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  1. Diane Kinney

    Sports store in Astorga

    While I don’t remember sleeping bags, I do remember it was a well stocked store. Beun Camino
  2. Diane Kinney

    Sarria scams

    The scam is either for you to get your wallet out for a “grab and dash”, or when surrounded by a multitude of children, the ring acts as a distraction while you are being pickpocketed by little hands.
  3. Diane Kinney

    Sarria scams

    I think every area/city has its scams/street vendors/ beggars. Paris it’s the “I found a ring” scam while being surrounded by a number of children, Rome it’s the umbrella/sunglasses guys, Dublin it’s the woman with her “baby” sitting silently on the steps of the church. Lisbon it was a woman...
  4. Diane Kinney

    Are there other Churches to see in Santiago de Compostela?

    The guided tour of the cathedral including rooftop was worth doing. Beautiful views and very informative. Went to San Francisco. My memory was receiving a compostella there commemorating the 800th anniversary of St Francis' Camino. That was in 2014. Otherwise nothing stood out but I think still...
  5. Diane Kinney

    Random helpful advice

    Welcome. I'm envious. Safety pins for sure. I brought my own pillow case because I liked having something of my own to lie on and as most pillows are fairly uncomfortable, you can bolster your pillow by stuffing clothing into the case. I took a buff, one of those neck/head cover things. Great...
  6. Diane Kinney

    Thank you

    Lovely and thank you for sharing. Diane
  7. Diane Kinney

    Bad Albergues

    Thank you for posting information on both albergues. I will do my best to avoid the first and try to stay at the second. I find that information really helpful. After walking all day, I want a decent place to rest, doesn't need to be The Ritz, but reasonably clean is nice.
  8. Diane Kinney

    barefoot just into Santiago???

    A few years ago I encountered three young pilgrims, a woman from Germany, a woman from Canada and a man from England. They planned to remove their shoes outside the cathedral and walk in barefoot. They did and danced up the aisle with joy. Seeing that joy was infectious.
  9. Diane Kinney

    The circle of life and death

    Thank you for this thread. It brings back snippets of stories from people I met. One my first Camino, I met a man from Belgium who was a cancer survivor. He had walked once or twice before his cancer and I think this was his second walk after his recovery. Earlier during that walk he walked for...
  10. Diane Kinney

    Casa de los Dioses to close down

    I am so sorry to hear this. I did not meet David in May 2014 but stopped at his very welcoming shelter. He was away and a friend was filling in. I can't tell you how welcomed that warm stove and hot drink were on a very bright but windy and cold day. I wish him and Suzy all the very best and who...
  11. Diane Kinney

    The next time....

    I walked my first Camino in 2014 with a dear friend and I loved it. But I wanted to see if I could " go it alone" so that's what I planned to do next. Luck and circumstances had me go again in 2015, not alone, but with another great group of people, and their company was wonderful but I got sick...
  12. Diane Kinney

    18 too young?

    Hi Pcav, I walked for a time with 19 year old woman from Korea and a 21 year old German woman enjoying her "gap" year. Lots of young people walking during the summer. Take care of yourself, be aware of your surroundings, keep in touch with home and enjoy. Buen Camino.
  13. Diane Kinney

    LIVE from the Camino Pinch Me

    We went to Sail and Shawna got a Osprey Sirrus. I am looking forward to hearing how she likes it because it looks like what I have been trying to find. I gave her a silk liner and hopefully she won't need a sleeping bag. It was great having her here and sharing her last minute prep.
  14. Diane Kinney

    No room in the albergues!

    True while the Holy Year is not specific to Santiago, the Holy Doors at the Cathedral are open this year until late November. As one of the major pilgrimage sites, it does add some additional incentive for some. The Holy Door is only open during Jubilee Years and on the Feast of St. James when...
  15. Diane Kinney

    No room in the albergues!

    Curtis, good luck and keep us posted. Buen Camino
  16. Diane Kinney

    2 last minute questions!!

    If you are buying new shoes make sure they are one half to one full size larger than you usually wear. Your feet will swell with back to back 20k plus says. Swollen feet and too tight shoes stopped my friends Camino in May.
  17. Diane Kinney

    A very beginner's question

    As I haven't yet walked prior to Leon, I can't comment up to that point. But I loved the walk from Ponferrada to SDC especially taking the Samos detour. It was the most memorable part of my walk. Beautiful and peaceful. Buen Camino.
  18. Diane Kinney

    My first Camino (August). Still have questions unclear

    Aura, I took the train from Madrid to Leon in 2014 and arrived early evening so while I don't remember exactly, I think we left Madrid late afternoon. We stayed in Leon, went to the pilgrim office in the morning to get our creditentials and went to the Cathedral. It is beautiful and if you...
  19. Diane Kinney

    Reflections having completed the Camino Frances mid June 2016

    Thank you for this. Buen Camino.
  20. Diane Kinney

    Late as possible to miss the school holidays

    Hi Ian, I walked Leon to SDC mid May ending June 2. Never had an issue with accommodations staying both in albergues and private hotels. One or two were booked ahead. We noticed it was busier after Sarria but never crowded and still lots of space to walk on your own. SDC was busy but it was...

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