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  1. jmcarp

    Don’t underestimate cold in Pyrenees

    I know this is a weather thread, but since the reserve cash issue has been raised, I just wanted to remind folks that many U.S. Banks (and probably Canadian banks, etc.) offer currency exchange services, as does AAA. Be forewarned, however, that it may take a few days since some of those banks...
  2. jmcarp

    Charming Camino Vinto Tinto Logo

    This is no surprise to our Canadian neighbors, but several years ago, while driving our RV up through Canada on our way to the Alaska Highway, we discovered that wine and other spirits (including that staple of life, good ol' beer) are heavily taxed there. In fact, the prices I saw in Canada...
  3. jmcarp

    Albergue with no Electricity

    It was our favorite night on the Camino. There's something magic about that place -- maybe because the lack of amenities cause many to pass it by, but if you're one of the ones who look deeper than the surface and decide to stay there, be assured you'll be among kindred souls.
  4. jmcarp

    Stepping on my Shadow

    Wonderful article, Adrian. It brings back so many memories. One's first Camino is a special slice of life--each day the same at one level, but each at the same time a new and exciting experience. Thanks for sharing yours.
  5. jmcarp

    A Pilgrim Offering

    Same here in the US. But it's available on the US amazon.com.
  6. jmcarp

    Special intentions

    Certainly, David, and I understand that a passing pilgrim sincerely wants to leave a prayer intention or remembrance of a loved one at a meaningful place like the Cruz de Ferro. It was my intent to just reinforce the earlier suggestions that it may be better in the long run to leave such...
  7. jmcarp

    Special intentions

    Leaving a stone at the Cruz de Ferro is the traditional way. I know that people who leave photos or written material are well-intentioned, but such remembrances can become quite distracting when they begin to dominate the experience of others (see attached photo). It's much better to leave those...
  8. jmcarp

    Small backpack or daypack

    My wife and I are going to walk the Great Glen Way in Scotland in a manner that only requires a day pack. She is using an Osprey Sirrus 24 which she has found to be quite comfortable. It has a ventilated mesh trapeze back and an adjustable length torso panel which make it very comfortable and...
  9. jmcarp

    Maps for display in talk

    This "Big Map" is also sold by our forum host, Ivar, in the Casa Ivar store at https://www.santiagodecompostela.me/collections/camino-maps/products/the-big-map-of-the-caminos-de-santiago-in-spain-and-portugal
  10. jmcarp

    The 100 km mojón on the Camino Francés

    I, too, question the accuracy of placing the markers precisely to the third decimal place (one meter). When I first saw the new mojones, I had to laugh at the absurdity. Plus, when we walked the Camino Portugués in 2017, some of the markers were out of sequence -- markers farther from Santiago...
  11. jmcarp

    It Sucks that us Americans, Australians, Kiwis Etc. can't walk from our homes! Well actually we can. An Irish Camino

    The original pilgrims had no idea of a land across the pond until the 15th century, although some did arrive to the continent by boat from Ireland, England, etc. The modern equivalent would be walking from our homes to the nearest airport, then start walking again from the arrival airport in...
  12. jmcarp

    Do you know this dog ?

    I'm sure some kindly, dog-loving pilgrim gave him or her a treat or two, thereby reinforcing in the dog's mind that all pilgrims are good for a tasty treat. Just like Pavlov's bell.
  13. jmcarp

    Stamps between Monte de Gozo and Santiago

    Is it just me, or is there a prevailing attitude these days that rules don't apply to "me"? Couple that with a sense of entitlement and now you see where society is headed. But then again, perhaps I'm just a cantankerous old codger who was raised to believe that one follows rules and gets what...
  14. jmcarp

    LIVE from the Camino Boots mix up! Help needed

    This is a common occurrence. Something as simple as tying the laces of the two shoes together on the albergue's boot shelf will at least alert the sleepy person that these may not be his or her shoes. Some pilgrims replace the original laces with bright orange or green laces to make them more...
  15. jmcarp

    Carry On Question?

    This may be out-of-date information, but the last time I traveled internationally with checked baggage from the US in 2017, the airlines were required (perhaps by some sort of international agreement) to allow each passenger to check two pieces of luggage at no additional cost. The only...
  16. jmcarp

    The waterbottle mystery

    Plastic bags filled with water are found hanging in many outdoor dining areas in southern climes in the US, particularly in Texas, where most Barbecue joints have outdoor patios. Like the English butchers, they supposedly keep the flies away.
  17. jmcarp

    Fear of heights (don't laugh- It's real!)

    If you don't need to go into the town of Portomarin (to shop, eat lunch, sleep for the night), you can bypass the town altogether by turning left at the end of the bridge and following the road around for a few hundred meters. You come to a road bridge, then a few meters farther you come to a...
  18. jmcarp

    Email address for Casa Garcia, Gonzar?

    I see on their Facebook page that they have received a number of less than favorable reviews; however, we stayed there in 2013 and found the place delightful. I was in the midst of a particularly nasty plantar fasciitis episode, so my wife and I chose one of their private rooms so I would have...
  19. jmcarp

    Powering on

    Congratulations on all the aftermarket replacements--modern medical science is amazing. And I admire your tenacity for continuing your Camino goals. Best wishes for a successful and pain-free completion, and Buen Camino!
  20. jmcarp

    John Brierely and The Purpose of Camino

    If you only listen with your ears and see with your eyes, all that you'll see is the physical world around you, whether in your daily life or walking along a dusty path in Spain. Open the eyes and ears of your heart and you'll see and hear what Mr Brierley is talking about.

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