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  1. Camino2010

    SJPP to Santiago in 30 days?

    Hi! I can share my itinerary I've followed a few times now, with longer days partly because of time restrictions as a teacher, but also because I love walking longer days. This would need to be adjusted in case albergues are closed for the season (San Bol for example, which has closed Oct. 1st...
  2. Camino2010

    LIVE from the Camino Obanos Albergue

    What is it being attributed to, Rebekah? It's been a change for me to be on the Camino Portugués this year, fewer pilgrims than on the Francés!
  3. Camino2010

    Free ALTUS Poncho

    Hurray! I'll send you a private message on here. Thank you!
  4. Camino2010

    Free ALTUS Poncho

    Lucky person who will get to claim it! I happily and thankfully would but I'm not going to be in Santiago until two weeks from now. Could there be somewhere you could leave it for pick-up later? Or would you prefer only to give it over in person? That's a kind gesture on your part, either way...
  5. Camino2010

    Was Camino Frances rerouted?

    Dear Sue, please don't fret, it's not necessary for you to. I wish I could give you the peace and knowing that all is well and you need not worry. This year I am going back to walk the Camino Francés for a sixth time. I adore the trail, the history, the beauty, the wonder of it, everything about...
  6. Camino2010

    Was Camino Frances rerouted?

    It gets changed here and there, or the Camino Francés has in my experience. For different reasons, one of them seemingly seasonal -- depending on planting and harvesting schedules for example. I've walked five times: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, and 2016. And I've entered Nájera three different ways...
  7. Camino2010

    Visa Overstay

    In 2012 for my third Camino I bought a plane ticket from Canada spanning 4.5 months. I knew about Schengen rules from the two previous years so part of me was baffled by my choice, but I followed my instinct when I booked. I counted days carefully as always, and it turned out perfectly. It was...
  8. Camino2010

    The Number of Hours of Daily Walking

    Hello, davebugg! You've had many answers to your question now, lots of different perspectives to take in and think about. I've enjoyed following the conversation! Here's a window into my perspective, having walked the Camino Francés 5 times now, and happily and thankfully getting ready to go...
  9. Camino2010

    Pilgrimage back home from Santiago

    Dear David, this is one of my favourite stories about you to share with new pilgrim friends! :) (Please send me a private message on here when you see this!) Rachel
  10. Camino2010

    LIVE from the Camino In Burgos- help needed

    I just got back from the Camino about 10 days ago and I saw a pair of boots with the tops cut off in Pedrouzo, just before Santiago. They looked great as makeshift sandals! Not the prettiest perhaps (though they looked really cool to me), but they got the job done, and the pilgrim in question...
  11. Camino2010

    Sickness cutting the walk short

    I loved it at Bela Muxia, so friendly and welcoming and peaceful! And I collected all three of their stamps in my passport. :)
  12. Camino2010

    Sickness cutting the walk short

    Something similar happened to me in 2012, after I stopped walking in Melide (then continued from Santiago to the coast). It taught me new lessons about grace and humility, and also that when you're aligned with your heart and your intention is true, sometimes rules don't matter so much. I'd...
  13. Camino2010

    First Timer, Tickets Booked! gear Packed, PaniC

    I was guessing it was two big ticket items and perhaps other little things still to buy, I was just hinting at the possibility of shifting "Ugh" into "Wheeeeee!" :D ;) Never say never about the Camino (especially NEVER)... Camino magic happens! If you're too freaked out and worried, take both...
  14. Camino2010

    First Timer, Tickets Booked! gear Packed, PaniC

    Quoting from part of my long post from above (so you might have missed it)... "In SJPP I've stayed in three albergues, the first year (2010) was at L'Esprit du Chemin, which is now called Beilari. In 2011 and 2015 I stayed at the municipal albergue. And in 2012 I stayed at Le Chemin vers...
  15. Camino2010

    My First Camino....

    Last year (my fourth Camino) I walked straight through León for the first time. It felt a little strange since I've had such strong experiences and connection to the city on my other Camino walks. But it was also interesting to change it up (and I plan to stay there again this year, I do love...
  16. Camino2010

    First Timer, Tickets Booked! gear Packed, PaniC

    It's mostly my pack I want to keep dry too (and my camera). Before I walked my first Camino a woman who'd already walked went to an outdoor shop with me and showed me around for about 45 minutes, pointing out useful gear she'd had with her. One of the best tips she gave me was to buy a...
  17. Camino2010

    First Timer, Tickets Booked! gear Packed, PaniC

    First off, as others have said, my rain gear is my Altus rain jacket/poncho. I bought it before my first Camino (I had it shipped from Spain because I wanted to make sure I'd have it in time, but last year I helped a new Camino friend buy one from the shop in SJPP the night before we started...
  18. Camino2010

    First Timer, Tickets Booked! gear Packed, PaniC

    I'm starting from SJPP the same day as you this year, and I'll have two long-sleeved Icebreaker shirts with me (200 weight), and an Icebreaker t-shirt with me (150 weight), same as last year when I walked in the summer. I love the way they keep me cool when it's hot, and warm when it's cool, and...
  19. Camino2010

    3 week Camino Late July-Aug First Time

    I'm not much help to you in figuring out shorts, I don't wear them on the Camino (there was a conversation about this on the forum recently, many pilgrims wear them, especially in summer, and many don't -- I don't because having my legs covered protects me from sun, bugs, scratches from...
  20. Camino2010

    3 week Camino Late July-Aug First Time

    Hi, Scott! Buen Camino! If you arrive on the Saturday July 23rd, you'll be able to buy some food in SJPP as long as you get there before the shops close. Last year I walked about 15 minutes into the newer part of town and went to Carrefour supermarket. It's open until 7:30pm on Saturday...

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