, mobile phone light users, mobile phone alarm users, smelly feet, farters and people who get...
  8. MarkyD

    Addicted to Spain

    That's the very thing that could work in your favour. Many things in Spain are made easier by who you know, rather than what you can do. If you can flash some kind of Spanish royalty card, then you never know what doors might open for you. Also, as in most places, having money to pay for one's...
  9. MarkyD

    Addicted to Spain

    Hi Luka, these are very interesting observations. Spanish people are very friendly and welcoming, but to become close friends takes time. The language of the locals will always be a challenge, but my advice is to join in anyway, at least to not feel that you can't join in if you want to. Many...
  10. MarkyD

    Addicted to Spain

    That's interesting, because a family member of mine lives in Pontevedra and he has spent a lot of his time involved in the use of robots used for disarming mines and bombs. He's coming up to retirement within the next 5 years, although in Spain that is 60 years of age for military personnel...
  11. MarkyD

    Addicted to Spain

    Sounds like a plan! I moved here initially in 2005, then went back to the UK again in 2011. I moved back to Spain (Madrid) again in 2017, the plan is to stay this time. My situation is a bit different, because I've been travelling to Spain from the UK almost every 2 or 3 years since the 60s. My...
  12. MarkyD

    A hard landing upon returning home

    Having read your post and a selection of the numerous replies, I'm not sure what I could add that may be of any help. What I can say is that one of the biggest things that struck me from my first Camino experience was the simple fact that it's a journey and so too is life. Special moments are...
  13. MarkyD

    Efrén González QR code

    Isn't he someone that promotes the Camino de Santiago and many other routes? He gave up his previous job to dedicate himself to this as a way of making a living as well as helping provide information for other pilgrims and travellers who may be thinking of embarking on the route. I don't...
  14. MarkyD

    Making lemonade

    If you're still there and have time, there are some wonderful underground Bodegas in some villages close to the city.
  15. MarkyD

    John Brierley is seriously ill - an invitation to send messages of thanks and support.

    Thank you for letting us know and giving us the opportunity to express our gratitude to A LEGEND of the Camino de Santiago. His dedication and service to the Camino de Santiago will always be in our hearts and be felt in the ground where so many footprints have passed. Our thoughts and prayers...
  16. MarkyD

    Photo book or blog documenting your camino

    I used a small notebook (paper) with a pen for writing, I took hundreds of photos and made short videos of photo compilations with an app on my phone. I met a few people who used sketchbooks to make drawings or small sketch paintings of specific significant moments during their Camino. I'm...
  17. MarkyD

    Being awakened in the dark ?

    Good luck with that one! Unfortunately, despite the altruistic aims of going on a pilgrimage, people are often unaware of others, or they just think of themselves and their own journey. It's also part and parcel of albergue dormitory life to hear all kinds of sounds, smell all kinds of odours...
  18. MarkyD

    buying watercolours in Spain

    This is an arty question and I'm only a hobbyist at watercolour painting. However, as I live in Spain I paint a lot from photos I take and some plein air stuff. The greens are always more varied in the wetter areas of Spain, such as Galicia and towns and villages on the Camino del Norte. A...
  19. MarkyD

    buying watercolours in Spain

    Absolutely, I live in Madrid and I am a fan of DS watercolour paints. You can get them in Bellas Artes Jeco in Madrid and Vpiera Bellas Artes in Barcelona, both have online shopping options. There is also another online store called Artemiranda.
  20. MarkyD

    Help me to sort my head out please?

    Hi Lhollo, just ti say that I read your post to the end and the replies so far. As always with questions on this forum, or any other, you'll get varied responses. This may help or hinder your decision making process. I'm not good on planning ahead, so my decisions tend to be guided by feelings...

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