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  1. Seabird

    Thinking of walking Camino Frances in summer 2021... in need of advice

    Once you start a new job, you won't feel comfortable asking for extended time off to walk the Camino! Go if you have the opportunity to do so.
  2. Seabird

    Repeating the camino - opinions please!

    This post and responses are SO timely for me, as I contemplate my second Camino next year. Thanks to all.
  3. Seabird

    Camino documentary on US PBS TV during 2018-2019

    My local library had the full DVD. It was wonderful watching it multiple times before returning it.
  4. Seabird

    Sarria to Santiago an honest account from a first time pilgrim

    I rather enjoyed the Sarria to Santiago segment. I was invigorated by the enthusiasm and excitement of the people just starting out, who were just as nervous as I had been six weeks earlier.
  5. Seabird

    And The Wife Went SPLAT!

    Bravo!
  6. Seabird

    Looking for Best Pilgrim Common Meal

    I had not planned to stop in Grañon, as I had spent the night at the prior town. But a fellow pilgrim saw me as I stopped for coffee. She was laid up for a few days to heal and very much needed a familiar face. So I stayed. But I was the one who benefited from the experience. The communal...
  7. Seabird

    What happens when you can't find a place to sleep?

    I think this is an important point, perhaps depending on the time of year. I was often among the last to leave the albergue, plus I like to walk slowly. My daily distance was generally modest, so my arrival time was generally acceptable. But as tendonitis kicked in, slowing me down even more...
  8. Seabird

    I Want To Do The Camino Slowly, In Short Stages, Is This Possible???

    I spent 49 days to walk the CF, including the extra two days to walk into SJPdP. I planned on an average of about 17 km a day, with five extra days built in. I needed every one of them to rest and enjoy the journey. next time I want to plan on about 55 days. So take the time you need!
  9. Seabird

    New Free Camino Book: Dispatches Along the Way

    Thanks for posting this! I'm about to get on an airplane and was looking for things to read.
  10. Seabird

    Cost excluding food - is 8-15 euros correct?

    I totally agree on the importance of visiting the churches, whether large or small, which so reflect the culture and significance of the Camino. I didn't have a separate budget for this, just considered it part of my miscellaneous expenses.
  11. Seabird

    Reservations at Orisson

    I agree with this! For me, the beginning of a journey, setting the right frame of mind, savoring the moment, was so important. So consider a night in SJPdP and in Orisson, whatever works best for you.
  12. Seabird

    Cost excluding food - is 8-15 euros correct?

    Yes, for hostels only. You might consider budgeting a little extra. I took three much-needed "hostel breaks" and stayed in hotels that offered pilgrim rates for about 25 - 30 euros. It helped me cope with physical issues. I could just rest, relax, nap, and recharge. Buen Camino!
  13. Seabird

    April/May Camino Footwear

    Lots of threads about footwear on the forum. Just wanted to add that you might also consider mud, not just rain/snow. I walked that exact time frame last year, and there was plenty of mud to slog through.
  14. Seabird

    LIVE from the Camino Warning, fires on the path Tricastela to Samos

    Thank you for posting. Stay safe.
  15. Seabird

    I want to start Frances a couple of days before St Jean. Any advice?

    I started in Saint Palais, after seeing a reference to it on the site. I flew into Pau and then took a bus from there, arriving early evening. It was a lovely start the next day. You are right to want to enjoy the Basque countryside! I didn't see any other pilgrims until I reached St. Jean...
  16. Seabird

    A Camino Song

    What fun, except I will now have that tune in my head for the rest of the day......
  17. Seabird

    It's been one year since my camino....

    Looks great, Angie. Thanks for sharing. We will never lose the memories.
  18. Seabird

    Non-thinking Pilgrims taking Short-cut!

    How sad, thanks for posting. I never hesitate to hand trash to someone with a sweetly said comment about how they accidentally dropped it.
  19. Seabird

    If I arrive to SJPdP @ 8.45 will I get to Roncesvalles too late?

    You know your own limits, but I hope you understand that you are setting yourself up for a very stressful day. First, you are assuming that you arrive "on time" to SJPdP. Even if you start walking when you expect to, you are committing yourself to a long, hard hike the very first day. The...
  20. Seabird

    3 weeks to go eek!!

    I used this exercise for PF with great success. I also took a tennis ball with me to massage my feet. Funny, but I've never had a bout of PF since the Camino! Buen Camino.

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