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  1. onwayhome

    First Camino - how much should I plan?

  2. onwayhome

    Organised tour or do-it-yourself?

    I think you've pretty much laid out the territory in your question and the answer is in your personal choice. Personally I like to reserve at the start so I have somewhere to land and then take it flexibly day by day. Apps like booking. com etc can be very helpful and the Camino Frances is...
  3. onwayhome

    LIVE from the Camino 20 year old Pilgrim FOUND safe and sound

    If she was two days beyond the iron cross a week ago I reckon that puts her somewhere near Villafranca then and, continuing at the same pace, possibly near Arzua/Pedrouzo now. Santiago is a further day or two then it's around four days to Finisterre. Everyone takes the Camino at their own...
  4. onwayhome

    2nd Camino anxiety and fear I'll compare everything to the first time!

    There you go....another use for Brierley guides- airport pilgrim spotting. Have a great (and unique) time. Sounds like you're getting on pretty well without extra advice and are well set up for a Camino adventure!
  5. onwayhome

    Can only go in July...what are the Pros & Cons?

    I'd say go when you can. I've walked in July and as Bradypus says it's likely to be hot; covering up, plenty of water and avoiding midday sun will be helpful. Accommodation might need booking, especially near SdC. On the other hand it can also be refreshingly wet in Galicia in July (- or any...
  6. onwayhome

    Cell Phone Use

    I'm just back from Spain and my call plan from another EU country just transferred over with the same data, voice and text allowances.
  7. onwayhome

    Cell Phone Use

    It also might be useful to know that roaming across EU countries changed last June. Now a phone plan or SIM from one EU country should just transfer to another EU country at no extra cost. This makes phone use a lot easier on Caminos that cross from one country to another.
  8. onwayhome

    LIVE from the Camino Warning, fires on the path Tricastela to Samos

    Thanks for posting, your video really brings home how close these fires are to pilgrims.Scary. I'm guessing that any increase or change in the wind could have produced a serious situation for you. Stay safe everyone and maybe talk with any pilgrims you come across who aren't aware. I've seen...
  9. onwayhome

    Starting the Camino in a couple of days

    Hi Shawndra Hope you can take some deep breaths and step in to this adventure. Really, many people will be walking the Camino everyday so you can usually find companions along the Way, or not, as you wish. Everything is well waymarked, just keep an eye open for yellow arrows, or the clack of...
  10. onwayhome

    LIVE from the Camino Help— Estella

    Ps- have you got medical insurance? If so, their helpline might be the best place to start, they should be able to help with locating assistance and language help.
  11. onwayhome

    LIVE from the Camino Help— Estella

    It's not great feeling ill and vulnerable on the Camino. here's the details Centro de Salud de Estella Paseo de la Inmaculada, 39, 31200 Estella, Navarra, Spain =34 948 55 63 50
  12. onwayhome

    5 years of waiting, finally.

    Have a great Camino Charles, that's a long wait. Wishing you many fruitful encounters with others and yourself along the Way.
  13. onwayhome

    shower/evening foot wear

    Yep crocs; wear in the shower, out for a meal, as substitute footwear for walking if needed. Fortunately I've forgotten how unusual they look :)
  14. onwayhome

    Safety Pins over Clothes Pins?

    I like the idea is that they are multi-use but they will leave small holes in fine material. I suppose there's no chance of clothes blowing away and maybe slightly less possibility of them being 'borrowed' off an Albergue line? Personally I carry some plastic clothes pegs. They only weigh a...
  15. onwayhome

    Ponferrada-Santiago 7-8 walking days

    Myself and a friend walked this in 7 days, so it's quite possible. It was 30 years ago though- I'd probably enjoy ambling along in twice the time nowadays. Have a great Camino, whatever the speed.
  16. onwayhome

    Excited to start..

    Keep an eye open for yellow arrows and you are unlikely to get lost. Here's a link to vegetarian albergues and restaurants on this forum which you might find helpful. There are plenty of shops also...
  17. onwayhome

    Why do some houses in Galicia have bottles of water outside their front doors?

    There's a tradition here of deterring cats from the garden with a bottle of water placed in flowerbeds. I've just enjoyed an internet journey which reveals a whole load of cross cultural beliefs around cats, dogs, flies (and electricity meters!) being influenced by full water bottles. Rich...
  18. onwayhome

    I stopped my Camino in Burgos....why...

    Hi Yellowfriend , I hope you can take some time now to really settle back home and do what you need to feel safe and at ease. Only you can answer the question of why you had such a struggle with the latter part of this Camino. It sounded quite overwhelming for you, so the decision to leave in...
  19. onwayhome

    early March Camino

    Hi, I don't think you said which route you are thinking of. If it's the Camino Frances there will probably be enough places open, there are pilgrims walking this throughout the year. It can still be cold and snowy in the mountain sections ( the high route from St Jean will likely be closed) so...
  20. onwayhome

    A Marching Song for Those Long Meseta Stretches

    Mmmm yes ....a catchy little tune might help

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