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  1. biloute

    City Names & Tracking Miles

    That would be Germany, Austria, or Switzerland though. What about in France and Spain? I remember some distance signposts in France, but I don't recall what might have been in Spain.
  2. biloute

    Wild Camping Ups and Downs

    This is useful. My husband and I might try camping when we go. I had read on other threads that wild camping is actually illegal though. But I can't remember if that was in France or Spain. Has anyone here had any problems with locals or authorities? Has anything about wild camping changed since...
  3. biloute

    City Names & Tracking Miles

    I don't know about the Fitbit but my Garmin vivoactive uses GPS. That might be why you're getting the same readings.
  4. biloute

    City Names & Tracking Miles

    I used MapMyFitness when I did my Camino, but C clearly is right that it uses a lot of battery over the course of a full day. I've since gotten a smart watch/fitness tracker and have been using that for all my activities, then just sync it to my phone when I'm done.
  5. biloute

    Gaining more time? (Non-Europeans)

    I guess that would be France, just by a couple of days. I'll see about sending an email inquiry to the embassy. Thanks.
  6. biloute

    Gaining more time? (Non-Europeans)

    Just envious of Europeans that have more time, I guess. I'll have to settle for a longer hike on the AT at some point. My husband and I want to do that too, just don't know when.
  7. biloute

    Gaining more time? (Non-Europeans)

    But would I have to contact France or Spain? Or does it matter?
  8. biloute

    Gaining more time? (Non-Europeans)

    I'm planning a through hike of both the Le Puy route and the Camino Francés, possibly for next year. We're hiking and biking more to try and get in shape ahead of time, and I've planned out the route (would take approximately 76 days, including rest days) but it doesn't leave a whole lot of...
  9. biloute

    Places of interest

    I did this on the Le Puy route in France after I ran into a large hostel that was completely booked and ended up having to stay at a bed and breakfast that was very nice, but much more than I had wanted to spend. I didn't bother in Spain, though. Never had problems.
  10. biloute

    Places of interest

    The only places I booked ahead on the Camino Francés were the big towns: Burgos, León and Santiago. I had no trouble finding a bed anywhere. It may be more difficult if you start on a weekend or holiday because a lot more people would leave then than if you started on a weekday. But since May 1...
  11. biloute

    Anthropology Dissertation Research Survey

    Chloe and Radek, have either of you published the results of your research? I was googling anthropology and the Camino de Santiago just to see what's out there and this post was the top result. I'd be interested to see where things took you and what conclusions you were able to gather. I'm sure...
  12. biloute

    Last years passport - new starting destination - can i use it?

    Only the last 100 km are required for the Compostela. Buen Camino!
  13. biloute

    Disappointing arrival in Santiago

    Someone told me about that, but I decided to see the botafumeiro instead. If I had more time in Santiago, I would have gone.
  14. biloute

    Swollen hands and fingers

    I think I can confirm that. While walking this summer, I noticed that if I was just carrying my poles instead of using them, my hands would swell up. It went away when I started using them while walking.
  15. biloute

    Disappointing arrival in Santiago

    Fortunately the city grew on me a little, but the rest of the journey was much better. I visited the cathedral this evening and the people still weren't very welcoming, I think mostly because of the tourist pilgrims who started in Sarria. At least that's how many of those only walking a few days...
  16. biloute

    Disappointing arrival in Santiago

    I have very much enjoyed the walk itself, despite the sore feet and joints, etc. I think I've figured some things out for what I want to do next in my life and even though I don't know if I'll ever do another Camino, I have been thinking of walking in Ireland. Maybe the Ring of Kerry or Wicklow...
  17. biloute

    Disappointing arrival in Santiago

    Today was my final day on the camino and after walking 20 km, I arrived at the cathedral. They closed the doors just as I arrived and the man at the entrance said we would be able to go in at 2:30. 2:30 rolled around and I had moved to the main entrance, which was still closed and the not nice...
  18. biloute

    Official pilgrims statistic

    Or if you're looking for the most recent monthly statistics, they're here: http://peregrinossantiago.es/esp/oficina-del-peregrino/estadisticas/
  19. biloute

    buses from madrid to pamplona

    You won't be able to pay online at all for Alsa bus tickets. My credit card wasn't accepted, and even PayPal kept asking for my Spanish social security number (which of course I don't have).
  20. biloute

    Transport from Santiago to Madrid

    Ryanair is cheap, but keep in mind that price does not include ANY checked luggage. I haven't flown with them personally but I've heard that your carry-on has to be small as well.

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