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  1. Embee12

    Telling Family about plans to walk

    @PurpleRainbows I've had to think through some of these same issues though my variables are different. I am lucky to have a sabbatical next semester, and thus have the time to go as long as I'd like. However, I have a neurodivergent 14-year-old who will be starting high school about 6 weeks...
  2. Embee12

    Recommendations for a Pilgrimage Primer Book

    Thanks for the tips! I did watch "Six Ways to Santiago" a coulple of months ago - loved it. I really appreciated that we got to know them a bit, and walk with them a bit, hear their thoughts, and each was so different. I wish it had gone on even longer! Thanks for turning me on to the...
  3. Embee12

    Recommendations for a Pilgrimage Primer Book

    My first copy was also in 1982! My first trip to Europe. The book was so huge - like a brick! I also pored over the Eurail Map... In fact, I brought the same map with me on my next European trip two years later... Wish I still had it. At least I've managed to hold on to my map of New Mexico...
  4. Embee12

    Recommendations for a Pilgrimage Primer Book

    Thanks for the tips! I love your step 7... sounds like a maxim... Alas, I won't be able to do the whole Frances due to time constraints (job, family). Am considering starting in Leon... which is another thread I'll post at some point. Also, re point 4 - I'm going to need to predominantly stay...
  5. Embee12

    Recommendations for a Pilgrimage Primer Book

    Thanks. I'll check it out!
  6. Embee12

    Recommendations for a Pilgrimage Primer Book

    Thanks for all of the suggestions and details! I will definitely take only paper map and apps, and would never take a whole book (though I did take Let's Go Europe in th 1980s!). (Like you, I prefer paper maps - in fact, I just love looking at maps, period, whether I'm traveling or not!)...
  7. Embee12

    Recommendations for a Pilgrimage Primer Book

    Thank you all so much for this input! I've looked up a lot of your recommendations, and have already purchased the Brierly from Ivar's store. As for my preparations process: As good_old_shoes put it in their reply, I'm a book person, and starting to read in this way - with the paper, with a...
  8. Embee12

    Recommendations for a Pilgrimage Primer Book

    Thanks for the specificity! That index sounds excellent.
  9. Embee12

    Recommendations for a Pilgrimage Primer Book

    Thanks. I hadn't seen this one before. I very much liked Moon guides in the past, although admittedly it was probably 20 years and earlier...
  10. Embee12

    Recommendations for a Pilgrimage Primer Book

    Thanks for the intel!
  11. Embee12

    Recommendations for a Pilgrimage Primer Book

    Thanks for the tip!
  12. Embee12

    Recommendations for a Pilgrimage Primer Book

    Thanks. That's what I was scared of! The "bad rap" part... but easy enough to overlook if it's not my cup of spirit. In any case, just bought the Brierly from Ivar's store!
  13. Embee12

    Recommendations for a Pilgrimage Primer Book

    Thanks! Yes, I started with that list. It's amazing! And I also wanted a little more input about people's favorites, so this is all very helpful!
  14. Embee12

    Recommendations for a Pilgrimage Primer Book

    Thanks! Just ordered it from Ivar!
  15. Embee12

    Recommendations for a Pilgrimage Primer Book

    Thanks for the input! I will check out those other resources, and may indeed ask for more specific recs.
  16. Embee12

    Recommendations for a Pilgrimage Primer Book

    Trecile provides the link in a reply to you below. It was easy enough to find. Seems like a comprehensive network!
  17. Embee12

    Recommendations for a Pilgrimage Primer Book

    Thanks! I *do* love the prep!
  18. Embee12

    Recommendations for a Pilgrimage Primer Book

    I am like you, good_old_shoes. I'm a book person, and I love the exploration of a subject (I'm an English prof, for goodness sake!) - particularly in anticipation of traveling. Just kinda gets me in the mood, you know? I, too, have been enjoying some of the films I've watched. I wept...
  19. Embee12

    Recommendations for a Pilgrimage Primer Book

    C clearly: Thanks! This is very helpful. As for the rabbit-holes - I actually like them and look forward to them! I just need to "schedule" that time when I can really start to interact more.
  20. Embee12

    Recommendations for a Pilgrimage Primer Book

    Thanks, Trecile! Yes, I am taking notes galore.

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