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  1. André Walker

    León to San Martin del Camino alternative route

    I'm sorry, I didn't walk the road to San Martín that you're planning to walk. But I think I'd prefer it: the alternative through Villar de Mazarife is so much nicer than the one along the N-120. If the small church in Villar de Mararife is open, don't forget to take a look inside! When you walk...
  2. André Walker

    Hiking up O Cebreiro in the Rain

    Walked up to O Cebreiro in 2011 and 2014, both times taking the trail. Very doable. It's good to hear it's still raining: thankfully some things never change...
  3. André Walker

    Renting horses to O Cebreiro

    I’d consider walking up to O Cebreiro if I were you: If I’m going to have blisters, I prefer to have them as far away from my head as possible… ;)
  4. André Walker

    Napoleon Route in October

    Taking the Napoleon route? I'd think twice: look at how Napoleon ended. ;)
  5. André Walker

    Getting a Credencial at SJPDP Pilgrim Office: Can I buy it after 8:30 PM?

    For what it’s worth (opening hours might have changed):
  6. André Walker

    Google's AI created itinerary

    Day 1: Sarria to Puente la Reina This stage runs from West to East: about 564 km. It's gonna be a long day. Day 2: Puente la Reina to Belorado Right direction: from East to West, 137 km. Still a long day. Day 3: Belorado to Arcas de Valdespina This runs from East to West. Sounds good, only...
  7. André Walker

    Albergues full in Orisson - bad time to start?

    To compare: the height profiles.
  8. André Walker

    Albergues full in Orisson - bad time to start?

    Jeanine is right: no need to worry. Orrisson is indeed a bottleneck on the first stage out of St. Jean (considering the small amount of beds they have). You could make it to the big albergue in Roncesvalles in one day. Or, take the other route to Roncesvalles: through Valcarlos...
  9. André Walker

    Winter sleeping bag? 0C or colder?

    There's nothing wrong with that: each man (or woman, or someone in between those two) is the center of his universe. As it should be. How you deal with that in relation to interacting with other human beings is what it's all about.... ;)
  10. André Walker

    Revised title: Didn't know about other ways to reserve beds, and found no rooms on booking.com

    Katharina might be right (assuming that that is what happened): there's nothing wrong with using Booking.com. Just don't rely on it as your only source of information....
  11. André Walker

    Things I fear

    Well, It's not important to oversee the entire staircase, just take the first step. The rest will follow...
  12. André Walker

    English speaking pilgrims

    Hi Alice, English is not my native language. And that's the case for a lot of pilgrims!!! In fact, they represent the majority. But I read, write and speak (a kind of) English anyway. And that's the case for a lot of pilgrims!!! In fact, they represent the majority. After having walked a...
  13. André Walker

    Well.... all the ducks are lined up

    ... but not too long! Buen Camino
  14. André Walker

    The Origins of the Route Napoléon Name

    Dutch: small French bloke with a big égo.
  15. André Walker

    Bypassing Sarria to get to Santiago

    Hi Monica, First of all: buen Camino! Maybe it won’t be too crowded between Sarria and SdC at this not-quite-past-COVID moment. But, depending on how much time you’ve got, there are a few options: In Léon, switch to the Camino Salvador, to Oviedo. In Oviedo, continue on the Camino Primitivo...
  16. André Walker

    LIVE from the Camino Roncesvalles - Logroño

    I sure hope that you'll be able to enjoy your Camino, even with all these restrictions (not being followed). I hope good things will be coming your way.
  17. André Walker

    Rates and reservations, 2 warnings - July 2021

    So you chose to do your Spanish classes while walking. Good for you!!!
  18. André Walker

    Peanut Butter on the Camino Frances?

    According to their website, peanut butter should be available at these stores:
  19. André Walker

    The story of your Stone at the Cruz de Ferro

    My first Camino, I came prepared. I had heard about the 'custom' to carry a stone and leave it at Cruz de Ferro and it appealed to me. I had my reasons to leave a stone... During one of my walks in Holland I just picked up a stone that was lying in the sand beside the path. At home I had this...
  20. André Walker

    Plans for 2021?

    O yes, I've got plans to walk another Camino in June/July. Just I had made plans to walk it last year. There's nothing wrong with planning/dreaming. It's only that I'm making sure I'm flexible enough to call it off.

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