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  1. Gabe

    Getting The Time Off To Walk

    When in doubt blackmail always works haha!:)
  2. Gabe

    Getting The Time Off To Walk

    Thanks Domigee:) My wife is a school psychologist so I am always so jealous of her (well deserved) summers off:)
  3. Gabe

    Getting The Time Off To Walk

    I am thinking about hiking sections as well when I can get away, until I can become self-employed, so I can walk all the time. That is the dream:)
  4. Gabe

    Getting The Time Off To Walk

    Thanks Rob!
  5. Gabe

    Getting The Time Off To Walk

    Hi Everyone, I walked the the Camino Frances in 2014 and am now trying to plan to return, and also hike some other long distance treks in the world. But it is so hard to get the time to do it. The first time I walked the Camino I just took a month off, unpaid, but now that is not an option. I...
  6. Gabe

    You know it's too heavy, but you pack it anyway

    A huge heavy converter so I could charge my phone. It was ridiculous but my being cheap, or as I like to say, thrifty, kept me from upgrading my technology from the 90's to the lighter weight outlet converters you can get today.:)
  7. Gabe

    Packing tips and favorite items - what's yours?

    Wooden Clothespins - You will need them to dry your clothes either at albergues or pinning wet clothing to the outside of your pack to dry as you walk in the morning:)
  8. Gabe

    any moments of "what the heck am I doing here" ?

    On day 3 I woke up to a swollen knee and a tingling, swollen achilles heel that was throbbing. I most definitely thought what the heck am I doing here haha! I think most people do. But, took it day by day, as in life and somehow the Camino provided what I needed to help me find my way:) Through...
  9. Gabe

    Start Date

    Hi Bob! I would advise late April/May if those are your choices. Weather will be better and crowds will be just fine. Biggest crowds surge in August. Leon is a GREAT place to stop in the middle, beautiful city and great place to rest:) Will work well with your 23 day split. I hope that helps a...
  10. Gabe

    Money on Camino....

    I lived in Spain for 2 years (I am from USA) and walked the Camino. Amex is useless in Spain, especially on the Camino. Visa is best. I kept about 150 euros on me and then hit ATM's in the bigger cities which worked out fine. ATMs are everywhere and easily accessible. It is almost impossible to...
  11. Gabe

    Camino Frances 2016

    Hi Rayaqui! My wife and I chose June for 2 reasons. One was for the weather. June is warm but not the hottest month that you can walk which is August. We also chose June to avoid the largest crowds which come to the Camino de Santiago in August. So based on my experience I would say June. This...
  12. Gabe

    Top Albergues on the Camino

    If I had to pick 1 I would say my favorite was Albergue Ecológico El Beso Just outside of A Balsa/ Price Per Bed was 7 Euros. The reason I loved it was the people who run it. Run by a family who met on the Camino de Santiago this placed is filled with love and they welcomed my wife and I with...
  13. Gabe

    Favorites along "The Way"

    People have mixed opinions about the place, was the owner who sold it to me, loved his story a sweet sweet man, definitely rough around the edges but I tend to gravitate towards unpolished places.
  14. Gabe

    Favorites along "The Way"

    This post may be to late as I think you are already walking but......I love love love these 5 places to stay on the Camino, I stayed at so many during my 30 day trek and these were my favs: Albergue En El Camino in Boadilla del Camino, Church of Saint John the Baptist Grañón, Hotel Silken Gran...
  15. Gabe

    Hotels actual in SJPdP

    If you are ok with staying in a pilgrim hostel, no need to book. Go to the pilgrim office to pick up your pilgrim passport (if you have not already done so) and they will ask if you already have somewhere to stay. A nice woman called up someone in town for me and booked a bed on the spot. It was...
  16. Gabe

    New Pilgrim, quick questions about packing

    To Pack or not to Pack: Mosquito Repellant? NO Rubbing Alcohol? NO Compeed? YES more than 3 pairs of undergarments? NO long pants for church? Would suggest you bring the pants that zip off and turn into shorts. You are a pilgrim you get a special pass for church no need to dress up. collared...
  17. Gabe

    What to pack for Monday?

    So exciting Amanda!! What to pack? Don't forget your earplugs and wow you are doing well at 6kg. I got by with only 3 tshirts and wore one longsleeve everyday. I just put together a free printable pdf Camino de Santiago packing checklist you can find here which may be helpful. I hiked a couple...
  18. Gabe

    Cost of walking Camino Frances

    I spent about 35 euros per day walking for 30 days from SJPDP. You can do it cheaper if u want to cook most meals but I ate out all the time. I did not feel like cooking after walking 30 km! Count on an average of 10 euros a night for the albergue, 9 euros for a pilgrims menu and the rest for...
  19. Gabe

    26 Stage walk realistic?

    The good thing is no matter which option you choose you will have YOUR camino and everyone should walk it in their own way. I don't think you can make a bad decision out of those options that is for sure!
  20. Gabe

    26 Stage walk realistic?

    My 2 cents. I am 32 and gave myself 30 days to complete the Camino de Santiago from St. Jean. I am from Colorado, great shape, spend time hiking all of the time during the summer and so regretted not giving myself more time. I needed some rest days as my Achilles and knees started giving me some...

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