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  1. Kevin Malinak

    Another mystery photo

    If it was taken with a modern camera, such as a cellphone, It will likely have "location data" embedded into the file. Have a look, it will be there, unless you had "location OFF"
  2. Kevin Malinak

    Don't grow up: It's a trap.

    re: "Don't grow up" YES!!! per Matthew 18:3, ... and {Jesus} said, "Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. We should all become/stay more like children!!! in their many innocent ways, but specifically in humility...
  3. Kevin Malinak

    Staying in Albergues

    We made every Sunday a rest day.... Which was a short distance... "half days", roughly 2 to 8 miles when we were averaging around 15. This truly felt as if we didn't walk at all that day. It was also to make sure we made it to Sunday Mass.
  4. Kevin Malinak

    Travel from SJPDP at end of March

    Yes as already mentioned, only the higher elevation Napoleon route is restricted. The Valcarlos route is not. AND, actually, if I remember correctly, the Valcarlos route is the original route of the first pilgrims!!!
  5. Kevin Malinak

    Leon Cathedral

    Wow! Next time I will try to be sure to get inside!!! Thank you!
  6. Kevin Malinak

    Leon Cathedral

    Thank you for this post, I will try hard to do a better job of exploring the Leon cathedral on my next Camino!!! The one that stuck out to me on my last (first) Camino was the one in Burgos, but that was just From the outside of it. Blessings to you and yours, buen Camino, -kevin-
  7. Kevin Malinak

    Inexpensive albergue(s) in Lourdes?

    We stayed at the the Hello, we stayed at the place that my friend chose. It was very nice!!! The evening meal served there was fantastic!!! Nearly all places were within walking distance, as was this one. Soeurs de L' Amour de Dieu [Sisters of the Love of God], Address = 17 Rue de Bagneres...
  8. Kevin Malinak

    Going separate ways on camino?

    I 100% agree with what another pilgrim told me, is that it's really not a camino/pilgrimage unless you do it solo. Since then, for me, I have modified it... If you have not actually "lived with" the other person for the last year or preferrably more, don't plan on walking the whole Camino...
  9. Kevin Malinak

    Large Size Credencial from St Jean?

    The one I got from Lourdes France was much larger than the one from St Jean PDP
  10. Kevin Malinak

    Cruz de Ferro - Your Stone

    I made up my "stone"... A couple months ago. Found some railroad spikes while doing some practice/training hikes along an abandoned railroad line. I saved them for my stone/burden, because they reminded me of the nails of Jesus. I then got some VERY old barb wire from our original family ranch...
  11. Kevin Malinak

    Anyone walking in mid March?

    I used Trainline to book our train ride. It is cheap. It was approx 18€ from Lourdes through Bayonne to St Jean pdp. thetrainline.com
  12. Kevin Malinak

    Anyone walking in mid March?

    Hello EWard, That's a bummer, sorry, We are flying in to Paris, then train to Lourdes. Staying in Lourdes a couple days, then train to St Jean pied de port on either 17 or 18 March. Plan to start walking 18 or 19 Mar.
  13. Kevin Malinak

    Inexpensive albergue(s) in Lourdes?

    Thank you!!
  14. Kevin Malinak

    Inexpensive albergue(s) in Lourdes?

    Another person suggested that we stay at this place: Soeurs de L' Amour de Dieu [Sisters of the Love of God], Address = 17 Rue de Bagneres, 65100 Lourdes, France, Phone = +33 5 62 92 21 42 Tel: 05.62.94.38.83 / Fax: 05.62.42.22.50 / E-mail: usera.lourdes@wanadoo.fr Does anyone know anything...
  15. Kevin Malinak

    Inexpensive albergue(s) in Lourdes?

    mark connolly, nathanael, JabbaPapa Thank you!!! Wow, again awesome information from all of you. I sat down and spent a few hours on the internet, took notes... We now have 3 options: I will attempt to contact them tonight!!! Lourdes Donativo Albergue, ACCUEIL JACQUAIRE LA RUCHE, 21 Rue...
  16. Kevin Malinak

    Camino Frances in March/April 2018

    Thank you All for all of the great advice!!! As always the people of this community are so very helpful and knowledgeable. I have changed and reduced my pack contents because of all of you!!! Even better than that, I have reduced worries / increased confidence for my first Camino!!! You all are...
  17. Kevin Malinak

    Anyone walking in mid March?

    That would be awesome, I hope we do!!! As neither of us have done this before, we have no idea whether we'll be walking faster or slower than the other people.
  18. Kevin Malinak

    Inexpensive albergue(s) in Lourdes?

    Does anyone know of any inexpensive places to stay in Lourdes France? We'll be there for 3 nights. Approx 10 Euro?
  19. Kevin Malinak

    Anyone walking in mid March?

    Yes, myself and a good friend will be leaving SJPP 18 or 19 March. Not long now, time seems to be speeding up!!!
  20. Kevin Malinak

    Walking Camino Frances in March 2018

    Hello Trevorcc, I asked a similar question on another thread. Others suggested to me to check out: https://weatherspark.com/ I did and was impressed. They give great averages for typical temperatures and likelihood of precipitation, based on previous years of data. Another good source for...

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