Jeff Crawley
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- A "Tourigrino" trip once Covid has passed, so 2023
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Well, allright. I will park my walk on the West highland Way and start the Cf. I will be very slow though as life is busy in these lockdown times. I want to know in two easy steps how to get your credential and stamps. No complicated directions please... and let me tell anyone on the way between Zubiri and Pamplona: do not miss San Esteban, in Zabaldika. It IS on the ‘real’ camino. Though these days, what is real maybe needs to start with a read of the following book: The Velveteen Rabbit. That outlives any old virus...Anybody else on the Forum walking the Camino Frances care of Walking4Fun?
I know we have @jozero mid-way between Zubiri and Pamplona. I'm just about to get my credential stamped at Torres del Rio and @easygoing is way ahead around Leon.
Anybody else?
"We few, we happy few, we Band of Trudgers"
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Good for you. I think you can start anywhere along the Frances though @jozero started from SJPP as did my friend Paula and I although our mutual friend Therese is joining at Leon, or maybe Burgos . . .Well, allright. I will park my walk on the West highland Way and start the Cf. I will be very slow though as life is busy in these lockdown times. I want to know in two easy steps how to get your credential and stamps. No complicated directions please... and let me tell anyone on the way between Zubiri and Pamplona: do not miss San Esteban, in Zabaldika. It IS on the ‘real’ camino. Though these days, what is real maybe needs to start with a read of the following book: The Velveteen Rabbit. That outlives any old virus...
and thanks, Jeff, for the nudge
I'm the curmudgeon who is well off-piste on the Viejo, and anyway looking askance at such new-fangled apps.Anybody else?
Ah, Jeff, you are very patient. Thank you. I can't get my bike over there, and anyway I would have to walk up every slope. So it will be Shanks' mare without a doubt. I am not allowed to use public transport and can't afford a taxi. I said I would be slow. My app gives me 1km more than walking4fun, but that's ok. It is a paltry 8.1km - looks better at 12,282 steps! I guess I am near Orrisson. I also guess I would be totally bunched if this were for real! See you tomorrow, as I am walking no more this day.Good for you. I think you can start anywhere along the Frances though @jozero started from SJPP as did my friend Paula and I although our mutual friend Therese is joining at Leon, or maybe Burgos . . .
The Credential is just a bit of silliness between me and my fellow Penguin, Paula. Just make a new table in Word (or whatever you use) and copy and paste them in as you go. I've attached the one from SJPP to start you off.
You also get stage stickers from Walking4Fun (Stage 1 on the CF being SJPP to Roncesvalles) and 10,000 20,000 30,000 step badges. 10000 steps is a snail, 20000 is a turtle, 30000 steps . . . .well I just haven't got there yet
You can collect your sellos from Roncesvalles onwards go to
Camino Navarro for sellos from Roncesvalles until Obanos
and
French Way for sellos from Puente la Reina to SdC
The main site has an amazing collection of sellos from refugios, churches, town halls, bars - you should be able to find your favourites grouped by nearest town.
DM if you have any problems.
See you along the way and remember: no taxis, buses or hoverboards! We are Virtuous Virtual Pilgrims after all, not Tourigrinos!
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Hi Sue, no we're just toddling along with the rest of the Neighbors group - you're "Way" ahead of any of us. Have fun in Astorga - not too much chocolate mind!@Jeff Crawley , have you made a named group that we can join on W4F?
"Will you walk a little faster?" said a whiting to a snail,Well, good morning. I added another 6916 steps to my total, and that takes me to about half way to Roncesvalles. I am having a look at Stingy nomad. Poor soul, she is puffing and panting but her views are far superior to mine... In reality, mine was 50 minutes flat walking, with very few other people on the streets. I was wielding my nordic poles to help me stay straight backed, and had my pack forwarded. Reaching the albergue - and here is the funny part: it is the same one I used to find when on total lockdown, always plenty of space, lovely welcome, great breakfasts... right now just finished a bowl of cornflakes. A lockdown breakfast. Time to move on, Stingy nomad has caught up with me. I will see how half an hour more works on my stamina. I am luckier than stingy nomad - she is surrounded by the mist of early morning. See you later folks!
