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  1. dariosilva

    Has my Camino dream been broken?

    Mike, as age creeps upon me on a daily basis, I say this Jewish prayer and just keep going: "Blessed are you God, who heals all flesh and acts wondrously." I'm planning the Northern Camino in 2017, May/June. God willing my body will be ready. I pray that yours will be to.
  2. dariosilva

    LIVE from the Camino So glad I brought

    Dean, here is a suggestion: go to a pharmacy and get a tube of Voltran, it is a topical anti inflammatory (ibuprofen). Works great on joints and muscles. It is over the counter in Spain/Portugal. Ask pharmacist. It may add 2 oz to your back pack but your knee will love you for it.
  3. dariosilva

    Beware the Germans are coming

    Agree with CanPete. All cultures have their quirks as well as their wonderful Spirits. I would hope that anyone planning on doing the Camino would not load up their emotional back pack with critical judgemental stuff and load up with curiosity and loving Spirit. Met lots of Germans on the...
  4. dariosilva

    Reserving Albergues...yes or no?

    I know of a pilgrim couple who did not call ahead. She was pregnant. When they got to their destination, they could not find a place. They ended up finding a place in a barn and slept with the cows and sheep. She had her baby there. I guess one can always find a place.
  5. dariosilva

    How many days did it take you to complete the Camino Frances?

    Camino Frances starting in Pamplona, 12 days biking with day off in Burgos and Leon.
  6. dariosilva

    Hanging your 'drawers' out for the world to see!

    This looks like the albergue Pilar.
  7. dariosilva

    Hanging your 'drawers' out for the world to see!

    Thanks MKalcolm. I've really never hiked with my kilt. But my kilt is great to relax around the house. Airs out the nether region. But, my leder hosen ( excuse the spelling my fellow German pilgrims), are some of the finest walking shorts I've ever worn even without the under wear. Never wash...
  8. dariosilva

    Hanging your 'drawers' out for the world to see!

    Couple more suggestions: 1. Use cycling shorts. My wife and I used cycling shorts when we cycled the Frances. No need for under wear. No chaffing either. They dry quickly. They don't look like panties on the clothes line. Since your walking get the non padded type. Because their usually black...
  9. dariosilva

    Hanging your 'drawers' out for the world to see!

    Here is a couple of possible solutions: 1. Pack all of your old underwear and each time you want change into clean underwear, dump the used ones in a garbage pail. 2. Take disposable under wear. you can get them at camp/trave stores. 3. Don't wear underwear. 4. Borrow a pair from the first...
  10. dariosilva

    Two days in Pamplona

    Katia, more specific: the Marriots have are affiliated with the AC Hotels in Spain the one in Pamplona is calle AC Hotel Ciudad de Pamplona; Iturrana 21; +34 (948)266 011 There is an AC Hotel in Burgos as well that is located about 50 yards from the main gate to the main plaza. Nice place...
  11. dariosilva

    Two days in Pamplona

  12. dariosilva

    Two days in Pamplona

    I stayed in the Marriot in Pamplona. Very nice. Not far from the Camino. Just start going West.
  13. dariosilva

    Which ONE book to bring?

    "...it has to be paperback, not too heavy and I want it to be a book about life. Spiritual yes but not too dogmatic in any sense..." "Awareness"or "The way to Love" both by Anthony de Mello. Both very light to carry, the second is pocketbook size. One chapter in either book takes about 3 to 5...
  14. dariosilva

    Not a walker/hiker

    consider cycling and walking. rent a bike for part of the trip and walk the other. you can bike across the maseta.
  15. dariosilva

    Recommended accommodation between Pamplona and Leon

    In Burgos, there is a AC Marriott about 50 yards from the main entrance to the main plaza. Enjoy.
  16. dariosilva

    After the Camino

    After our Camino last year, my kids (mid 20s) took train through Portugal and loved it. They then made their way to Greece and had a wonderful time. May I suggest train trip down through Portugal and then over to Barcelona. Gaudi's work is a must see and the Basilica Sagrada Familia is a must...
  17. dariosilva

    Cyclists and pedestrians

    Check history on St. James the Apostle. The depiction of St. James the Apostle on a horse wearing medieval clothing slaying Moors is a myth. The Christian slaying Moors actually carried relics of St James to help them in battle just like the Moors carried relics of their own for the same reason...
  18. dariosilva

    Cyclists and pedestrians

    Cycled with my wife and kids (in their 20s) May-June 2012. Had no problem with pedestrians. We took paved roads most of the time but when on dirt paths with lots of walkers, we were quite aware of being courteous to walkers. Used bell and in passing wished all 'Buen Camino'. Walkers were eager...
  19. dariosilva

    arrive late pamplona 28/4 / where to stay

    There is a great Marriott in Pamplona. Take a taxi. You can get on the camino within several blocks. Buen camino
  20. dariosilva

    Suggestions on where to begin

    Get on a bicycle and start in Burgos.

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