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  1. JohnMcM

    First Time Peregrina

    @A5Miles congratulations on your decision, it probably feels good and scary at the same time, as it did for many of us. It’s not unusual for well meaning people to offer tips, techniques, experience and a whole range of advice to posters like yourself. I’ll not shirk from my moral duty to a...
  2. JohnMcM

    Via de la Plata - March 16, 2022

    @g.preece155 I doff my hat to you in respect for taking the time to answer everyone personally. Buen (being generous with your time) Camino
  3. JohnMcM

    Please critique my Camino Frances May/June 2022 General Plan!

    You have a good deal of advice/suggestions/experience already offered. My small offering is to remind you that 2022 is a Holy Year, so it is reasonable to anticipate a large rise in the number of pilgrims vying for accommodation, particularity in the last 100 kilometres or more before SDC.
  4. JohnMcM

    LIVE from the Camino And so it begins…

    Buen Camino Tamarack.
  5. JohnMcM

    Mozarabe from Malaga

    There is a forum member called Magwood who I think did this same route. Her blogs are excellent and if you can find hers, I’m sure you will find helpful info there.
  6. JohnMcM

    Class of 2021

    Living in hope.
  7. JohnMcM

    My cancer camino

    There it is Luka, there is your reason, strength and light on the horizon to help you through the days ahead. Remember what you said for it came from within you. Buen (winning through) Camino
  8. JohnMcM

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

    Then and now 😀
  9. JohnMcM

    via de la plata app

    I can't say which app is the best. Though you may advantage yourself by looking at Wise Pilgrim and Perigrino Online apps. Buen (finding a good app) camino
  10. JohnMcM

    Camino Portugues - October - first Camino

    You could consider walking from the cathedral down the hill to the river, turn right when get to the river and walk to Matosinhos (spelling?). From there you can follow your guide etc to your chosen route. Also, it is not unusual for folks to hop on the metro and ride to the Mercado stop (on...
  11. JohnMcM

    First timer advice needed

    You might advantage yourself and your group if you research two possibilities: 1: Burgos to Leon and any days you have after reaching Leon. 2: Have a look at the Camino's Finnisterre and Muxia routes from Santiago de Compostela. Buen (finding what you desire) Camino
  12. JohnMcM

    Starting on the 15th (May 2019)

    Hello Sher, Presumably your ear-plugs are out of sight in the photo? Buen (lightly packed) Camino
  13. JohnMcM

    Finding alburques already booked???

    Hello Caraid, Rest assured the albergues you see that are booked are private albergues. The municipal albergues do not take bookings. Buen (bed finding) Camino Edit: Oops, just saw SFletcher's post, apologies if I came across as forceful.
  14. JohnMcM

    Issues with getting my deceased husband on the compostela certificate?

    You should be able to get a Compostela in the name of another. I did last year. Please, allow me explain. Last year I undertook a Camino for my sister. Some years ago, Margaret (my sister) and her husband Charlie had planned to walk a Camino together. Charlie got cancer and after a hugely...
  15. JohnMcM

    Hiking buddy wanted

    Ola, I wish you well for your Camino. I have thought very carefully before replying to your message, and I fully expect to be shot down in flames for what I am about to say. Please try to understand my reason for this reply, for my conscience tells me I must. I'm guessing you are a young...
  16. JohnMcM

    New Pilgrim

    Hello Sher, Welcome to your forum. Lots of useful advice so far so I won't complicate things by adding more. I would however like to ask a question and offer a suggestion please. How important is it that you start from St Jean Pied du Port? It is a popular starting place and many, many...
  17. JohnMcM

    We booked our flight!

    I guess that depends on where you are and where you are intending to fly to. Generally speaking, it is not unusual for tickets to be cheaper when folks book them well in advance. Doing that, if you can afford it, can often offer the chance of "recovering financially" before starting your...
  18. JohnMcM

    Planning first walk - April 2019

    If I may, I'll offer this consideration for your plans. Holy Week can be incredibly busy with accommodation pre-booked. If you are not planning to stay in non-private accommodations (muni-albergues), you may want to consider booking your privately run accommodations ahead of time. Buen...
  19. JohnMcM

    All advice greatly received

    Hello gemmag, You might like to look at the end part of the Portuguese routes, (Tui to SDC). If I remember correctly, you will have a couple days to get into your stride before tackling some hills. The Sarria to SDC leg, although very popular, is not exactly a stroll in the park. Also, you...
  20. JohnMcM

    Setting Intentions

    Walking with a sense of wonder and an open heart,,,,, you have a fellow spirit here. As for intention on a Camino, well, I'm happy for my intent to always be to walk in the moment and enjoy where I am, who I am with, why I am there and for me, most importantly, what is that I can see, hear...

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