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  1. Charlotte Helbig

    Accomodation recommendations!

    I highly recommend La Casona del Nene in Arzua and Pension Residencial Platas in O Pedrouzo. I also like Hotel Universal in Santiago--very well priced and close to the Cathedral. I am about your age and was very comfortable there. Also, there are plenty of options in Sarria.
  2. Charlotte Helbig

    Rely on wifi or get a data plan?

    Hi JustJack: Most places have WiFi and most of the time it works well. As mentioned in the previous reply it can sometimes be quite slow or just doesn't work. I always like to get a SIM card just in case of emergency, need directions or have to make a phone call and can't find WiFi. I think the...
  3. Charlotte Helbig

    Inspirational stories

    Your painting in absolutely gorgeous!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing.
  4. Charlotte Helbig

    Where to take rest days

    Ditto that. I wish I had spent more time there--next Camino!
  5. Charlotte Helbig

    Newbie with some basic questions

    Gee so sorry!
  6. Charlotte Helbig

    Newbie with some basic questions

    Forget the jeans.....too heavy, take too long to dry after washing. You are better off with the hiking pants. I assume they have zip off legs? Also a fleece isn't as heavy as a sweater so would recommend taking a fleece instead. BC
  7. Charlotte Helbig

    Accomodation San Juan De Ortega

    We stayed at HR La Henera. It was wonderful and not too expensive. As I recall the two brothers who run the bar also run the HR (I think we checked in with them at the bar). As already stated above they are friendly and helpful, and we had a superb meal at their bar. They were also the ones who...
  8. Charlotte Helbig

    Pilgrim Passport

    Or 3rd one..... Gather as many stamps as you can. It is a great way to chronicle your journey. BC
  9. Charlotte Helbig

    Your one picture that captures how you feel about being on the Camino!

    Gee, I have to pick just ONE???? All these wonderful photos made me smile. Thank you for starting this thread. Can't wait to hit the Camino Portugues this spring!!!!
  10. Charlotte Helbig

    Camino Sightseeing

    The Knight's Templar Castle in Ponferrada.
  11. Charlotte Helbig

    Transporting bags ahead from SJPP to Orisson to Roncesvalles

    Hello, Check out https://www.jacotrans.es/en/ . There are other companies that provide luggage transport services as well. I think the usual cost is 5 Euros per bag; most places along the Camino have a tag that you simply place on your bag and it is picked up and delivered to whatever location...
  12. Charlotte Helbig

    Map of Camino Frances

    I ordered a National Geographic map of Northern Spain, ISBN 781566 955386 through my local bookstore. Although it doesn't mark the distances between possible “stops” it does have all those wonderful villages you will pass through, as well as other points of interest along the CF. The entire CF...
  13. Charlotte Helbig

    Pilgrim Credencial

    I filled up three Credentials, but primarily because I wanted a chronicle of the journey so I got one every time I stopped for coffee, a snack, lunch, dinner, etc. But that was just me....you may not be so fanatical about it. Also some of the sellos are quite big and take up more than one space...
  14. Charlotte Helbig

    How long and steep are the downhills going from St Jean to Roncesvalles?

    The downhill stretch from Cruz de Ferro is also quite steep and rocky. I had one pole (never used one before and wasn’t sure I would use it) but I wished I had two. So definitely take trekking poles...as stated above they will help the descent not be so hard on the knees but will also help with...
  15. Charlotte Helbig

    I Want To Do The Camino Slowly, In Short Stages, Is This Possible???

    Walk at your own pace and take your time. I don't understand why some people walk so far and so fast....There is too much to enjoy and too many wonderful people to meet. There are plenty of places to stop. Check out gronze.com; it lists the lodging at usual stages but also every...
  16. Charlotte Helbig

    Advices not related with transport, Equipment and logistics

    Excellent advice by OP. I would only add the following: 1) Yes take pictures of the people you meet, but also write their names down. You will meet so many wonderful people that when you get home you may not remember. The people I met was the best part of the Camino for me. 2) Take your time. I...
  17. Charlotte Helbig

    LIVE from the Camino September from SJPP

    I wonder if this is the same idiot who removed distance plaques from those beautiful Camino signs in La Rioja.
  18. Charlotte Helbig

    Fire at Triacastela

    We left Triacastela yesterday. We decided to go through Samos and did encounter a few small fires burning by the trail after we got away from the highway. We weren’t in any danger and made it to Sarria safely. We heard from people that walked through San Xil that they didn’t see any flames. I...
  19. Charlotte Helbig

    Waiting To Board My Flight

    Thank you so much! I appreciate the encouragement. This is by far the most awesome thing I have ever done (with the posible exception of having my children). I just can't wait to get started.
  20. Charlotte Helbig

    Waiting To Board My Flight

    Thank you for the calming words. I leave for Spain tomorrow and am suddenly terrified. Hope to see you on the Camino. We start from SJPP on the 17th. Buen Camino, Charlotte

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