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  1. twh

    To Orisson or not to Orisson...

    I know exactly how you feel Jill and Dave. However, the introductions one gives at Orisson are very brief. You can get by with "Hi my name is Dave, I'm from Canada, I found an opportunity to do this Camino and here I am". Five seconds of talking, sit back down, performance over. Others will...
  2. twh

    Too ambitious?

    This is something I did not at all anticipate. It seems silly now but while on the camino it was the only source of stress for me during those first couple weeks. No matter how I packed my backpack, it was difficult to remove only the things I needed from my back pack upon arrival at an...
  3. twh

    Too ambitious?

    As others have stated, when you get there, listen to your body, ease into the camino, walk at your comfortable pace and not someone else's pace. Take lots of breaks, take VERY good care of your feet during the day and after arriving at your accommodation. Training: walking on flat land without...
  4. twh

    To those on the Frances now...

    Agreed on La Finca. Very comfortable bed, excellent group dinner and the owner is very proud, in a good way, of all the hands-on hard work he has put into the construction of the group dinning room at this Albergue...be sure to ask him about it. I stayed in the newer building and the bathroom...
  5. twh

    To Orisson or not to Orisson...

    Hello ChristinaD, Like Dani7, I’m sorry that you missed the magic of Orisson. I think your very honest and open post is extremely helpful to newbies traveling long distances to their starting point on the Camino. Jet lag is real. It slows you down physically and mentally. Everything is harder...
  6. twh

    Show Up; Get Bed?

    Bring a tent in case it rains that night....or all the other nights of gambling on the Camino Royale...may the odds be with you.
  7. twh

    To Orisson or not to Orisson...

    4 reasons NOT to spend a night at Orisson. 1. You are time constrained. You’ve planned your trip itinerary to the day and you have no buffer, no zero days, no recovery days etc… 2. You are budget constrained. The 10 or 20 extra Euros you will spend here means you will miss a meal or two during...
  8. twh

    Albergues with private rooms?

    at the top left corner of this page, the first tab/category is Camino Guides, click it. I have experience with the Brierley guides (those with photograph or map background on front cover) and the Wise Pilgrim guides (solid color background and block letters). There are more guides and...
  9. twh

    I made it

    Congratulations VeganCamino, that is great news!! I'm so happy you figured out a way to make it work. I hope some day you can share some details and wisdom on how you managed to turn things around...assuming you did...or was it just a slog to the end with no joy and no love for Spain?
  10. twh

    Locations used in "The Way"

    The backgrounds of the pictures of the church Rick and Peg posted #51 are completely different. There is no denying the church is the same in both pictures but the near background (hills) and far background (mountains) are similar but so different upon closer inspection. My brain kept...
  11. twh

    Four more days until SdC - and no motivation anymore to continue ...

    That's GREAT news surgagypsy. I had thought your challenge was 90% physical but you sound like Monte do Gozo is doable for you. From a physical standpoint, once you reach that Hill, the physical aspect of the last few kilometers to Santiago could not stop you. Based on your reference to post...
  12. twh

    Four more days until SdC - and no motivation anymore to continue ...

    So much great advice and wisdom above. Regret - In the end the most painful regrets relate to the things we did not do for ourselves or others Expectations - if possible, go forward with no expectations. Spend you psychic energy reminding yourself to be open to all people and experiences...
  13. twh

    Municipal albergues allowing large group to reserve 😡

    alhartman, post #99...I like your post the best. We can all complain about how things were or how they should be which is the majority of this thread. Commiserating does serve the short term purpose of venting frustration but in this case it's not going to fix the root problem of larger...
  14. twh

    Yet Another Orisson Question

    What John did, as a 67 year old is an impressive achievement regarding pace and endurance. I would suggest his physical fitness is in the top 10% (if not higher) of 67 year olds walking the Camino and in the top 25% of all people walking the Camino over 45 years old. The point being, John is not...
  15. twh

    Municipal albergues allowing large group to reserve 😡

    Thanks for sharing this observation Trecile. As others have said, things change over time, it is inevitable, some for the better and some for the worse. The benefit of your post is it helps us to set expectations and remind that tolerance for others is necessary for a peaceful world. I was...
  16. twh

    How to get from El Acebo to Molinaseca

    If you get to El Acebo and you want a "spa like" experience at normal private Albergue prices, spending a few nights at Albergue La Casa del Peregrino is your ticket. If you arrive walking, the first building in town on the right is an Albergue but not the one you are looking for. It's a very...
  17. twh

    Do they speak English ? Clues ? ?

    There can be a very satisfying human connection during an unsuccessful attempt at “precise” communication. It can feel uncomfortable because it is inefficient and we feel so vulnerable without common language but in these times we are also at our most basic human condition. The generosity in...
  18. twh

    Average Kilometres per Day

    The Reason you won't finish your Camino is all about your Feet, not your Fitness. I apologize for the drama, but it's really important to take seriously what the others have said about foot care. Training (walking) with weight has an obvious benefit of getting your large muscles and cardio...
  19. twh

    help finding a place to sleep Pamplona

    It's already 8:40pm your time so I hope you found something. Had I been in your situation on this date I might have taxied into Pamplona around noon and then secured my accommodations first. Then I would have taxied back out that day to walk it or else the next morning. Obviously that adds to...
  20. twh

    Reading book worth carrying?

    Dave is right on with this statement. I love to read but I had no time or desire to do so during 5 weeks on the Camino because I was busy living life instead of reading about it. Do your "research" reading ahead of time. If you have the personality type where you get anxious if you are not...

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