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  1. Richard Smith

    Chilly camino

    I offer a Fair Weather Service, at One english pound per day, that is 100% guaranteed no rain that day. Disclaimer: service is not geolocated. Somewhere on the planet will have no rain that day.
  2. Richard Smith

    Who is going to Viloria de Rioja? I forgot to donate in Albergue parada Viloria.

    We stayed there, and enjoyed their excellent paella. I think they had only recently opened back then so I am pleased to see they are still running! Everything was donativo, including the beer.
  3. Richard Smith

    Pamplona to Burgos in late September 2024 - albuerges and weather?

    My wife and I walked that part in Sept, she sleeps hot and rarely used her sleeping bag. I sleep cold and used it every night. We are in roughly same but opposite shoulder season now, so try it at home. Can you sleep with just the liner?
  4. Richard Smith

    Three rescues on the Route Napoleon yesterday

    This may be one of the rescued walkers, looking to thank those involved. https://www.facebook.com/groups/544764125895308/permalink/2098753110496394/?comment_id=2099102213794817&notif_id=1713690389012609&notif_t=feedback_reaction_generic&ref=notif
  5. Richard Smith

    Memorable Places

    Castro de Castromaior Remains of Stone Age fortified settlement, about 200m off the camino and the Library in the castle in Ponferrada
  6. Richard Smith

    Where to stay in O Cebreiro

    we stayed there in 2016, lovely room
  7. Richard Smith

    Seeking Recommendations for Memorable Stops along the Camino Francés

    The castle in Ponferada was a highlight for me, with a good library display of old books and a steep walled tunnel down to the river to get water during a siege. On the other hand, a spontaneous decision to get a haircut and shampoo massage late on Saturday night, a shared paella at a donativo -...
  8. Richard Smith

    search for past accomodation

    I kept a small journal and recorded everywhere we stayed BUT I wish I had taken a photo of each one, even though they were all significant at the time they tend to blur together (at least for me) over time.
  9. Richard Smith

    CF Live Leon to Astorga advice needed

    Leon to Villar de Mazarife, was day 28 for us and took 5.5 hours including cafe stops to walk 22 km. The other lines follow same pattern.
  10. Richard Smith

    Reservoir Level in Portomarin in Sept. 2023

    Pic from 18 October 2016, shows old bridge and maybe the high water mark on new bridge.
  11. Richard Smith

    Walking two Caminos on one trip.

    CF/CP or CP/CF? What a nice problem to have !
  12. Richard Smith

    Is it necessary to reserve beds ahead of time for the first stretch?

    Zubiri/Larasuana was the only place in September 2016 that was full for us. Taxi to Pamplona and taxi back to resume solved it but I would book there.
  13. Richard Smith

    Presentation on Camino Frances

    Who are your audience?
  14. Richard Smith

    Do I need better rain gear? (or mental strategy for rain)

    I prefer a poncho but what you have got is fine. Recommend :- 1) Dry bag(s) or garbage bag to protect inside your pack 2) Walk in shorts and with merino sox. 3) Keep one full set of clothes dry for the evening, that might mean putting the damp/wet set on next morning to walk (don't worry you...
  15. Richard Smith

    Slower [easier?!] route from Astorga to Sarria?

    +1 for this option, it made the climb too Cebriero easy.
  16. Richard Smith

    Rethinking start date?

    If you feel the need to book at Roncesvalles then I suggest to also book at Zubiri (only place I couldn't get a bed).
  17. Richard Smith

    Cruz de Ferro Decorum

    When we got there it was busy. We waited for a quiet time. I placed a stone and felt significance. I made two vows, one has been done. More to follow???
  18. Richard Smith

    Camino Irritants

    Is that like a really bad sweet?
  19. Richard Smith

    Picking grapes from vineyards along the way

    When we walked there were two ladies in the vineyard picking grapes and invited us to pick some too, we took a small bunch. Then the ladies left the vineyard and walked away, and we wondered ..... was that gift or not?
  20. Richard Smith

    Rethink HOW and WHEN you walk the Francés - strategies for walking during busy times

    My only advice is to be flexible. So - bring a sleeping bag - have plenty of time - have enough money - if all else fails, there are worse things than being in Spain with time, money and a backpack, Enjoy!

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