Now have just about ten more km to do. Very windy. Will be a struggle... it will be very late by the time I get to Roncesvalles...
Second edit: now, 19.6km done. The final 6 something will take it out of me, all downhill... I had to stop for a real, but virtual, funeral service. Beautiful, if sad, because only ten people were allowed to attend. That is still better than when and perhaps still, people cannot bid farewell in a dignified manner...
Now, socks and shoes off for a while. I will help (actually I am the real hospitalera in this albergue!) get lunch sorted, and then will take two more spells in the laneway to bring me galloping down to Roncesvalles. See you later, pilgrims.
As @ Jeff Crawley said: it’s not a race! @drvsmiln is predicting a September arrival. I just wanted to make sure I got to Roncesvalles in two days instead of three, but from here, it will be what it is.I just started from St Jean yesterday...just 3k...
It's gonna be a slow camino
Ah, but which September?ON Walking 4 Fun:
Been walking 3 days (at 3 miles per day) and I am STILL in Lisbon! At this rate, I won't be in SCQ until sometime in September. Good thing I don't have to concern myself with the 90 day limit in the Schengen area!
Baby steps, best way to do it. Are you overnighting in Orisson?I just started from St Jean yesterday...just 3k...
It's gonna be a slow camino
Stay at the Hotel Gaudi. Ask for a room looking out over the front. You can stand at the window and wave like Eva Peron as dusty pilgrims pass you by.I missed Astorga by 1.5km yesterday, but will definitely be there today: should I have a rest day there? Will I be able to move after eating chocolate?
no snoring companions keeping you awake;
Hi, there are many walks on the Walking4Fun site, the Camino Frances is just one of them:I'm interested in what you are doing, @Jeff Crawley. Is it a virtual walk on the Camino Frances? How do you get on to that? Is there a website? Would you give some details please?
I've just today finished a virtual walk on the Great Ocean Road here in Australia through the Conqueror Virtual Challenge, 239km.
You do realise . . . . . it's lock down . . . . nobody would miss your partner if they . . . disappeared (add sinister laughter)Hoping to get to Roncesvalles today...maybe...
Hmmm...don't know about that. My partner seems to be doing his best to mimic a crowded albergue
We walked from Leon to San Martin del Camino today along a trail in the pines of Washington. The sun was out and several people were very talkative just like the actual Camino.Hi Sue, no we're just toddling along with the rest of the Neighbors group - you're "Way" ahead of any of us. Have fun in Astorga - not too much chocolate mind!
Thanks, @Jeff Crawley! I'll get joined up tonight. I've never walked the Camino Frances so maybe that'll be the one. But...I've walked the Caminho Portugues twice, Coastal & Central, & never had time for the Spiritual Variante, Finisterre, or Muxia. So that one may be calling more strongly...who knows! Decisions, decisions.Hi, there are many walks on the Walking4Fun site, the Camino Frances is just one of them:
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Head over there and join then pick your route. Every day you add either the number of steps you've taken or your distance in miles or kilometres and it works out where you would have walked to - the site can be quirky and the figures not necessarily add up but hey, that's part of Camino Life - arguing as to whether you walked 16.29 or 16.15km that day
A lot of work has gone into the site with some great photos to show you where you would have been.
Buen Camino!
It's easy enough, just click on "Create Group" and give it a name and add members' names to it.We walked from Leon to San Martin del Camino today along a trail in the pines of Washington. The sun was out and several people were very talkative just like the actual Camino.
Tomorrow Astorga
How do we form a neighbor's group? If you are more savy than I am please add Camino Sharon.
Thanks
I would love to create my group. What names are my fellow virtual Walker's using ?It's easy enough, just click on "Create Group" and give it a name and add members' names to it.
