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  1. Theresa Brandon

    Holy Week Experience

    I was lucky to be in Ferrol for one of the Semana Santa parades in 2022. It was an amazing experience. (The thumbnails look low quality but you should be able to click on them to see a high res image).
  2. Theresa Brandon

    Food to bring to Spanish friend from US

    Penzeys has really great spices including some unique regional USA blends. I always keep a few of their gift boxes on hand for spur of the moment gifts. https://www.penzeys.com/
  3. Theresa Brandon

    Food to bring to Spanish friend from US

    Chugwater Chili seasoning
  4. Theresa Brandon

    You can invite a companion on Camino, but you can't make them walk (in preparation)!

    Get the contact info for local taxi drivers at your accommodation each day. The Ingles has sections that are very rural so it isn't always going to be easy to find a taxi if you need one between towns. Whats App is a good way to communicate with taxi drivers. (And a translation app if needed)...
  5. Theresa Brandon

    You can invite a companion on Camino, but you can't make them walk (in preparation)!

    Make sure she is training on lots of hills and is using (and bringing hiking poles). Consider sending her bag ahead each day. Make sure she brings a comfortable day pack, too. Or send her belongings ahead in a duffle and carry her regular pack with a "few" snacks ;) Look at the elevation for...
  6. Theresa Brandon

    July 2023 Europe heat wave? How hot is it on the Camino?

    If you take the Senda Litoral (not the Coastal) from Porto you should have sea breezes to help keep you cooler.
  7. Theresa Brandon

    Laundry advice

    I use Breezeo, too. I let everything soak in a dry bag and agitate it once in awhile. (Long soaking is the key to getting everything clean). Breezeo doesn't suds up or make a lot of foam so one rinse is usually enough. I spot treat with a few drops of Dawn detergent (which I also use as shampoo)...
  8. Theresa Brandon

    Photo book or blog documenting your camino

    I make large (12 x 12) photobooks through Walgreens. I do my own layouts but there are automated options, too. Don't order them to be printed at the store, the quality isn't as good as having them printed off site (shipped to store or home). Wait for a coupon before you order one. I usually...
  9. Theresa Brandon

    Where do ( did ) you walk ( locally ) in 2022?

    https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/i-didnt-walk-the-whole-camino-ingles.58745/#post-1078562
  10. Theresa Brandon

    Camino de Santiago game

    Looks like a board game will be available, too https://www.educaborras.com/producto/19331/
  11. Theresa Brandon

    buying watercolours in Spain

    QOR Cadmium Yellow Medium, Quinadacrone Magenta, maybe Ultramarine(?)
  12. Theresa Brandon

    buying watercolours in Spain

    I like the Daniel Smith Primatek line, especially the granulating colors, for foliage and rocks - they practically paint themselves. I use a very limited palette for travel - Green Gold, Green Apatite, Cascade Green. Lunar Violet for shadows and shades. Mummy Bauxite for browns. I supplement...
  13. Theresa Brandon

    Artists on Camino

    Thanks for the mention @chinacat! Here is a thread with my first Camino sketchbook (which won a Pilgrim journal contest in 2019). I've since done several more Caminos and sketchbooks and am finishing up my most recent, the Portugues from last month...
  14. Theresa Brandon

    Random thing that made you smile on Camino?

    Being escorted through tiny villages by local dogs, who would lead us to the edge of town and then turn around to go back home. And meeting Gucci, this happy little dog, partially paralyzed. After I took her photo, her owner handed me her leash and headed into the local bar/cafe, then joined my...
  15. Theresa Brandon

    What does your Google Maps in Spain look like?

    Camino Ingles from Ferrol and Coruna
  16. Theresa Brandon

    women if your hair tangles easily...

    I use a similar brush but I remove the handle/case and just take the insert. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LG6X447/?tag=casaivar02-20
  17. Theresa Brandon

    women if your hair tangles easily...

    I'm going to bring a very tiny bottle of Argan Oil.
  18. Theresa Brandon

    Where do ( did ) you walk ( locally ) in 2022?

    Northern Illinois, icy and cold, today was foggy and "warmer"
  19. Theresa Brandon

    Where do ( did ) you walk ( locally ) in 2022?

    Northern Illinois. Red Tail Hawk.
  20. Theresa Brandon

    On the Camino: One Day at a Time, one Photo at a Time 8.0

    Ferrol, 2018, CI

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