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  1. Geodoc

    Water Filter?

    But many do :-)
  2. Geodoc

    Water Filter?

    Trust me. When it's 40C outside, with no shade other than your hat, you go through a lot of water fast.
  3. Geodoc

    Water Filter?

    I've done the first leg of the CF from SJPdP to Roncesvalles. If doing it again, I would definitely carry two liters of water. Once past Valcarlos on the low route, or Orisson on the Napoleon route, there are very few places to fill up (one non-potable water fountain on the low route and a food...
  4. Geodoc

    Pyrenees in May

    We crossed the Pyrenees in early May. Definitely layer (I had merino wool baselayer, a fleece shirt, and a raincoat - possibly another long-sleeve shirt, along with a wool skull cap, ball cap, glove liners, and fingerless gloves). The weather can be nice or crappy. For example, when we crossed...
  5. Geodoc

    One Day or Two? Walking the Camino from St Jean to Roncesvalles at 72

    I've done both the routes through Valcarlos and through Orisson. For views, I recommend through Orisson. For ease of walking, I recommend Valcarlos. While there are plenty of ups and downs on the Valcarlos route, the route up to Orisson is practically straight up :-) The municipal albergue in...
  6. Geodoc

    Laundry Prices

    As somebody who is allergic/nasal chemically sensitive to Tide (the national laundry soap of Spain), I usually wind up washing my shirts (merino wool) with an Allurette Washer (https://thescrubba.com/collections/all/products/allurette-washer) with liquid camp laundry soap I bring. Even the...
  7. Geodoc

    LIVE from the Camino Started SJPP to Roncesvalles so far!

    Hm. I thought Ginobililillilliiiliii (sorry, forgot how many l's and i's) was asking about card and QR code, not test. But, yes, I did forget. Bloop.
  8. Geodoc

    Remote working from the Camino Frances

    Second (third) the SIM card. Get as much data as you can. If I recall, the plans are usually only for 30 days, so you'll likely have to reload it. This might necessitate going into a store and seeking assistance from somebody who can translate if you get your original SIM card in Spain.
  9. Geodoc

    Remote working from the Camino Frances

    Also, using GoogleMaps to find albergues (I used both - the WP app is great for getting reviews). Some albergues/casas rurales aren't listed in the WP app.
  10. Geodoc

    LIVE from the Camino Started SJPP to Roncesvalles so far!

    Yes. I was with Becky59 when she checked in for her flight to France.
  11. Geodoc

    Remote working from the Camino Frances

    Buen Camino SantiagoCruzB! We all do the Camino our own way. If I had waited until I had free time, I probably would never have made it.
  12. Geodoc

    Remote working from the Camino Frances

    @SantiagoCruzB, one thing to take into account is the Spanish lifestyle. They're usually up quite late (and arise quite late). You'll want to ensure that, if you want any sleep, stay away from any civilized areas on Friday and Saturday. My experience was that these were the nights the Spanish...
  13. Geodoc

    Remote working from the Camino Frances

    To whom would it be intrusive? The OP is doing the Camino their own way. Sorry, but this comes across as somewhat selfish (I'm trying to find the right word, but that's pretty much the only one I can come up with right now, other than maybe offensive). I, personally, have experienced life on the...
  14. Geodoc

    Remote working from the Camino Frances

    SantiagoCruzB, Ignore those saying "don't work". Sometimes, people can't afford to take the time to leave it behind, so needs must. I worked through my Camino. Didn't particularly enjoy having to work, but it had to be done, so I did it and still had an enjoyable Camino. If you're one of those...
  15. Geodoc

    Have you encountered accidents on the Camino?

    Not really an accident that caused injury, but had it turned out bad, I would either be severely injured or dead. I was walking along a single lane country road (don't recall where, but I believe east of the Cruz de Ferro - I'm sure if I searched my Facebook page I'd find it), when a tractor...
  16. Geodoc

    Seeking Darko from Croatia

    Shees. Forgot to mention, I found Darko (and wished him a Merry Christmas).
  17. Geodoc

    Accommodation in Paris

    We stayed at the Hôtel de Roubaix after a bad AirBnB experience. Interesting and eclectic. We enjoyed it - great staff, and pretty close to everything (about two blocks from the Metro. It is also about two blocks from Auberge Nicolas Flamel, which is the oldest house in Paris turned into a...
  18. Geodoc

    Common Question: Days to walk SJPP to Santiago

    From SJPdP to Muxia (via Finisterra) was 41 days for me. That included three nights in SdC (Feast of St. James!). SJPdP to SdC was 34 days.
  19. Geodoc

    Camino Snobs

    I've run into a few Camino Snobs lite on my Caminos. Not the "I'm better than those that haven't done the whole 800 km" type, more the "I did 800 km, which they didn't" type - a slight difference, but a difference nonetheless. And, I have to admit, I took advantage of my distance upon entering O...
  20. Geodoc

    Walking for Others

    Here's what I posted on the Facebook page of my old department: The journey started with a walk in the clouds. Up I went, barely seeing more than 50 feet in front of me. The next morning, the skies had cleared and the view from atop the Pyrenees Mountains was a wondrous one. Beginning in the...

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