W4F certainly has quirks!Well, here I am on a bit of a rest day. Hah! to tell you the truth, this virtual stuff is messing up my head. I knew where I was when I was slogging along from Roncesvalles to Larrasoaña, and then from there to Cizur Menor, and onward to Santiago. I have to try to be more flexible. I didn't know I was signing up for that!
According to walking4fun, I am at the exact spot that was the end of the road for a blessed pilgrim in 2006. I know that spot like the back of my hand, as I often walk along that path when I am in the area. I am 56.5km into my virtual Camino Frances. yippee!
In my head, to add to the confusion, I am focussing on the people along the way who are coping with a sudden and total loss of livelihood. All I can do is send my best intentions for their capacity to keep on going on.
I use a step counter on my phone. In fact, I use 2. They agree on the steps, but differ on the km. And then, to add insult to injury, walking4fun decides on its own conversion to kms. I am too worn out to argue. I just need to keep going and forget about neat and tidy daily distances that match my real Camino Frances.
It's ok, I am just getting used to having things different.
Watch out, young people. Don't end up like me! Stay flexible.
I’m Sue127. Just 3.7 km short of Ponferrada. Will have to sleep under the stars tonight.I would love to create my group. What names are my fellow virtual Walker's using ?
I added my picture to my name on the site. Maybe if you all did that I could pick you out.
Thanks
Thanks Sue for your name. You are just a little ahead of me. we had to sleep out under the stars between St Jean and Roncesvalles but other days have managed to find some interesting little villages on our short days. And a virtual Camino gives you lots of leeway. We haven't had to take a taxi or a busI’m Sue127. Just 3.7 km short of Ponferrada. Will have to sleep under the stars tonight.
I started a walking buddies group but so far you are the only one to give me their member name. The member number also works.Hi @easygoing , did you create a new group ? I’m still looking in neighbours.
Virtual walk, but if you’re not in town at bed time, you’ll have to sleep under the stars.OK. Are you guys talking virtual walking or real? I'm getting confused. I haven't had my cafe con leche y croissant yet this morning.
My tent is still parked outside.Virtual walk, but if you’re not in town at bed time, you’ll have to sleep under the stars.
Who needs a tent? I just spread my silver emergency blanket out and sleep under the stars. Every virtual night is warm with a star filled sky. I saw a meteor shower last night.So, maybe it’s time to pay attention to some of these tent threads...and have a discussion, civilised of course, about what not to take, to allow for the weight of a tent. Remember, today is Tuesday, Samantha can twitch her nose and magic you in to the albergue of your choice.
Today is Tuesday? Are you sure?So, maybe it’s time to pay attention to some of these tent threads...and have a discussion, civilised of course, about what not to take, to allow for the weight of a tent. Remember, today is Tuesday, Samantha can twitch her nose and magic you in to the albergue of your choice.
I looked out for the ISS but couldn't see it.Who needs a tent? I just spread my silver emergency blanket out and sleep under the stars. Every virtual night is warm with a star filled sky. I saw a meteor shower last night.
Paula and I have "booked ahead" so we don't take up spaces needed by the rest of the TrudgersVirtual walk, but if you’re not in town at bed time, you’ll have to sleep under the stars.
Of course. Why not? Samantha can make anything be true. I am currently 2.3km shy of the Cathedral in Pamplona. I am heading for Cizur Menor. tempted by the idea of sleeping under the stars but I am a feartie. What if a polar bear came sniffing around while I was asleep? Or worse, some chinches escaped from the nearby Albergues...Today is Tuesday? Are you sure?
My forum name is the same as my walking4fun name. I have enough complications without another persona to pay attention to!I started a walking buddies group but so far you are the only one to give me their member name. The member number also works.
How was your night of camping last night?
We wanted to make it to Foncebadon so we walked after dinner. Darn. We walked right past it but had a lovely view of Cruz de ferro and then walked back to a warm bed.
