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  1. Seamus68

    Holiday Insurance

    I’ve heard some people just neglect to get holiday insurance. well I did not and it saved me a world of pain. late August 2019... after crossing into Spain on the Camino da Costa... I had a heart attack and ended up having a stent in the Santiago de Compostella hospital. it Ended up costing me...
  2. Seamus68

    Four more days until SdC - and no motivation anymore to continue ...

    You have mental tiredness not physical... I had the same thing ... but continued .. so glad I did....
  3. Seamus68

    is the first day as daunting as it looks?

    Have at least 1.5 ltrs of water some bananas and or glucose sweets... also I recommend you reserve in roncesvalle yes it’s tough but a great sense of achievement .. also leave early... keep rucksack weight down kr
  4. Seamus68

    Reservations

    Unfortunately yes i believe now you need to book at least 2 days in advance. Walked in Mid April got to Roncesvalle all booked out. So lucky shared £90 room with Japanese chap as we were both exhausted. The Camino has changed since 2017, booking is now essential, especially if there is a Holy...
  5. Seamus68

    Wisdom Required!

    Passport always on you n money Waterproof yes
  6. Seamus68

    How many Euros

    Generally cash €10 for accommodation 15 for food drink credit card Hotels
  7. Seamus68

    First Camino, throw some advice my way

    Hi if u take day off in city stay in cheap hotel first day next day in Hostel ..this is because Albergue expect u to leave at 7 ish in morning....also on meseta have face net for black flies n plenty of water ....good luck Jim Camino st James April 2017
  8. Seamus68

    'Rescued by the Bomberos from Burguette.

    Glad you were ok, these things happen, don’t let it spoil your experience. I walked the Camino last last April from St Jean to Finistere and the experience was Magical. The people you meet, places you visit, enjoy, kr Jim.
  9. Seamus68

    One of the best video blogs I have seen!

    It’s excellent as is this
  10. Seamus68

    One of the best video blogs I have seen!

    Very well done....have watched all , he has nice since of humour. This is also v.good
  11. Seamus68

    Sleeping bag in April

    Hi rach very lucky with zbedbugs silk liner was great will use again in April on del Norte kr jim
  12. Seamus68

    Sleeping bag in April

    Hi Mile I walked Camino April 2017 and used a silk sleeping bag liner...glad I did...the material is good against bed bugs also warm enough..also most Albergue have blankets..if you need link for liner let me know and I'll post kr Jim Camino 2017 New Zealand 1999/2000
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