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  1. gidivet

    How do you train for the Camino?

    This is a useful discussion. I trained for my first camino but my attitude has changed. I discovered that I love walking so it is now part of my lifestyle. I live close to the South Downs, which is a blessing. There are many options to discover new trails and never get bored. And finally, I try...
  2. gidivet

    How do you train for the Camino?

    Trail gaiters may work for you. Costs less than new shoes.
  3. gidivet

    A 'One Word' Why?

    Freedom Camino Francés, looking down towards Río Pisuerga and Itero de la Vega.
  4. gidivet

    Are we making it all too easy?

    I love reading (no, devouring) every crumb of information about the Camino. I did it before my first camino, and I keep doing it every time. I'm not concerned about knowing the practical details in advance, because months of meticulous planning (and dreaming) cannot prepare one for the moment...
  5. gidivet

    Shave and a Haircut in Santiago?

    For me the shave and haircut I had in Santiago was a step back into the reality of an imminent return to my home and work. It was a ritual shedding of the camino and a very relaxing experience.
  6. gidivet

    Shave and a Haircut in Santiago?

    I think I went to the same barbershop. I went there in 2014, and received a proper old fashioned shave with a cut throat razor. The chair was of the vibrating kind, so properly fell asleep. Luckily didn't wake up in someone's meat pie. Ref: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweeney_Todd
  7. gidivet

    GPS vs Smart Phone for route tracking

    Certainly worth testing then. I find it has good accuracy up to about 10 metres, but if there are two paths close together to choose from you have to look at the map. Also, the app probably doesn't know the actual Camino route, just the shortest way to get to your destination using footpaths...
  8. gidivet

    GPS vs Smart Phone for route tracking

    Hi KerryG The Komoot app automatically uploads the tracked routes. You can share it from the website like I did, or you can simply share it automatically to your "followers". However, I have to ask myself this question - do people really need to know my every step on the Camino? I use these...
  9. gidivet

    GPS vs Smart Phone for route tracking

    I have been using Endomondo for tracking my walks for several years. I do find a difference between using it in airplane mode vs with mobile network connected. I think it records less accurately when used offline. At the moment it doesn't look like you can download and use offline maps with this...
  10. gidivet

    Best breakfast along the Way

    A year ago I happened upon a fiesta in Grañón and one of the stalls was selling freshly made churros. It was very interesting to see the making them from scratch and delicious! Grañón happens to be one of my favourite Camino places.
  11. gidivet

    Best breakfast along the Way

    ...because we're hobbitses.
  12. gidivet

    The Top Ten Things I've Learned from this Forum

    Awesome post - very encouraging. Thanks!
  13. gidivet

    Drinking problem?

    Yes, alcohol free beer was freely available and much better quality than in England. I often enjoyed cerveza sin alcohol at lunch time as a refreshing alternative to sweet soft drinks.
  14. gidivet

    Wishing my life away.

    I have this infection too. My first Camino finished on 1 June and I just couldn't stay away. I'm due to travel to Pamplona on 19 September to "try out my new boots and insoles" for a week.
  15. gidivet

    Top or bottom bunk...and why?

    I quickly learnt to wear flip flops for going up bunk ladders. About the question: As long as there is an electrical outlet I don't really mind if it is top or bottom bunk. I need it for the CPAP machine. Edit - I don't really like top bunks without rails.
  16. gidivet

    Feeling quite dissapointed and haven't even started my way

    Dear Cangab37 How wonderful that you have 10 days to walk with your mother on the Camino! I hope that after reading all the many comments you will experience the love and support that I truly experienced on this forum and also whilst walking the Camino. I considered myself privileged that I...
  17. gidivet

    What kind of bathrooms?

    I have a mini backpack which is quite water resistant. It contained a change of clothes, soap and some valuables which couldn't be left in the dorm. I always found at least one hook in the shower cubicles to hang the bag. Dirty clothes and towel went through the shoulder straps. Worked well.
  18. gidivet

    How to measure the distance?

    Edit - just a word if warning: I measured Endomondo with all connections apart from GPS switched off against a friend's tracking device and found it was less accurate. It underestimated the distance. I've since walked the Camino Frances and hardly ever used my phone for navigation. The guidebook...
  19. gidivet

    Happy Easter pilgrims

    Happy Easter to my fellow pilgrims. I hope to see some of you this coming week! I had a pilgrim blessing during the Easter Sunday service this morning, very special.
  20. gidivet

    Where did you walk today?

    I love the wonderful photos posted on this thread. I live in West Sussex on the coast, and most of my walks are either on the promenade at the beach, or since the weather has been getting a bit drier I've been walking on the South Downs and in a local nature reserve called Kingley Vale...

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