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  1. unadara

    Wanderlust or Walking?

    "Thinking is generally thought of as doing nothing in a production-oriented culture, and doing nothing is hard to do. It’s best done by disguising it as doing something, and the something closest to doing nothing is walking. Walking itself is the intentional act closest to the unwilled rhythms...
  2. unadara

    September 2014 Wine Festival Logroño -- Stop or not?

    We passed through at festival time, we just ate a "big" lunch in a festival tent and walked on, it was a "big" mistake as I learnt not to eat or "drink" much if you have to walk another few hours..if you are staying the night and in the Alberque you will be subject to closing time..I have seen...
  3. unadara

    Some of my biggest advice for newbies

    I was taken in entirely.. into Hontanas from Burgos-what a day, Carrion! through Moratinos (hadn't heard of Rebekah then) but saw the wine stores, oh the windy paths, the heat (walked in a heat wave) and the social evenings-one spent very sick after a First Aid intervention by the Camino Red...
  4. unadara

    Taxi or bus bypass around Leon

    Have to say I walked past that Church at Virgen without a second thought, did take a photo of it's very modern facade, never knew there was anything special about it, and I love my churches...Have to go that way again (obviously not bypass it by bus!).
  5. unadara

    Taxi or bus bypass around Leon

    Terry If you intent on transport, a Taxi can take you to Fresno on a route that is 29km and will avoid Leon if you can ask them BUT I liked MM proposal so went on Via Michelin, you might create an alternative route if you were to walk. It looks very pleasant, 29km, you can print out a very...
  6. unadara

    Taxi or bus bypass around Leon

    My experience which was great but won't get you to Villar Mazarife?but Astorga. Stay in El Burgo , great Albergue-get there early. Very early train next am (but Cafes are open for early breakfast) into Leon train station, walk 5 mins (less-I ran it) catch bus (get a ticket first!) arrive Astorga...
  7. unadara

    There Once Was Three Pilgrims

    Thanks everyone, keep up the stellar writing , quoting and tale telling.
  8. unadara

    SJPDP to Logrono or Logrono to Burgos?

    I'd be a definite in favour of St Jean to Logrono, lovely days and then get bus on from where you get to, otherwise you have to plan a certain distance and set days, anyways the start is amazing!
  9. unadara

    LIVE from the Camino A fork in the road on my camino

    Totally agree with the Molinaseca option, the descent that day from the CRUZ has nearly knocked me twice, I'm grand on ascents!. Enjoy every minute of the rest of your journey, medical advice for all tendonitis, shin splints etc is drink more and isotonics also, eroski do own brand, if you can...
  10. unadara

    Swimming opportunities on Camino Frances?

    I had some good swims on the Norte alright, though it was in Apr/May and many thought I was nuts (same as do back home) on the CF I got in in Boadillo (SEp/Oct in a heatwave) BUT my foot got an infection and I think it was the pool..not too clean in those hot conditions, the rivers are great...
  11. unadara

    In Torres del Rio…..Where I Stormed the Battlements

    Pacharan is available in Larrasaona! My guide recommended "I" try it. However we met a lovely couple Margaret and Herbert from Dublin and it was Margaret's birthday so I asked for a Pacharan for margaret, she was very pleased with it, a new experience and an "another" great night. But we woke to...
  12. unadara

    In Torres del Rio…..Where I Stormed the Battlements

    In O'Ceb I asked in my "fluid" Spanish for the St.James tart (dessert) to be "flambe", have had it in Santiago, they pour spirit over it. However we received the flaming bowl in the image below! Queimada? We got a great laugh and reception from other diners as it was Sunday lunch and lots of...
  13. unadara

    Is Templar Castle visible when coming into Ponferrada?

    Glad falcon chimed in here, first time we took direct route through town, early morning, dawn, and I did stop to take photos as we went by on our way out of town. 2nd time we followed the route "around" the town, and met a group of pilgrims in a very new posh? coffee/tea shop directly opposite a...
  14. unadara

    Between a rock...

    Sean You are getting the important messages by reading well. We walked in Sep/Oct 2011 (an ideal time, planned well)...not on your nelly, we had a heat wave 33 most days..we are not in control. Go when you can, go on the CF as it is a must do first camino experience, enjoy all the festivals and...
  15. unadara

    Between a rock...

    Sean My advice is based on no knowledge of your walking experience/hopes/fitness. If you start on 21st June (Sat) you could be finished in 28/30 days by 21st July which would get you just clear of the 100km crowd getting there for 25th. Often groups start stages at the weekends so if you can...
  16. unadara

    Monasterio de Carracedo - off the beaten track

    Margaret How would find walking directions to this wonderful looking place? Thank you for all your informative posts.
  17. unadara

    The Camino Curse

    I too will go back. I also look at other travels. It gives me great comfort to read the forum, refer to my books and maps (of which there are many/growing numbers). I did find peace the first time and torment and challenge. I hope to find these elements in the future too. Trust your heart Pieces...
  18. unadara

    Alert Accident today involving Pilgrims at Santa Irene

    I also have walked this path 3 times and knew it was dangerous, we also stayed on the wrong side for a distance as we thought we could get back across?. We also told others about the tunnel leading to the hostel and having to come back, but you should come back via the tunnel also. Some more...
  19. unadara

    Ambiance on CF versus CDN?

    I walked Apr/May 2012, despite a lot of rain (it rained everywhere that April) it was a wonderful experience. The refugios are great, try stay in the Monasteries and Convents. It was quiet but I ended up in a group of 5 after the 2nd week. Long walks, be prepared, also take some short days to...
  20. unadara

    Home from camino, my stages and my brief thoughts

    Well done Super! I walked first Camino with my husband and he would have liked to keep on going many days but we had very high temperatures and I couldn't going (28days total-just to SdeC!) M On my own on the Norte stages were longer/or very much shorter and enjoyed the longer days. Had you your...

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