Buen Camino
Offer it a Fox's Glacier Mint?Of course. Why not? Samantha can make anything be true. I am currently 2.3km shy of the Cathedral in Pamplona. I am heading for Cizur Menor. tempted by the idea of sleeping under the stars but I am a feartie. What if a polar bear came sniffing around while I was asleep? Or worse, some chinches escaped from the nearby Albergues...
If you click on "Friends" on the left hand map (marked in yellow) you'll see everybody on the whole of the walk:What am I doing wrong? I still can't find any of you on W4F. did you start a private group @easygoing ? If so, how do I access it?
Ha! Can you sing Molly Malone? Of course you can, I checked where you are from! Just start singing and I will find you... but maybe you are asleep by now. I was tuning in to an interview with Tara Erraught - such a lovely young woman. Now, quick, teeth, jump in to the bunk...hasta mañana!@kirkie - I'm in Uterga this evening too!
I missed it! Following the Camino on W4F doesn’t take you past it. Steps take me to Dragonte, but maybe I’ll back track for PerejeFriday, just after 3pm. Roasting hot. Uterga! Last time I passed this way I stayed here! Yes, you see right into my head. Stop, register, shower, wash, hang out clothes, have a cold drink...
It is a little tricky coming down from El Perdon but easy does it. It was so lovely to meet a pilgrim from Jerusalem whom I had met a few years ago. One of those things: we coincided as he came out of his albergue. A minute later and he would have gone away ahead. He told me this is his fourth consecutive year walking various caminos. A very interesting young man, a secondary school teacher, and passionate about his work. I have a photo, but won't post it for privacy reasons. Once again, the walking4fun site is telling fibs, so I am going to live approximately for the foreseeable future. I wonder how that will work out, really???
Here are the first five stamps on my very first credencial... when I get time I will sort all that out. I am slowly learning to live with things being virtual. There will be another real one, though. No slacking, and stopping off whenever the fancy takes me! And now, off to help the hospitalera make a bread and butter pudding.
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Ah, found a photo which says there is s choice of three directions for the Camino; that’s going to confuse me!I missed it! Following the Camino on W4F doesn’t take you past it. Steps take me to Dragonte, but maybe I’ll back track for Pereje
Well done, Bala. To be honest I am so out of sync with reality as a result of this virtual palaver, I don't have an idea how long it has taken me to reach Estella, but that is where I am. No worries about which albergue. As this is a virtual camino, I am going to sleep below the stars. On my real Camino Frances reaching Estella happened at the end of day 4. (I began in Roncesvalles.) Social distancing in the albergue sleeping rooms was definitely an unheard of concept. Didn't stop me from sleeping though!I've arrived in Pamplona. Took me just 5 days, which turns out to be only one day more than it took me in 2015. So, not bad.I'm going to treat myself to a night at La Perla, easily affordable at these virtual prices, and a drink on the plaza at Cafe Iruña before heading off for a tapas run. Beautiful weather today, hope it continues.
Yes, the fun of this virtual Camino is we can do anything we want.Well done, Bala. To be honest I am so out of sync with reality as a result of this virtual palaver, I don't have an idea how long it has taken me to reach Estella, but that is where I am. No worries about which albergue. As this is a virtual camino, I am going to sleep below the stars. On my real Camino Frances reaching Estella happened at the end of day 4. (I began in Roncesvalles.) Social distancing in the albergue sleeping rooms was definitely an unheard of concept. Didn't stop me from sleeping though!
I guess you will be passing me out soon, so I look forward to giving you a wave.
You get placed in the Neighbors group automatically - what name are you using on W4F? What is your #number? I've looked at every stage on the CF and can't see you.Yes, the fun of this virtual Camino is we can do anything we want.On the outside chance I should pass you (doubt it but who knows), I don't know how I would know, other than this thread. I'm lost figuring out the "friend" and "neighbors" section. I read the walk-through a few posts back, but my Android phone doesn't seem to have the same configuration. It seems I'm in a Neighbors group, but I'm the only one in it. . Talk about social distancing! Do I invite people to be friends, as on Facebook?
