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  1. Owensr23

    Left or right…?

    I used this method one early morning before first light. I saw these two German ladies with headlamps briskly walking away. I settled in about 100 meters behind them. After about a half an hour they stopped and I caught up with them. I was greeted by them "Buen Camino! Do you know where we...
  2. Owensr23

    Left or right…?

    I and my two sons always go the opposite direction my wife walks. I am not being sexist…she has no sense of direction. I try to say east and west and she only wants left and right. I can’t tell you how many times we have had the discussion that east is always east and left depends on the way you...
  3. Owensr23

    Walking the Camino Primitivo: Tips for a Safe Solo Journey in 2022

    To comment on one item…the power bank. I understand your fear. But there are choices here. I had a 16 oz power brick I carry in my work bag that can give two full charges. There also small power banks about the size of lipstick that give 30% power charge. The small one is enough for an emergency...
  4. Owensr23

    Walking the Camino Primitivo: Tips for a Safe Solo Journey in 2022

    The pack weight just comes with lots of small choices. For example I will walk only in trail runners and have some light weight sandals for showers and town walking. Leave the Tevas (11 oz) home for Xeros (5 oz). Also usually only bring a silk liner, but I am also bringing a down throw (14 oz)...
  5. Owensr23

    Walking the Camino Primitivo: Tips for a Safe Solo Journey in 2022

    I am starting on April 29th from Oviedo walking solo. This is my third Camino and I am 66 years old this year. I have been walking a good bit getting ready. My pack is now down to 12 pounds so I have room for some water weight. My first Camino I was at 17 pounds at the start and then started...
  6. Owensr23

    Camino Frances (Leon) or Camino Portugues for a first time camino?

    In 2016 my wife and I walked the CF from Leon to Santiago, and in 2018 we walked the CP from Porto. On the CP we switched to the central at at Vila do Conde -- we live in Florida and have lots of beach time. Be warned that whatever one you pick first, you will do the other next, and then....I...
  7. Owensr23

    How do people 60-and-over plan their Camino?

    "Plans are worthless, but planning is everything" I am a project planner by trade and I always plan a lot. On the Camino, for me that translates to knowing the route and what is ahead so that I don't miss an opportunity -- not to have structure. I don't book ahead, but I am aware of...
  8. Owensr23

    Booking Ahead

    A once a 100 year problem require a once a 100 year solution. Be flexible, be kind, the Camino will provide. I past I only booked when I was going for a long day. In 2018 in Portugal I had a 40 km day and booked ahead so that arriving late I wouldn’t have to sleep in street or walk even...
  9. Owensr23

    Daily cost of the Camino?

    My wife and I spent 40-50 euros per day for the two of us in 2016 and 2018. For two there we times a room was cheaper than getting two beds in a common space. Also, we could split meals at times. I got a bocadillo for breakfast for 1.5 euros and it had 5 eggs — so the wife had to help. I...

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