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  1. jeffnd

    Most Dangerous stage on Camino Frances.?

    That is the only spot I fell on the whole Camino. Luckily enough it was lined with thorn bushes to break my fall. But I'd say the most dangerous section is the decent from the big hill after Castrojeriz. It was pouring rain and the concrete was as slick as a slip-n-slide.
  2. jeffnd

    Have you dreamed to buy an albergue on the French Way?

    If I win the lottery!
  3. jeffnd

    LIVE from the Camino Making Memories and Mistakes on the Camino

    Regarding cigarettes, as it was explained to me, Spain has a law that cigarettes can only be sold in "Tabacos" shops or from vending machines. Most bars have cigarette vending machines if the town doesn't have a Tabacos shop. You might have to ask the bartender to turn it on for you. They have a...
  4. jeffnd

    El Burgo Ranero to Reliegos

    There seems to be a Casa Rural in Villamarco called Pozo Villa, although the website doesn't load. It's hard to say if it's open or not. Also, on the Villamarco facebook page, they made mention of opening up an albergue, although I'm not sure if it is open yet.
  5. jeffnd

    Drinking water on the Camino

    Safe, potable water is everywhere on the Camino, until you run out! Never pass up the chance to top off your water!
  6. jeffnd

    One more fix, please: And a Camino travelling101 from an oldtimer to newbies.

    I don't speak French or Spanish, so I would be uncomfortable either way!
  7. jeffnd

    Alternative Route - Camino Frances

    Sounds kinda fun actually!
  8. jeffnd

    Walking the Camino in the afternoon

    Starting that late means you'll be walking in the dark for at least some of it. So make sure you have a headlight/flashlight and extra batteries just in case. The area you are walking in should be well marked, but stay alert. It's easy enough to take the wrong path in the daytime, and even more...
  9. jeffnd

    One more fix, please: And a Camino travelling101 from an oldtimer to newbies.

    For me, it was quicker and cheaper to fly to Paris and take the train to St. Jean. I found a very cheap but nice room for 40 euros. And I didn't do any sightseeing while I was there. I went from the airport to my room, then to the train station the next morning. A flight from Minneapolis to...
  10. jeffnd

    Villamarco between El Burgo Ranero and Reliegos

    I wondered about Villamarco too when I passed it! https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/villamarco-and-other-towns-the-camino-missed.29687/ Strangely, a town I didn't visit occupies a lot of my thoughts about the Camino. I guess because it reminds me of some of the small towns here...
  11. jeffnd

    A question about a sello we got...

    I found him! After a bit of googling, I was finally able to get his website. http://ionutpreda.com/
  12. jeffnd

    A different point of view

    My first night in Valcarlos, all of us at the albergue were standing around talking about what we were going to do different "next time" before we had a collective realization that maybe we should focus on getting this one done first!
  13. jeffnd

    A question about a sello we got...

    I met him in 2014 too! He was selling T-Shirts and gave away pens. From what it looked like, to get the wax stamp was a free-will donation. I happened to be walking with someone from Romania when we met him, and she told me he was raising money for a charity for disabled people. The pen, which...
  14. jeffnd

    WARNING - Theft or Scam?

    I think that's what the scammer is doing, trying to see how much YOU are carrying. Scammer: You stole my money! I had 400 euros! Pilgrim: No I didn't! Look, here's my wallet! All I have is fifty! Here, let's go through my whole bag and I'll prove it! As the scammer is going through your bag...
  15. jeffnd

    A few observations upon completion of the Camino France

    Great advice, don't try to walk anyone else's Camino and don't make anyone else walk yours! It is not a race. Unless you are in peak physical condition, take the first week or so easy. You're climbing mountains for pete's sake! When you are tired and out of breath, STOP! Take a break! With how...
  16. jeffnd

    Burgos to Leon in 7 days

    On my Camino it was 1. Burgos to Hontanas I was feeling pretty good starting out from Burgos, so I had a long day. Towards the end of the day, started to have some serious pain, thanks to a blister on my heel. 2. Hontanas to Itergo de la Vega The pain from the blister and terrible rain made me...
  17. jeffnd

    Two pilgrims rescued in Napoleon Route

    Rather than condemning these pilgrims, I'd rather congratulate them for doing the right thing after they made their mistake. They knew they got in over their heads and called for help. Obviously they knew they were in the wrong, and had made a bad decision. It takes a lot of pride-swallowing to...
  18. jeffnd

    Slaughter house on route concerns

    Agreed! If the Camino is going to be a metaphor for life, the you NEED those "ugly" places. They might not be the prettiest, but often they are the most useful. I recall a woman who praised her magnesium supplements for relieving her joint pain, but remarked at how ugly the open pit near Ziburi...
  19. jeffnd

    The Most Important Question Ever Asked

    It seemed like a lot of the smaller bars I stopped at served only one kind of beer, San Miguel, Mahou, and another one that I can't remember off the top of my head.
  20. jeffnd

    how long did you stay in SJPP?

    I got in on the late train, had dinner, went to bed, woke up, and left. I really should have spent another day and night. Not only did I not get to see any of the town, I was way too tired from almost 4 days of straight travel. Next time I'll make sure I'm well-rested and take in St. Jean before...

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