Ok, so don't look for anybody taller than 5ft 2inches, and do look for someone with a distinctly red face from the heat, and a Lowe Alpine 33/40 rucksack, and Meindl shoes and a lovely hat and a pair of sturdy Leki walking poles with some multi-coloured tape to mark them out from the rest of the pack, and who takes any excuse for a rest. And don't worry, wave at anybody. If they are half decent they will wave back.Yes, the fun of this virtual Camino is we can do anything we want.On the outside chance I should pass you (doubt it but who knows), I don't know how I would know, other than this thread. I'm lost figuring out the "friend" and "neighbors" section. I read the walk-through a few posts back, but my Android phone doesn't seem to have the same configuration. It seems I'm in a Neighbors group, but I'm the only one in it. . Talk about social distancing! Do I invite people to be friends, as on Facebook?
I'm Jean (Bala) and my number is 16179. I looked on my profile and I was in a private group that consisted only of meYou get placed in the Neighbors group automatically - what name are you using on W4F? What is your #number? I've looked at every stage on the CF and can't see you.
If somebody starts up a group with a new name and you join that one it seems you disappear from Neighbours which is why I haven't started a "Band of Trudgers" group there are people that aren't on this Forum that will stick with Neighbours rather than BoT.
I'm happy where I am (Logrono).
I see you!I'm Jean (Bala) and my number is 16179. I looked on my profile and I was in a private group that consisted only of me. So I deleted that "group" and now I'm not in anything. It's telling me I can add neighbors, search groups, or create a group. I'll keep playing around with it and see what I come up with. Any suggestions appreciated!View attachment 76249
I am in and around Irache. A bit late in the day to keep going. Amazing how time flies. Samantha has twitched her nose and I am back in the usual albergue, nice and cosy with a bit of heating on. Till tomorrow, friends and neighbours!I'm "Levi" on walk4fun. Same as here. Just outside Los Arcos at the moment...
That’s the style, Levi! And the postcode? Sounds like an albergue to bookmark!The hospitalero is cooking me spag bol with a nice glass of red...
We walked from Leon to San Martin del Camino today along a trail in the pines of Washington. The sun was out and several people were very talkative just like the actual Camino.
Tomorrow Astorga
How do we form a neighbor's group? If you are more savy than I am please add Camino Sharon.
Thanks
@easygoing you’ve sailed past me. I’m about 35 km behind you now, about 11km out of O’ Cebriero. Doesn’t appear to be any lodgings around, so under the stars and hoping the rain holds off.Thanks Sue for your name. You are just a little ahead of me. we had to sleep out under the stars between St Jean and Roncesvalles but other days have managed to find some interesting little villages on our short days. And a virtual Camino gives you lots of leeway. We haven't had to take a taxi or a bus
Thank you! But I still doing something wrong somewI see you!
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I just added your number as a "friend" and there you are, letter H on the Stage 4 map - not alone at all:
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Can you see the wind turbines on the Sierra del Perdon ahead of you yet?
Yes, I see the turbines and I slept under them last night.I see you!
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I just added your number as a "friend" and there you are, letter H on the Stage 4 map - not alone at all:
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Can you see the wind turbines on the Sierra del Perdon ahead of you yet?
Yes, I've finally spotted you up ahead, along with a lot of others, in front and behind. Too bad I have no clear idea what I did to accomplish this.Bala, my name is as here on the forum and my number is 16038, if that info is of any use to you, to take away the feeling of being alone, all alone! Not a common occurrence on the Frances, in reality! Temperature here is down today so should make for easier walking.,,.
Yes, I've finally spotted you up ahead, along with a lot of others, in front and behind. Too bad I have no clear idea what I did to accomplish this.
Hi, Squirrelly. I see you on the map, a few stages ahead of me. Wonderful walk, isn't it.Hi, Bala & all Neighbours!
I'm now on stage 5, Kirkie is somewhere ahead of me in the Neighbours group.
