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  1. koknesis

    LIVE from the Camino Struggling to continue

    I can speak only for myself, but I believe the purpose for a modern time pilgrimage is to answer the questions a pilgrims soul is seeking for. They may have a matter in past, present or future, being of spiritual or material nature, but important enough to go ahead. I see it as bell shaped curve...
  2. koknesis

    Dromomania

    wanderlust would be fine, however in order to qualify for being a dromomaniac, one would need to have “an abnormal drive or desire to travel that involves spending beyond one's means and sacrificing job, partner, or security in the lust for new experiences….” Far beyond my current capabilities 🥸
  3. koknesis

    Why you should not walk a camino

    Obviously the Camino is for everyone, no need to list any criteria to qualify. And yes, San Fermin is still on my bucket list, I hope it will be fun after all 🐂 🤩
  4. koknesis

    Why you should not walk a camino

    Right, but is there anything we should take for granted in advance? There is only one thing being certain, our earth life is limited ... everything else might be found out in the field, with a suffering or without.
  5. koknesis

    Route ideas

    In 2 weeks one can do a combo of La Senda de Camille + Camino Aragones. Senda is a really spectacular circular track in Pyrenees, well maintained and could be entered at Somport https://www.lasendadecamille.com/en/stages/ . Next then CA from Somport to Pamplona. This combination requires some...
  6. koknesis

    What is the best way to check the weather on the Camino?

    1. General forecast for a week: foreca.com or more accurate yr.no 2. Weather forecast when walking Camino: looking out of the window indeed :) 3. Instant forecast when in mountains: Suunto barometric altimeter
  7. koknesis

    How much does ease/cost of arrival affect your choice of camino?

    The priorities are in following order (Camino or other destination): 1. For how long time? 2. When? 3. Where and how to get there? 4. How much it will cost?
  8. koknesis

    Looking for a Freestanding Dome Tent for Camino Trip

    I read 1 person is 1.8kg. I also would consider a possibility that the rain may start in middle of the night 😬..
  9. koknesis

    Looking for a Freestanding Dome Tent for Camino Trip

    I would be a little suspicious about a “festival” tent from eBay.. it may last not very long. There are some alternatives on Amazon, at least one can read a feedback on these, like https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0917DXN2X/?tag=casaivar-21
  10. koknesis

    Camino “families” - how cliquey or impenetrable are they mid-way through a Camino?

    I usually find myself being torn between “home sweet home” where actually my family is and “Camino sweat Camino” where nobody is a stranger … 😎
  11. koknesis

    Camino “families” - how cliquey or impenetrable are they mid-way through a Camino?

    Very well said indeed! I think it might be a bit confusing how one understands the meaning of “Camino family” because the term “family” somehow suggests shared duties and responsibilities, or a common purpose at least. I have mostly walked solo, but I would say that every pilgrim whom I met on...
  12. koknesis

    A Wonderful Resource for Planning Any Camino

    Well… most importantly it strongly advertises “Contrata el transporte de tu mochila en el Camino de Santiago” 😁 so, thanks for letting know this option So far the best for the planing stages and sleeps have been www.gronze.com and godesalco.com
  13. koknesis

    How to take trekking poles to Spain despite airline regulations...

    So, then you can hide approx. 10 inches long stiletto in them. At least this is how the airport security looks at them. In case you are trained in jogo do pau, then even hiding that knife is not necessary :) Better stay on safe side ...
  14. koknesis

    How to take trekking poles to Spain despite airline regulations...

    the most uncomplicated way was to make a nice staff from bamboo found on ramblas walking Mozarabes :)
  15. koknesis

    Offer one Camino suggestion.....

    a simple ¿Dónde podemos comer? worked just fine in most of the cases 😎
  16. koknesis

    Offer one Camino suggestion.....

    Great advices above indeed! But I hardly can imagine bunk-bed-sleeping or communal dinners in the year 2021 of corona era.. So either private accommodation or camping out where it is possible?
  17. koknesis

    Offer one Camino suggestion.....

    - learn some Spanish - aim for a daily distance about 1/3 of what you cover weekly. and you know what to do, if it seems to be too short at the moment :)

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