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  1. geraldkelly

    Camino from Luxembourg

    I used to live around there and I've walked parts of this route at various times. There are official way markings and information boards so the route is known locally but I have no idea how many people actually walk it. There's another route which comes up the Mosel river from Koblenz and enters...
  2. geraldkelly

    4-week experience of being a Hospitalero

    "And it is such a shame because this minority of self-absorbed people really ruin it for everyone else" They only ruin it if you let them. Thanks for all your for work.
  3. geraldkelly

    How to cross hazardous streams safely

    I haven't read all the comments on here so excuse me if somebody has already said this. The best advice is don't take risks. It's not worth it. Before starting walking: look at the weather, look at the recent weather, inform yourself about any streams on your day's walk, and make a decision...
  4. geraldkelly

    National passport in card form

    I've been using an Irish passport card in Spain for years. I've never had a problem.
  5. geraldkelly

    My experience using booking agency for accommodation & bag transport

    Well, may next time (if there is a next time) you'd just walk it carrying your own bag and staying in albergues. I can't guarantee there won't be any spiders.
  6. geraldkelly

    Discarded face masks

    I think that's the first rule of wilderness hiking.
  7. geraldkelly

    Camping on the Camino?

    There was a discussion about wild camping on the Via de la Plata Facebook group. I did some investigating about the legal situation. I've described what I found out on the FAQ page of the Via website and have also put it on the Camino Francés FAQ. It's here...
  8. geraldkelly

    Things to do in Sarria

    Things to do in Sarria: start walking.
  9. geraldkelly

    Camino Rage on the last 100km

    I know there’s constant discussion on the last 100km of the Camino Francés from Sarria to Santiago so I thought I’d add my take on this. Sarria to Santiago Sarria is the main starting point for people who are walking the last 100km. If you're walking in summer you will notice a sudden increase...
  10. geraldkelly

    Pound Euro rate

    "For the majority of forum members" This discussion is entirely irrelevant.
  11. geraldkelly

    What are some Common Camino Misconceptions?

    It’s a misconception that: The Camino Francés (meaning the whole thing) is very busy in summer.
  12. geraldkelly

    I Need a Hiking Buddy

    Tell you boss what you do in your free time is none of their business.
  13. geraldkelly

    Compostelas for Dummies

    Thanks, yes, that's what I had understood. This is for a book however I fully expect it to have change by next summer.
  14. geraldkelly

    Pilgrim Menus - what are your favourite items?

    OK, thanks to everyone who answered my question. Gerald
  15. geraldkelly

    Pilgrim Menus - what are your favourite items?

    Hi I'd like to ask people's opinions. What are your favourtie items from a Pilgrim Menus? Personally I usually go for sopa or ensalada verde for starter and then lomo or pollo for main course. For dessert I usually go for yogurt which I keep for breakfast. Gerald
  16. geraldkelly

    Compostelas for Dummies

    I'm not sure I understand. Did you just request two places in the queue that you've no intention of using?
  17. geraldkelly

    Compostelas for Dummies

    A question (and apologies if this has already been asked). If someone doesn't have a smart phone can they go to the office with a friend and they both register their details using the same phone and email address?
  18. geraldkelly

    A question about walking sticks...

    Thank you everybody who tried to answer my question. It seems about 40% of pilgrims carry walking sticks (in one way or another). And it's mostly older people. That generally confirms my own observations. Gerald
  19. geraldkelly

    A question about walking sticks...

    A pair of walking sticks?
  20. geraldkelly

    A question about walking sticks...

    Hi This is a question for people who've already walked the Camino Francés. From your observations what percentage of pilgrims use walking sticks on the Camino Francés? And by walking sticks I mean the metal sticks with are specifically designed for walking and which are used in pairs...

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