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  1. Arctic_Alex

    Travel from Norway to SJPDP

    I think he was referring to himself developing the discussion further into if vodka or cognac is the best medicine, which is considered far enough from the original poster's question and intent to be called a detour ;-) ... detours can be funny but can quickly escalate and dilute if not flood a...
  2. Arctic_Alex

    Hei from Finland

    Hej from Sweden. Yes, one can develop a mild or even serious Camino addiction ;-) Good luck that your dreams may come true soon.
  3. Arctic_Alex

    Travel from Norway to SJPDP

    From Sweden I usually go via Sthlm(Arlanda) - Paris - Biarritz ... or directly from Scandinavia to Biarritz when available. Then a shared taxi from Biarritz to SJPDP (Express-Bourricot). For me going to Pamplona and then taking transport to SJPDP ... just to walk back to Pamplona is not an...
  4. Arctic_Alex

    Happy new year from Arctic Europe.

    Happy new year from Arctic Europe! ... Although a much more quiet part of Arctic Europe ... we had almost no fireworks ;-)
  5. Arctic_Alex

    Pre-Pilgrim times - photos of when you were young?

    Not old enough for the 42 😉 This is the (nearly identical) MG3, basic weight 11.5 kg, field-ready 13,3 kg without ammo
  6. Arctic_Alex

    Pre-Pilgrim times - photos of when you were young?

    That is exactly the point! Looking at those images makes me feel old and weak ;-) Maybe I still could carry it, but I would suffer like hell ...
  7. Arctic_Alex

    Pre-Pilgrim times - photos of when you were young?

    Me and some other kind of hiking gear quite some time ago. I have been posting too many historical photos of myself on here... so this was the last one, promise! 🤣
  8. Arctic_Alex

    Help needed, information and guidance to a last minute walking plan...

    Buen Camino! :cool:
  9. Arctic_Alex

    I am going to not over think the planning of this trip in a few weeks time

    Exactly. The Camino is not a wilderness expedition into uncharted lands. It is actually an overly well marked route with extremely good infrastructure for walkers/pilgrims, in a safe and developed country. Even if you realise you missed some equipment, there are plenty of cities along the way to...
  10. Arctic_Alex

    Salutations to all

    Myself being a switcher, introvert on one day and extrovert on another, both sides of my personality got all they could wish for even on an April Camino Francés :cool: Like you, I am now going to try routes slightly less travelled. Such as the Primitivo next month, and hopefully the Via de la...
  11. Arctic_Alex

    First Camino Which Option of These Two Would You Choose

    Unlike others on here I would say ... it depends. 😉 I personally would always consider the longer route to Santiago first, ... Fisterra / Muxia to me is a potential add-on, a nice-to-have if there is plenty of time. Arriving in Santiago for me feels like "I have made it, this is the end" and...
  12. Arctic_Alex

    First Camino

    Would be cool to walk it 😱… 3 days max I suppose. But would require some research as in paths/roads and accommodation …
  13. Arctic_Alex

    Camino Estudie / study / Studie

    I did fill it in. However it was a bit confusing as by the way you formulate your questions you seem to assume that those who participate are currently on the way. Which I, and many others on here are not!
  14. Arctic_Alex

    Hello all, new user. Will start Camino Frances in May'23.

    I can assure you, being overwhelmed is just natural. So much information, so many people and even so many different opinions and opposing views! But the latter actually tells you that in most cases there is not one only way to do things, but several, and all are good in their way. So do not try...
  15. Arctic_Alex

    Pre-Pilgrim times - photos of when you were young?

    🙈 this was exactly my thought right after I typed it 🤣
  16. Arctic_Alex

    Pre-Pilgrim times - photos of when you were young?

    Gosh I was young then ... I am not sure when exactly this was – some decades ago I would guess. All I remember is that those where quite some rough times still in Guatemala and that my path into the country was advised as by "armed convoy only" in my guidebook. I instead decided to blend in with...
  17. Arctic_Alex

    Pre-Pilgrim times - photos of when you were young?

    🤣 ... my first real hiking after my army times was also in jeans. Decades ago, but I remember quite well how bad an idea that was 🙈 I was a pro with my army gear at that time, but had no clue how to do it as a civilian ...
  18. Arctic_Alex

    Pre-Pilgrim times - photos of when you were young?

    Not 100% sure, but this must have been between 15 and 18 years ago. ... most likely Dartmoor, England.
  19. Arctic_Alex

    Hi! Walking the Camino "from my door" in small stages - anyone else?

    Make it "lucky Central Europeans" ;-) For me getting close to any sensible Camino starting point means a) either 90 miles by coach/bus, changing bus at least once + at least 3 loosely connected flights all adding up to at least 2 full days of travel with some airport hotel in between b) or 15...
  20. Arctic_Alex

    Hi! Walking the Camino "from my door" in small stages - anyone else?

    Hi, I suppose this will be a very different experience than walking in one go, but it will nevertheless be an exciting experience with the clear advantage that you can spread the joy over many years 😃 An interesting project! If I would try to the same it would mean around 5000 km one way so I...

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