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  1. KiwiBrownz

    LIVE from the Camino Muddy stretches between Rabanal and Molinaseca

    I didn't know about this option and wasn't looking forward to a repeat of the walk down to Molinaseca early June this year.
  2. KiwiBrownz

    Trash pick up

    Hi, does Spain still have plastic bags? We haven't had them for a number of years. They were definitely handy for picking up rubbish on.previous Camino. I also took 3 pairs of light plastic gloves which got used at a couple of grotty rubbish deposits. I thought I read recently that the rubbish...
  3. KiwiBrownz

    Rethinking my CF-ish route after Burgos (and I start in 7 days!)

    Hi there, maybe wait until you get there. The meseta is lovely not necessarily a slog unless you make it so. Some of you preconceived notions are from others, I suggest you have your own Camino and make your decisions in situ. Have a great Camino Is there a weekend bus into Burgos from...
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    Valcarlos Route questions!

    Hi Sarah, I am an asthmatic and travel with my daily puff and a reliever, i also take a backpocket of prednisone incase of issues. I have walked two caminos and and about to launch into my third end of August and have not had any asthma issues on the camino. My caution would be beware of...
  5. KiwiBrownz

    Camino Frances - General

    Hi there We have walked two camiinos and had no problems anywhere with bedbugs, in fact more problems in hotels in the States!! Gross!!
  6. KiwiBrownz

    Hi Vis vests

    Hi there, I was aware that pilgrims had been hit by vehicles and made sure my pack cover had reflector bits and I have a tiny red bike clip on light for the back of my pack. I have used this on two caminos in road walking areas, as I didnt always have my pack cover on my pack. It plugs into a...
  7. KiwiBrownz

    Things to do while walking the CF

    Please do tell me of your contributions?
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    Things to do while walking the CF

    I think not! I have picked up rubbish and it is not 'the great camino experience' but role modeling to the disgraceful littering walkers - as I am not sure they are pilgrims!
  9. KiwiBrownz

    Interrupting the Camino

    Hi John What a great idea of finishing your camino with a birthday :) sounds win win to me two walks and two celebrations!
  10. KiwiBrownz

    Palas de Rei to Arzua

    Hi Pete, on your day to Arzua you can always get your pack sent ahead to your hotel. I did this for one day on my first camino and my body was grateful.
  11. KiwiBrownz

    How long and steep are the downhills going from St Jean to Roncesvalles?

    I have twice now walked the Valcarlos route from St Jean Pied du Port, we stayed in the Albergue in Valcarlos and had a very enjoyable time. We arrived in good shape at Roncesvalles. If you have knee issues you can send your pack ahead to Roncesvalles too.
  12. KiwiBrownz

    Advice for first time (possible) pilgrim

    Hello, ten weeks is adequate to wear in boots and start now! Start small and increase daily, be kind to your body - healthy food, water, rest (I indulge in a good soak in the bath after a long walk) I started preparation walking last week and we hope to walk starting end of August. I have walked...
  13. KiwiBrownz

    Peregrino Torture Tower

    So definitely no fond memories - very very hot day and what an end to the day!!
  14. KiwiBrownz

    Camino France in August?

    Hi Robbie, a friend and I are considering starting the Camino Frances end of August. I have walked the Camino frances previously in May and June and am wondering what the weather is like in September?
  15. KiwiBrownz

    Young woman looking for a walking friend or group

    Greetings Clare, I am sure you will meet many people at St Jean Pied du Port and at Roncesvalles. We are starting 29th April from SJPP walking short daily distances this year to enjoy the villages and culture. You will probably sweep past us at some stage - if you see two older kiwis just call...
  16. KiwiBrownz

    Thinking of opening an albergue.is it possible?

    I can only agree with you here, we managed a Lodge on the edge of a National Park and the hours are demanding. Serving as a hospitalera would be a good testing of the waters. Good luck Angeliki.
  17. KiwiBrownz

    Martin Sheen needs a GPS!

    Good advice - for us from NZ it was cheapest flying into Toulouse and then train to Bayonne then SJPDP. It certainly pays to shop around for flights. We fly out of Madrid heading home.
  18. KiwiBrownz

    Martin Sheen needs a GPS!

    I watched an interview with Martin Sheen about The Way, it didn't add value to Martin Sheen - flippant and shallow were the terms that came to mind. I guess overall disappointing, he is an actor and any depth of character he portrayed was someone else's. The movie did motivate me to research the...
  19. KiwiBrownz

    April /May/June 2016 Peregrinos - Camino Frances

    Greetings Mary and Joe, we (Sarah and Paul) start our Camino Frances 4th May from SJPDP via Valcarlos for the night and then on as we find our pace. Hope to see along the way.
  20. KiwiBrownz

    April /May/June 2016 Peregrinos - Camino Frances

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