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  1. hughb

    Weight, and how its discussion is terrifying me.

    On my first Camino 10 years ago I happily walked the Camino Norte with a 60 litre pack weighing 12 kg before food and water. Now I walk with a 35 litre pack, that even with winter gear weighs less than 5kg. Guess which I would rather do. Whatever weight your pack is, enjoy your Camino.
  2. hughb

    Mattress covers?

    I always take my own pillowcase. Use it to store things in during the day and I can stuff it at night when there's no pillows and I always know who's head has been on it. It's my luxury item in my rucksack
  3. hughb

    Top Five Things I Hate About (returning from) the Camino…

    Well I am just back from my second (sort of) Camino. Last year I walked the Camino Norte and on returning home had all of the above feelings you have all mentioned. Having not stopped talking about it for a year my wife suddenly announced in August that it was time to go back and show her what I...
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    Lista Correos from St Jean Pied de Port

    I am arriving in Santiago in the next 2 weeks and want to post a book to the post office for me to collect. There seemms to be more than 1 post office. Does anyone know the address of the post office nearest to the centre?
  5. hughb

    What is the one albergue you would avoid?

    Trust me this tongue in cheek and based on the Norte route. Miss Guemes, once you are there you will never want to leave and you will want to return. Then there was the convent at Laredo with what can only be described as the 'dear sisters'. Clean starched sheets, fabulous soft warm towels, far...
  6. hughb

    Swimming opportunities on Camino Frances?

    If you want to swim, walk the Norte. Loads of beaches and rivers and usually you are by yourself not a person in sight. Amazing swimming opportunities.
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    Participants of the Camino wanted please

    Have completed your questionnaire as requested. My answers related to the Norte route. I decided to leave joining the France route to the last possible moment at St. Irene, 18km from Santiago. Boy was I in for a shock! Not just the sheer number of people, but the biggest disappointment in my...
  8. hughb

    Missing the camino

    Like you I think I met with Angels. Sorry about the similar photo, your accompanying friend looks like mine!! Miss the Camino and the camaraderie so much, can't wait until the next time. Did not experience the overcrowded albergues as I walked from Irun on the North route. It was not until I...
  9. hughb

    Need to stop reading this Forum

    You could also choose to walk the Camino de Norte. I have just finished it, had a wonderful time and never found a full albergue until I joined the French route. Could not believe the number of people. I was so glad I tried the north route, peaceful and relaxing and never regretted keeping away...
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    Making it better

    Some of my most memorable moments on the Camino were my 'pilgrim meals'. Usually unplanned but everyone brought something to share. No-one checked who brought what, simply a wonderful sharing experience. Only back for 4 weeks and already missing it and planning my next Camino. Whatever you offer...
  11. hughb

    Just returned from the Camino....Advice to others 60+ years

    Re: Just returned from the Camino....Advice to others 60+ years What an amazing post, thank you for taking the time and effort to post it. Like you I am well over 60 and have recently returned from walking the entire Northern route. I also had similar experiences to you. Met amazing people and...
  12. hughb

    Publicly humiliated for snoring

    I am sorry to hear that a fellow pelegrino was so sad that they berated you for snoring. It is they that should be staying in a hotel not you. If you cannot understand how other people are they need to move out of the albergue. I also met a German woman who would sit up and clap loudly to try to...
  13. hughb

    How About Work?

    I am leaving on the 1st June from Irun. Guess what, I will be un-employed when I return. Could not get the time off so have handed in my notice. It is now coming very close and at last a reality. I intend to do the entire Norte route and then on to Finisterre.

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