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  1. Melensdad

    Camino coffee

    Double shots of espresso for me. Loved them on the Camino. Still love them. No Sugar!!! Not sure why they kept trying to push the sugar for the espresso shots. And some buttered toast. There was a lot of good espresso and almost as much good bread along the trail.
  2. Melensdad

    Snoring in albergue!

    I had zero problems finding an outlet.
  3. Melensdad

    Snoring in albergue!

    Glad I could help. FWIW, I own several backpacks. All my larger packs (40L and over) carry far more comfortably, and carry more weight, while 'feeling' lighter than my smaller packs. The reason for this is that the larger packs are more adjustable for torso length, have real weight supporting...
  4. Melensdad

    Snoring in albergue!

    I had no issues finding plugs. As in zero issues. Other than using a slightly larger backpack (40L) to carry the machine, hose & mask, which I thing was actually more comfortable to carry because the pack had a 'real' suspension system, my Camino experience was no different that those who did...
  5. Melensdad

    Snoring in albergue!

    I snore. I snore like a freight train. Rattle the bunks. Shake the floor. Vibrate the walls sort of snoring. Because of this I took a travel C-Pap machine and people gladly allowed me to have access to a power outlet so I could use it every night. There are now 3 brands of which I am aware...
  6. Melensdad

    Menu del dia or Menu de peregrino?

    There are plenty of places to eat local food along the Frances. Granted the smaller villages have almost no choices but that is when you visit the deli and bakery and buy meats, fresh made bread, local cheeses, etc. We got lucky and hit market day a couple times when the trucks were bringing...
  7. Melensdad

    Menu del dia or Menu de peregrino?

    I speak only enough Spanish to order Whisky, secure a bed and find a bathroom. My advice stands. Many of the tourist restaurants offered both. Neither good. We sought out places that primarily catered to locals wherever possible.
  8. Melensdad

    Menu del dia or Menu de peregrino?

    NEITHER Eat local food in the local bars, cafes and restaurants! Granted that is not always possible, but is is possible in more places than people think. Find a local place, meet the local people, interact and learn/immerse yourself in the local culture. The pilgrim meals are typically...
  9. Melensdad

    What really is the pilgrim experience?

    Some of it is rural. But I considered a lot of it suburban. When you can see towns in the distance, in more than 1 direction, that is not, to my mind, rural. But to others it might be rural so we can just agree that you don't go too far in between villages, towns and cities. Not really our...
  10. Melensdad

    What really is the pilgrim experience?

    I'm a wilderness backpacker, not used to the urban/suburban walks like the Camino and I consider them totally different experiences. So I used some expensive outdoor gear on my Camino but it was because that was the type of gear I already owned. The Camino is a series of "day hikes" from...
  11. Melensdad

    Cocoon Insect Shield TravelSheet silk

    My family uses the Sea To Summit products and have always been happy with them.
  12. Melensdad

    Your accommodation doesn't make you a pilgrim!

    In a different thread I brought this up too! I'm amazed pilgrims eat the horrid "Pilgrims Meals" night after night after night. Go eat with the Spaniards in their cafes, bars and restaurants! We ate breakfast and lunch with pilgrims, shared stories and made friends along the route but we...
  13. Melensdad

    Your accommodation doesn't make you a pilgrim!

    My wife and I stayed in several Albergues along the path but quickly realized that there were other options that were nearly the same price for pilgrims walking in 2's or even groups up to 4. We could get a bed in an Albergue for about $10 a night (varies by location) or we could get a private...
  14. Melensdad

    Not Drinking and Meals

    I think the cans are closer to 11 ounces as many are only 330ml. FWIW we paid anywhere from 1 to 2.5 Euro for a can of Kaz, most places were 1 to 1.5 Euro. But a couple places were more expensive. Personally I preferred Aquarius Limon, far less acidic and non-carbonated. Coca Cola was 1.5 to...
  15. Melensdad

    10 TIPS to Prevent Identity Theft while Traveling

    Regarding only 1 credit card. Its not take only one, it is use only 1. I take 2 credit cards, one is kept hidden in a security belt and one is used.
  16. Melensdad

    10 TIPS to Prevent Identity Theft while Traveling

    I follow most of these, but also do a few other things. As suggested below, I weed out all non-essential items from my wallet. But then I also make 2 photocopies my credit cards/debit cards/passport/drivers license that are carried. 1 of those photocopies is left at home in my safe where it...
  17. Melensdad

    Packing Travel Hack - Check this out!

    No.
  18. Melensdad

    What Count the Most : Your Passion for the Camino or the Carry Bag weight ?

    It wouldn't matter to 95% of the pilgrims if it was 8.23 or 8.5kg. The key is to carry a comfortable weight, and what is comfortable in your living room is not necessarily going to be comfortable after 50, 100, or 250km. I tend to put emphasis on the suspension system of the backpack. Some...
  19. Melensdad

    Packing Travel Hack - Check this out!

    Great minds think alike . . . or is it simple minds? We call it a "Skivvy Roll" and its been discussed here before => https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/skivvy-roll-how-to-pack-clothes-for-the-day.33143/#post-296427
  20. Melensdad

    Where did you walk today?

    Flew down from Chicago to North Carolina last night, hit the trails at Hanging Rock State Park. Hiked 3 trails, circled the lake, climbed up to Wolf Rock and climbed up to the top of Hanging Rock. Temps were in the low 80's when we started, topped out at 97 when we were walking down from the...

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