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  1. christy wharton

    Is it permissible to skip Sarria to Santiago?

    No.. it is for the last 100
  2. christy wharton

    Sept/ Oct or Apr/May for CF

    Having done both the welcome birdsong and frogs croking etc..all missing later In the year- just Erie silence. Much more early and late daylight with longer spring/ summer days makes it better for me.
  3. christy wharton

    June or September ?

    Additional thoughts to other replies, I found Sept eerily quiet in the mornings, but June had great birdsong -frogs croaking and lots of small mammal activity in the countryside and much more daylight as well as more flowers inbloom etc. Paths are drier by September and harvest though. Both...
  4. christy wharton

    How Much Water are People Carrying and Drinking?

    Plastic bottles?? What is the problem. I have done many caminos using them and refilling without any problems. They get a good rainfall to maintain fountains etc in northern spain. Glass weighs more!
  5. christy wharton

    What's the Camino routine - 1st time on pilgrimage

    They will have plenty coffee of all types in the spanish bars. Buen Camino
  6. christy wharton

    2016 September/October Peregrinos Departures

    Sept 14 Chris from Ireland (St Jean >>)
  7. christy wharton

    2016 September/October Peregrinos Departures

    Depends on how early you are arriving. I arrive on the 13th midday and staying in the fine Belleri, a repeat of my 2013 booking. They have a communal meal and breakfast -imo essential for the first and generally most challenging day/climb of. A travelling friend that day could not get in there...
  8. christy wharton

    Beilari booking confirmation?

    I have just received a confirmation email from their site for a sept night. It took about 4 days. I stayed there in 2013 and it proved a great starting experience and i met up with a number of fellow pilgrims from there further along the Camino later. I know it has new management now but they...
  9. christy wharton

    Twanging trekking poles

    Now that's what I call really annoying. Rubber tips are essential if you use them.
  10. christy wharton

    A guide book from a Christian Perspective ?

    Samos Monastery has a special regular Pilgrim Mass and blesing. It has its own Albergue and cloister tour--donativo.
  11. christy wharton

    the camino on Sep 2016

    I start DV on the 13Sept from SJP.
  12. christy wharton

    Place for non-Catholics Holy Communion

    That is not the catholic churches position on this "Sacrement". Blind eyes are what they imply. There is a detailed thread on this subjcct on these forums where "knowledgable Catholic church facts" are given for a belief in trans-substanciation of the host during the consecration in the mass is...
  13. christy wharton

    The Start and the Finish

    If possible the going from or through SJDdP is a must inmo. The later in spring the better weather wise. So much history, scenery, challenge, and a proud "yes" to all who will ask along the way. The transatlantic flights to Dublin does link up nicely (timewise) with a flight to Biarritz and so...
  14. christy wharton

    Just About Done For The Off

    What a profound and great question is "why am I doing this". On the Camino, especially going solo, you can have the time and tranquility to consider the answer which could change as you walk . I wish all those empowered to make decisions that affect others asked the same question more often...
  15. christy wharton

    What is the one Albergue that you would say not to miss

    you are right, but they have a ccctv system on the door and they let me in much later one night---i got lost in SDC
  16. christy wharton

    What is the one Albergue that you would say not to miss

    Seminario Menor is a huge albergue 100+, a 10-20 min short walk from the Cathedral. It has some private rooms-a former seminary. it is in the guide books. 12 euro. no booking allowed. I stayed there.
  17. christy wharton

    Santiago itinerary suggestions

    + all in the old town. The Museo do Pobo Galego,10 mins from back of Cathedral (no 16) on the Tourist Office Info map has excellent galleries showing Galician life, artifacts, history, good paintings and an amazing spiral stairway. Nearby is the interesting large gallery of modern art (no.72)...
  18. christy wharton

    66 Year-old Irishman starting SJPdP mid-March 2016

    If you need any specific info please ask. You can see the Camino walking I have done since I retired at 66. It gives an additional purpose to generally keeping fit/walking. It is a great experience. A sleeping bag liner was enough for me as blankets were usually available in many albergues so a...
  19. christy wharton

    Dealingwith the heat

    Protect the lips if possible with a high sun factor. The very freguent use of a water bottle can irritate "burnt" lips and cause infection. I had that problem. Pray for cloud cover and shade
  20. christy wharton

    Cities to stay more than a day?

    yes , do a bus in from Mansilla avoiding noisy, main, straight"roads"etc. Walk across the River from the bus station and stay in the old town if possible. leon is a lovely walkable place to spend a rest day ,--- sights, nightlife, markets, buskers, tapas, a magnificent cathedral. The walk out is...

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