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  1. Rajy62

    Spanish Language School?

    Yes. In 2015 I got injured at the start of the VDLP. My return flight was some 6 weeks away. So to kill that time I went to Valencia and enrolled at "hispania" Spanish language school. Ended up doing Level1 and 2 over 2 months. Wonderful school. I even rented room through them. I highly...
  2. Rajy62

    Paella

    Looks good. But, where is the fish?
  3. Rajy62

    Peaceloving American...

    I would put a shell on my pack and identify myself as a fellow pilgrim....
  4. Rajy62

    What's your average pace?

    I often wonder why I am a very slow walker. People who are much older than me seems to walk pass me, even some who are heavier seems to walk lot faster. On a flat surface I can do 3-4 km/hr. Considerably slower if I go uphill or downhill. When i hear people behind me, I usually stop and look at...
  5. Rajy62

    Has anyone had a haircut on the Camino?

    Of course there are hair salons in all major cities you would pass through (Pamplona, Burgos, Leon etc). Why not shave your head or cut it short enough and wear a hat.
  6. Rajy62

    What are the Alberge beds like?

    Typical....
  7. Rajy62

    Lost for words....

    Lee, I admire the openness in expressing your emotions. Perhaps, the Camino is meant to provide the space to deal with your griefs.... Buen Camino.
  8. Rajy62

    Another one bites the dust

    I am curious to find out how the Mafate shoes held up?
  9. Rajy62

    When to pick an alternate route

    It does seem unusually high volume this summer. I am not sure when in Sept you are leaving. I started Sept 26th. Never faced any accommodation issues. Except few private alb were closed towards the end of October. I would not worry about alternate routes just for finding beds. If you start...
  10. Rajy62

    What song are you leaving your partner as you start your camino.

    Dusty trails by Lucius, acoustic version....
  11. Rajy62

    How much money /day?

    Eat good meal every night 10eu Since breakfast is not healthy, so tortilla in the morning with cofee 5 eu snack/lunch 5 eu alberque 10-12 eu 25 -30 eu/day
  12. Rajy62

    Scientific Study shows benefits of hiking

    so true. i have gone through significant transformation after two caminos....broken few bones too. still wants to keep walking. its like meditation for me.
  13. Rajy62

    Have I gotten the wrong idea?

    Yes I also came across some alberques run by the nuns, asking for proof if you were married. otherwise separate domes.
  14. Rajy62

    Upload Problem

    Of course if you have many pictures, easier to publish them elsewhere (e.g google+, fb, flickr etc.) and then just post a link to that album here.
  15. Rajy62

    Caminante, no hay Camino

    Beautiful. High quality production too. I think the verses of the Juan Manuel Serrat's song were extracts from Antonio Machado's poems.
  16. Rajy62

    Where was I?

    You are becoming very tech savy!
  17. Rajy62

    Maintaining strength training on Camino.

    Incorporating trekking poles into your walk brings your upper body equally into the daily workout, and do lots of stretching,
  18. Rajy62

    Because I'm happy!! :)

    These kids know how to be happy .. https://www.facebook.com/bcserna/videos/vb.925281844150269/945337565478030/?type=2&theater
  19. Rajy62

    Because I'm happy!! :)

    very happy pilgrims
  20. Rajy62

    how steep is the climb on the first day

    Have you tried to call? In case Orisson if full, try Huntto which is 3km before orisson: http://www.gites-de-france-64.com/huntto/

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