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  1. N

    What are the circle symbol and golf tee symbol on the wise pilgrim app

  2. D

    Hiiker GPX maps are free

    As a public service announcement, the Irish hiking app Hiiker is making all its GPX map files available for free. I've purportedly downloaded the GPX for the Camino Primitivo. Sadly, I don't actually know how to *use* it. Could a tech savvy pilgrim PM or post how this is used? I'm a huge...
  3. Luka

    Polarsteps and FindPenguins accounts - share so we can follow each other

    I am planning to use Polarsteps and/or Find Penguins for the first time for my next camino. Maybe it would be nice to share accounts here, so we could follow each others caminos? Find Penguin: https://findpenguins.com/caminoluka Polarsteps: https://www.polarsteps.com/LonnekeLodder
  4. JGJ

    Alert Cops - SMS Challenge

    Hello: I’ve tried numerous times to set up Alert Cops in Canada but without success. The issue is not receiving the verification code via sms. I figured the cause was my Canadian SIM card. Now here I am in Spain (Pamplona) with a Spanish SIM card and yet I have the same problem. The App uses a...
  5. S

    Mileage tracker

    I am searching for an iPhone app that does one thing only, does it well, and does it accurately, which is to track mileage along the Camino. With the most popular apps, all too often they eventually/automatically go to into sleep mode and stop tracking miles. I am careful to configure iPhone...
  6. MARSKA

    Help with Using Godesalco Route Planner

    I'm looking for help using godesalco. https://godesalco.com/plan/frances I pull up the website, chose the French route, click on the left side of the list choosing SJDPD (starting location), then click on the right side choosing Ponferrada (arrival location), and for an intermediate location I...
  7. C

    Wifi (Portuguese Coastal)

    Hello, I am walking the coastal route beginning of June and wondering about free Wi-Fi access starting in Porto. I am coming from the U.S. and curious about what I should do about international access. I have Verizon. Thanks, Laurie
  8. C

    Left adapter in wall & can't charge phone

    I was at A Santiago albergue/Hotel last night snd left my Australian adapter in the wall, so l know have no way to charge my phone. I am in Atapuerca tonight snd Burgos tomorrow. Can anyone offer me any help?? Thank you Chris
  9. Kasee

    Wise Pilgrim App and mileage calculation between destinations

    I’m three days into the Frances and can’t figure out how to calculate mileage between destinations. Last Fall, I was able to touch and hold a town name and it would set that town as the starting point and then adjust the mileage going forward. So, for example, I’m in Akerreta now and I would...
  10. F

    BEWARE: Virgin Mobile - no Spanish roaming cover until 17th of May, 2023.

    Hello Everyone, Virgin mobile are currently joining with O2. The result is that Virgin are not currently covering roaming in Spain until the 17th of May, 2023. I was left for days without mobile coverage and had to buy a spanish SIM and rely on my friends for several days. If I had been...
  11. Hey Jude

    Sim cards

    Sim cards! Bear with me as this is a very long post and I write it in the hope that it will help someone else avoid the problems I have had. I am walking the Camino in April and May and then traveling throughout Europe and beyond for possibly up to 12 months. I want to I have access to data and...
  12. Corned Beef

    OSM Project: Albergues on the Caminos

    As there is a lot of information on camino routes (gpx files) and a lot of information on albergues in Open Street Map (OSM), I thought I would put it together to help me with my planning. It may be useful to others...
  13. Purple Backpack

    Gear Review: Apple MagSafe Duo Charger

    Husby and I always fight to get to the outlet plugs at the end of the day and he usually wins...at least until he heads for the shower, when I unplug all his stuff and plug mine in, resulting in a bit of marital discord. With watches, phones, a Garmin Mini, AirPods…those conveniences are pretty...
  14. Joanne P

    Phone range btwn SJPDP & Orisson?

    So, 8 weeks out from the day we leave, I developed Achilles tendonitis. The physio says rest, so Ive lost my final two months training 😏. At this stage it's all looking a bit questionable, but I'm determined to still give it a go. If I start walking and find the steep incline too painful, am I...
  15. P

    Buying a SIM card in SJPdP?

    Hi everyone! Is it possible to buy a SIM card in St. Jean Piet de port?
  16. J

    Did you take many photos and videos?

    Helloo, I was debating whether or not to buy a camera since my phone's camera is broken. What was your experience, is it worth taking a lot of videos and photos. I can take some good ones with my phone but its gonna be a hassle every single time. I know this is a personal thing, but I would...
  17. Doingit

    Best App camino frances

    In a week I will start my camino and am almost ready. What app in your experience is the best for following the route on the Camino Frances from SJPP , list of albergues etc... I saw that ninja highly rated is no longer available
  18. GuyA

    GPX File Question

    In 2022…after receiving great help on the Forum…I downloaded GPX files from the Wikiloc database and walked the Camino Primitivo and Camino San Salvador routes. Wikiloc was most helpful! In a month I will walk the 700 km Island Walk in PEI Canada. I was provided the attached GPX file. I admit...
  19. E

    Photo book or blog documenting your camino

    Hello, I d be interested what platforms/softwares one is to use for documenting your walk on the camino? Photo books would have a preference. Could you please also say their advantages/disadvantages? Thanks you and buen camino if you are still on the way
  20. KariannNor

    How to Charge my Phone

    Maybe this has been discussed, but can't find any info.. How do you charge your electronic devices when you stay over night? Are there enough electrical outlets or do you use solar cell powerbanks?

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