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  1. Irenie

    New and Old trail into Portomarin

    Good to hear you chose the “easy “ route. If you read the 2016 posts you’ll see how lucky. Read mine for a totally unbiased account. Ha! ¡Buen Camino!
  2. Irenie

    COVID Restrictions and the Wine Fountain on Camino Frances

    To be clear and add to the discussion, the gates were opened and I even managed to get a drop from the previous day’s wine. The wine was not filled that day. But it was worth the try. I’m not a wine drinker so, mostly I was just disappointed that we waited. But, as we say, Ultreia.
  3. Irenie

    COVID Restrictions and the Wine Fountain on Camino Frances

    The Wine Fountain is indeed a popular stop. But just like the Camino, there are surprises. In August 2016 we walked up the hill to the monastery and fountain and arrived about 7:30 a.m on a Saturday, with a few other Peregrinos. After waiting until almost 9:00 a.m. we left, making our walk very...
  4. Irenie

    Essential Camino Spanish?

    @CaminoJoy123. I downloaded this book recently and don't see any text to speech feature. Do you have an audio version? That would be helpful. I love all the Camino apps, maps and books. I like to use my phone for a camera and blogger and phone, too. I wonder about the battery usage for all these...
  5. Irenie

    New soon to be released movie on "The Camino"

    Love the trailer and I'm excited to see your beautiful film. "I'll Push You" is kindness, friendship and love. It's the spirit of the Camino. Thank you for sharing this amazing journey.
  6. Irenie

    A disappointing day

    What a good point. I would think the Guardia would have taken this attack more seriously and could have stopped cyclists and looked for the culprit. It's common to walk alone, whether for a short time or all the time, and not to be worried, but be aware. My last Camino was mostly solo and I'm...
  7. Irenie

    A disappointing day

    I agree, @Hutton24, I'm so sorry. What a scary and completely unexpected experience. I understand how traumatized you must feel at this moment as a victim, after this assault by a bully on a trail many of us hope and believe safe to walk alone. But, I do hope you will finish your Camino...
  8. Irenie

    Fear of heights

    Yes, walking styles are different. I'm from California and love hiking in the Sierra foothills where I live and also the coast. But I like living on the edge, not always looking over it. Now politics, the edge sometimes gives a good view.
  9. Irenie

    Fear of heights

    . I thought the Napoleon trail was closed when it snowed, but now the posted pictures are showing me snow. To me, that might be the edge.
  10. Irenie

    Fear of heights

    I walked over the Pyrenees in mid-August 2016 in the fog, so thick I don't remember seeing that drop. However I never lost the trail. I'm not crazy about drop offs either, so try to stay in the middle of the trail, rather than the edge. Talking the Camino, not politics.
  11. Irenie

    New and Old trail into Portomarin

    Thank you, RiaSmit, Wonderful description and advice I will remember for the next Camino. That was my day for two toe blisters to have their way and I finally lost one of the nails just last week, weeks later. The Camino is the best teacher if we learn from our experience. Yes, what a blessing...
  12. Irenie

    New and Old trail into Portomarin

    Hola, friends. I'm relieved to learn more about the route I will never forget and that I'm not the only pilgrim who is less than enthusiastic about it. The worst of my Camino, especially since I was tired before I stepped foot on it, as it was a long, hot day. I was talking to a hiker who was at...
  13. Irenie

    LIVE from the Camino Shabbat in Santiago

    I'm leaving Santiago at 5 a.m. Saturday, tomorrow. iIf you see this note in time and can send directions I can figure out, I'd love to join you. If not, Shalom, gracias and Buen Camino. It's 4:09 pm now. 16:09. Irene on the Way
  14. Irenie

    La Citadelle in St Jean Pied-de-Port

    Beautiful. I'll be there is about 10 days and hope the sky and landscape are just as stunning. What history and stories the Camino tells. Thanks for sharing. Buen Camino.
  15. Irenie

    Maps for a Blog before I begin...

    @trecile, So many details that will fall by the wayside. At least I will hope. Safe travels. Irene
  16. Irenie

    Maps for a Blog before I begin...

    More thanks, @Latecomer, my phone is AT&T and unlocked. I've been puzzling through the choices of Sim cards, WiFi only, and phone plans. Advantages to each of course. I'm down to the wire. With a Sim for Spain, I will be in London from August 9 to 15, France August 15 to 17. In Roncesvalles 18...
  17. Irenie

    Maps for a Blog before I begin...

    @SYates If I can, I'll check out exporting my blog. Wish I had more time. Less than 4 days before I leave my home for 6 weeks of adventure and dealing with a few glitches from overtraining and gear changes. I was more ready a few months ago, but hiking and training in our Sierra Foothills has...
  18. Irenie

    Maps for a Blog before I begin...

    Thanks, @SYates. I have an existing blog and think I read something about this. It's a blogspot and doesn't have the blogger app support any longer and I read many complaints. If I have time, though, I'll check it out. It wasn't too user-friendly to post directly from the phone, though. I read...
  19. Irenie

    Maps for a Blog before I begin...

    @SYates, so helpful. I have seen some maps with copyright tags that give permission if the user displays the copyright. And yes, printing is another story. Now, to be able to use my phone, even a larger size, to blog or communicate with others, will be the challenge! Buen Camino.
  20. Irenie

    Maps for a Blog before I begin...

    More thanks to you, @ Jeff Crawley and all of you techies who are combining art with the technology that connects us on the Camino. I easily downloaded the small files and appreciate your generosity.

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