Alex Krizel
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The scariest part for my is booking a trip (October is my least busy time, so biggest chance of getting my time off request approved) and going out there with the best intensions, and realizing I don't know what the heck I'm doing and spending a week vegging in a quaint village (say Pamplona) stuffing my face and drinking lots of local wine and stuff (Tapas? Pinchos? Vino? YUM!).
Does anyone do "short" trips like this?
Hello all.
Thank you so much for the replies.
I am on the east coast in Allentown, PA.
My options are to fly out of New York, Philadelphia or Newark and fly into Lisbon or Madrid.
How are the hotels inn the villages?
I don't know if hostels will take me if I am not on pilgrimage.
How is the water situation?
What are some essentials to take with?
Do people typically carry cash or plastic?
If I do take along a [Camino] passport, where would I get it stamped?
Here's what I have so far for my bag:
Ruck: LLBean AT 40
Tent
Sleeping Bag
Inflatable Pillow
Water Filter
Small Stove
Odds/Ends (flashlight, canteen, First Aid Kit, Etc.)
This leaves room for at least 2 days worth of clothes and some snacks.
So what am I missing?
I know the stove and tent are extra, but really minimal space there.
I would like to leave on a Saturday, hike Sunday through Saturday and return on Sunday.
That's 2 travel days and 7 days of walking.
I hope not to be rushed or do things last minute.
My original plan was a 2 week from Porto to SdC, but I will never get that time off.
Another plan was Tuy to SdC in 5 then to Finisterre, but I don't think I can make that in 2 days.
So, many options and much to think about.
I am thinking middle of October.
Still nervous about the planning and the not knowing.
Really kind of afraid to set a date and buy a ticket because once I do, it becomes "real".
Anyway, thank you again for all the input.
Any and all advice is much appreciated.
And geographic insights (like Pamplona being larger than the town I live in) are also appreciated.
And it anyone has done this or has an itinerary, please feel free to post.
Be well,
Alex
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Quick aside, DaveBugg, what branch did you serve in?
Alex
Thank you again to everyone.
I am looking at the calendar and I am looking at Oct 20-28.
2 travel days and 7 walking days.
I guess I feel weird with a pack on my back and no tent, hammock, water filter, etc.
But you are 100% right.
I am walking town to town, not hiking the AT.
Quick aside, DaveBugg, what branch did you serve in?
Anyway, back to the trip.
What are the ATMs like?
How much of a fee do they charge?
How much are hotels?
I read Hostels are about 10-15 Euros.
What about food?
I am not looking for steak and lobster.
Just an idea what an average local meal is, and what the liquid nourishment costs.
What is the average to spend in a week?
How much should I realistically bring and how much should I get along the way?
Besides that, I am sure I will have more questions come up as time gets closer.
Thank you all again for your posts and replies.
Be well,
Alex
Army.
Alex, 7 days should be fine and enough to do the last 100km of either the Camino Portugues, starting in Tui, or the C Frances starting in Sarria. The Portugues is somewhat less crowded than the CF and is my favorite. The scenery is awesome, the people warm and friendly and the food is the best. 7 days should give you enough time dpending on where you’re flying from. 9-10 days might better accommodate your travel to and from. Buen Camino.Hello again all.
Still planning to do part of the Camino.
Still planning....
Still planning..........
My biggest hurdle right now is time.
I cannot take more than a week from work.
So if I leave on a Saturday, and return Sunday, that gives me about 7 days.
Does anyone do "short" trips like this?
Is anyone going and have room for a straggler?
The scariest part for my is booking a trip (October is my least busy time, so biggest chance of getting my time off request approved) and going out there with the best intensions, and realizing I don't know what the heck I'm doing and spending a week vegging in a quaint village (say Pamplona) stuffing my face and drinking lots of local wine and stuff (Tapas? Pinchos? Vino? YUM!).
This actually isn't too scary, and I would love to make that its own trip, but I would feel pretty bad because that's not what I set out to do.
So basically, I'm afraid to set a date knowing that I don't know squat.
Advice welcome, if anyone knows of anyone taking a short trip, or even a longer one that I could inject myself in for a week, please drop me a line.
Thank you all.
Alex
Another aside. Is that a CH-46? I know quite a few retired Marines who took care of them for 20+ years and still remember them fondly (to put it mildly).Flight/Dustoff Medic 68W.
Another aside. Is that a CH-46? I know quite a few retired Marines who took care of them for 20+ years and still remember them fondly (to put it mildly).
Hey, I am a old Navy pilot myself. I flew SH-3 Sea Kings.It is a UH-1H
Sorry to strongly disagree, but there is a big difference between saying that Spanish food is greasy fried food and pilgrim menus are greasy fried food. The latter is true, the former is absolutely not the case. Comparing Spanish food with the food in the country where I am from may not be fair since I live in the fried food greasy fast food capital of the universe. But dollar for dollar, if you have the money to spend you can get much better, much fresher and much healthier meals in Spain than in the US. I’m not saying that good healthy food is not available in the US, it’s just more expensive than good healthy food in Spain. I don’t think it’s fair to use the pilgrim menu as the standard, just like it wouldn’t be fair to use Taco Bell or McDonalds as the standard in the US. It is no coincidence that you will not see many Spaniards eating pilgrim menus along the Camino.Be aware that the food on the Camino (and throughout Spain) can become very bland. Most pilgrim menus are identical and it's easy to become tired of the same plates of french fries and meat drowning in oil.
Many people place it on the same level as Italian, French, Mexican, Japanese, when it's nowhere near as good as those. It doesn't really feature the diverse blend of spices and flavors that you would find in other world famous cuisines
Of course the Spanish (and many other pilgrims) will tell you different but unless you have a particularly like of greasy fried food then you might consider cooking for yourself some days.
With this in mind it's worth bring your own knife, fork, plate and cooking pot. Most albergues have kitchens but are often devoid of pots, pans etc. You'll also save quite a few Euros preparing your own food.
Be aware that the food on the Camino (and throughout Spain) can become very bland. Most pilgrim menus are identical and it's easy to become tired of the same plates of french fries and meat drowning in oil.
Many people place it on the same level as Italian, French, Mexican, Japanese, when it's nowhere near as good as those. It doesn't really feature the diverse blend of spices and flavors that you would find in other world famous cuisines
Of course the Spanish (and many other pilgrims) will tell you different but unless you have a particularly like of greasy fried food then you might consider cooking for yourself some days.
With this in mind it's worth bring your own knife, fork, plate and cooking pot. Most albergues have kitchens but are often devoid of pots, pans etc. You'll also save quite a few Euros preparing your own food.
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