My number is #16118, name is Squirrelly. I'm taking 2-3days for each stage & I'm enjoying all the photos as I haven't walked the Camino Frances IRL. I may one day. I have walked the Camino Português & Hadrian's Wall.
You're off to an early start today! Love the idea of walking for a particular purpose each day.Shh!!! Quietly... there is someone in the other room, so I must tiptoe till I am ready to leave. Cool enough, and a breeze. That helps. When Bala passes me by, I will ask her more about her confusion. Might sort out some of my own. Levi is going like streaked lightning. Pity. I never met anyone called Levi before. Ah well, soon off and away, and in case I didn’t say this before: every day is for someone or some people or something. Today will be for the parents struggling with special needs chIdren. Just because.
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on first break, nice cool walk. I have some real things to do so more walking later...
Hi, Squirrelly. I see you on the map, a few stages ahead of me. Wonderful walk, isn't it.A few years ago a friend told me she was going to walk Hadrian's Wall and I was impressed and inspired. I had been thinking of doing the Camino, but didn't really believe I could. But when I heard that, I thought, Darn it! If Ginny can walk across England, I can walk across Spain! And plans got underway. Sounds like you enjoyed it enough to just keep right on walking.
Confession: I refused to walk to Eunate in 2006. When we got back to Pamplona, we drove out there. I was rightly ashamed of myself. I have been back a few times since.@igailfh , I've arrived in Puente la Reina, after taking my own side trip to Eunate. I had planned to do that in 2015, but my feet had already given out (an issue that would would ultimately delay my arrival in Santiago for 3 years ). I remember sitting on a bench in Obanos and seeing a sign saying "Eunate, 3 km" and thinking, "That's an extra 6k roundtrip. I can't even walk an extra 6 steps." I was so miserable!
But now, older and wiser, with my custom orthodics and lightweight Mizuno runners replacing my Keen boots and their standard insoles , I'm cruising right along. An extra 6k? Bring it on. Let's go, pilgrims!
@kirkie I passed you overnight, possibly because of being in a RL different time zone? Will you pass me tonight?Confession: I refused to walk to Eunate in 2006. When we got back to Pamplona, we drove out there. I was rightly ashamed of myself. I have been back a few times since.
Well done you! Today I passed nobody and nobody passed me. I gave myself a free day. Free from most things. A bit of jigsaw, a bit of jaw exercise (I phoned a friend in a care home), a bit of cooking, some reading... winter has returned to this time zone, so even had on the heating for a couple of hours. I'll pick up again in the morning.@kirkie I passed you overnight, possibly because of being in a RL different time zone? Will you pass me tonight?
Haha, I was thinking you would be from the other side of the world but if you're in winter now, haha, you must be an Antipodean, lol. So am I! My heating's on tonight.Well done you! Today I passed nobody and nobody passed me. I gave myself a free day. Free from most things. A bit of jigsaw, a bit of jaw exercise (I phoned a friend in a care home), a bit of cooking, some reading... winter has returned to this time zone, so even had on the heating for a couple of hours. I'll pick up again in the morning.
Welcome. Soon, you will be flooded with replies, so just let me welcome you. Play around with the website, under “Your Walk”. I go down to the photos under the second map and they end at the precise point of the accumulation of kms. You could also find a video for a review of the walk. I am dizzy thinking of the speed of a couple of them, but they do the job of reminding me, and perhaps for anyone who hasn’t done the camino, offers an enticing intro. Sorry, I need to get ready ultra quietly to set off this morning. Virtually, on my way to Logroño but in reality along to a supermarket in town, just because it is a novelty now for me and it kills two birds with a couple of stones. I promise not to leave the stones lying around on the path...This has been a fun thread to read.
I just signed up on walking4fun!
And I linked my Fitbit so hopefully my steps will auto upload.
It’s so exciting to look at the map and see all of you along the camino.
So is there anything else to do besides walk?
Do I post comments, attach fotos, need a credential, sellos, etc.?
How do the registers work? And what are the badges?
Any help would be much appreciated.
Buen (virtual) camino.
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