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  1. Camino Yogini

    Albergues to avoid this winter

    How do you get to the Peaceable Kingdom, Rebekah? When I was in Moratinos back in 2014, I wanted to stay there but couldn't find it. Ended up walking on to Sahagun.
  2. Camino Yogini

    Are Internet cafes obsolete?

    One little tip to add to the e-boarding pass discussion -- for all important travel documents (accommodations, travel confirmations) that you received via email, take screen shots so you have them in your photos. I learned the hard way in a taxi in NYC when I couldn't recall the name or address...
  3. Camino Yogini

    Police arrest suspect related to Denise's case

    I was hoping Denise would be found alive, even after all this time. So sad for her family and friends. Rest in peace, Denise.
  4. Camino Yogini

    New 'Compostela' only available this year

    This is really neat, Thomr. Thanks for letting us know. Another reason why I should go on Camino this year too. Are there any limitations such as any routes you must take, distance you must travel, or mode of travel? Your post about the nautical pilgrimage suggests to me that there aren't but I...
  5. Camino Yogini

    The defining moment ?

    In 2003, while travelling in Spain and Portugal by car, my former husband and I visited a monastery that we saw from the road. While there, a peregrino arrived. I had no idea who he was or what he was doing but the way the monks welcomed him moved me deeply. Eventually, I learned about the...
  6. Camino Yogini

    The defining moment ?

    My deepest condolences to you and your daughter, homa_bird. I hope 2014 brings some comfort to your family. Helen
  7. Camino Yogini

    Ms Walker Requests

    Last April, four of us stayed at a lovely small hotel in Pamplona not far from the albergue called Castillo de Javier. Don't remember how much it cost though but it was reasonable. This was after we recoiled in horror after seeing a place listed in Brierley (I hesitate to name it because I am...
  8. Camino Yogini

    Leon to Astorga: Dangerous section?

    Without going into details, I beg to differ with all previous posts. It was beginning in this section that my Camino became VERY hazardous. At least to my heart. But perhaps this belongs in the romance on the Camino thread...
  9. Camino Yogini

    Private Accommodation

    If you're viewing the web page using the desktop/laptop version of Chrome, it should be able to translate the site. That doesn't seem to be a feature on the mobile (iOS) version though.
  10. Camino Yogini

    Can I Buy A Cowboy Hat?

    Well, ramonvanderburgt, speaking as a Calgary cowgirl, if you're serious about having a "real" cowboy hat, the only place to go is to Smithbilt Hats, the official supplier of the Calgary Stampede. http://www.smithbilthats.com/ Personally, I think the back brim would brush against my backpack...
  11. Camino Yogini

    Favorite private accommodation between Sarria and Santiago

    Oh, Albergue Mayor has a website! -- http://www.alberguemayor.es/index.html (apologies for the multiple postings) Helen
  12. Camino Yogini

    Favorite private accommodation between Sarria and Santiago

    And here's a picture of Albergue Mayor in Sarria. I stayed there towards the end of May this year. I have other pictures of these places too. Let me know if you want to see them.
  13. Camino Yogini

    Favorite private accommodation between Sarria and Santiago

    I agree O Abrigadoiro in San Xulián, past Palas de Rei is a fabulous place to stay. A homey ambience, a delicious home-cooked dinner, lovely hosts. I didn't want to leave! A brand new beautiful albergue that opened in Sarria in April this year is Albergue Mayor right in the centre of the old...
  14. Camino Yogini

    First Camino Panic attack

    Hi LauraLee, Julie describes it perfectly. Hi, Julie! (She was one of the lovely pilgrims I met on the Camino.) I flew into Paris and took the train to St Jean. Little apprehensive but kept that at bay with last minute details (finding a place to stay, getting my credential stamped, buying an...
  15. Camino Yogini

    LIVE from the Camino Warning about walking poles

    As it turned out, maybe the Camino intended for me to go without poles for I discovered I could walk much faster without them. But I needed them going up and down hills so I did buy replacements in Ponferrada.
  16. Camino Yogini

    LIVE from the Camino Warning about walking poles

    Yep, I was wearing my Canadian identity proudly. But sadly, I lost more and more of it along the Way. After my poles disappeared, all that remained was the Canadian Company of Pilgrims badge sewn on my pack. I first lost my little maple leaf flag pin from my knapsack strap. Then my I <3 CBC...
  17. Camino Yogini

    Lost walking poles

    Hola, here's hoping I can recover my poles. They were taken from the San Miguel albergue in Hospital de Orbigo. They are Leki, black, red & white with cork handles. Distinguishing features are 3 Canada maple leaf flags on each pole, and silver duct tape on one. Less obvious is I have HELEN...
  18. Camino Yogini

    LIVE from the Camino Warning about walking poles

    Thank you for the suggestion. I'll give that a try. I even have a photo but not sure if it's too big to post.
  19. Camino Yogini

    LIVE from the Camino Warning about walking poles

    Hola, fellow peregrinas/peregrinos. Some advice which is too late for me. If you have really good poles (or just poles you'd hate to lose), insist that you keep your poles by your bedside. After a very nice evening at San Miguel albergue in Hospital de Orbigo, I discovered my very good Leki...
  20. Camino Yogini

    First aid kit?

    Hola, peregrinos! I will be walking from SJPP, leaving Calgary Canada on April 24. This is my first Camino. Getting excited! I'm almost ready though I do still have to lighten my pack considerably (currently at approx 16 lbs, need to get down to 13.5 lb). Thanks so much for this fabulous forum...

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