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  1. november_moon

    GPS

    I think it is important to decide how you want to use the GPS information. If it's just for navigation, then as a couple people have mentioned, you really don't need it at all - a paper map and sign posts are enough - but if you want to use GPS, any mapping app will work - Google Maps of...
  2. november_moon

    Protein bars yes or no?

    I usually carry nuts and dried fruit, maybe some cheese and chorizo, and sometimes something sweet. Works great. But yeah, if people like protein bars, go for it.
  3. november_moon

    Maintaining Blood Sugar...food on the trail

    I am a big fan of nuts, dried fruits, cheese, and cured meats while hiking. Plus plenty of water.
  4. november_moon

    Why the hurry?

    We all get tiresome feedback from people, especially when we do something outside the norm - on the Camino and away from it. I find that the tried and true smile-and-nod is a great way to deal with this type of feedback - maybe a non-committal statement here and there. I am reminded of my...
  5. november_moon

    Albergue's Offering Full Board and Half Board

    I was wondering about an alberque offering full board also. At lunch time, most pilgrims are walking.
  6. november_moon

    ...On Being Short...

    I'm 4'10" and my husband is 5'2", so yeah, I am right there with you. I think T2 is onto something about the hills though. I am one heck of a hill walker. I remember on the Frances, that hill right after Castrojerez - the one randomly right in the middle of the Meseta. On the flat, people...
  7. november_moon

    Question about food

    Alberque San Antonio de Padua in Villar de Mazarife (approx 20 km west of Leon) has a nice vegetarian communal meal also. Good warning about finding meat in places you might not expect or in a dish that is "sin carne" though. Meat, and pork specifically shows up in all kinds of dishes. In...
  8. november_moon

    Travel and Health Insurance

    I use insuremytrip.com to shop for travel insurance - then pick a policy that has what I need from a well-rated company. IMO, medical insurance is a must. I purchase trip insurance if I have significant non-refundable expenses. On the Camino, I did not. The only pre-paid item was my plane...
  9. november_moon

    Beggars in León

    I'll gladly fail that test of character if it means keeping pickpockets and scam artists out of arms reach of my valuables, thanks.
  10. november_moon

    Beggars in León

    Honestly, I feel no obligation to be polite to those who are rude, invading my space, or trying to relieve me of my valuables. I don't cuss people out or anything, but I do tell them under no uncertain terms that they need to leave.
  11. november_moon

    Beggars in León

    We saw similar people in Leon and Burgos when we walked a few years ago. It's the same as you see in Madrid, Seville, or any other city of size. They seem to be expanding their range. Just keep your distance and ignore them - tell them to get lost if they approach you. Same with anyone on...
  12. november_moon

    The truth about Camino fashion

    Ha! That cracks me up. Whatever makes your world keep spinning though, right?
  13. november_moon

    Nutrition

    Yes, regarding fruit - just use the same practices a home. In Spain, the water is good, hygiene is the same as in any other industrialized country. The issue with fruit in Mexico is that because water sources can be questionable, if the fruit is washed in plain water, it might not be ok - you...
  14. november_moon

    Starting Camino Frances 22/23 May - weather? clothes?

    We walked that time of year and had everything from hot, sunny days to driving rain and hail. Pack layers that all work together.
  15. november_moon

    Hair

    I wore a hat everyday when walking, so just I just put a hat on it in the morning and went for it. In the afternoons, after I washed it, I'd let it air dry and usually put a buff or fabric headband to keep the hair corralled.
  16. november_moon

    On getting a compostela

    Thanks for letting us know about your experience. I was questioned specifically about 2 stamps per day as well - I had the 2 stamps and the person at the Pilgrims Office counted to make sure. I took a rest day in between Sarria and Santiago, so I guess initially it didn't look right because...
  17. november_moon

    Protein bars yes or no?

    I found plenty of protein for snacking - nuts, cheese, chorizo, etc. Add fresh or dried fruit and you have a nice combo. As others have said, Spanish tortilla is ubiquitous. There are also hard boiled eggs in the small groceries. Spanish cuisine has quite a bit of meat in it too. I never had...
  18. november_moon

    Opinions back home

    I am also a woman who travels a fair amount alone, and my advice is to not do anything to try to ease the fears of your family and friends. Just go. That might sound harsh and uncaring, but as others have said, people's fears are their fears. You are not responsible for easing their fears and...
  19. november_moon

    Advice to New Walkers: Leave Cherished Items at HOME!

    My husband and I have fairly simple rings, so we wore them on the Camino, but I can definitely see leaving wedding rings at home if you have something expensive or very unique. I know people who have expensive rings who have "travel rings" that they use when away from home and leave their real...
  20. november_moon

    When all the beds are full...

    I have always found a bed too. There's always the option to walk farther, stay in alternate accommodations (hotel, casa rural, etc), take a taxi forward, back, or sideways to find something that's available.

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