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  1. Patricia43

    Is 5 days in Finisterre a bad idea?

    Take a look at Salamanca. Wonderful old university town - plus.. I spent 2 days there and loved it. It is 1/2 way to Madrid
  2. Patricia43

    Is 5 days in Finisterre a bad idea?

    Just to give you more options, Hostels often have private rooms (or 4 bed dorm) in most cities in Spain at a good price. At age 75, I was comfortable using them.
  3. Patricia43

    REI Sale

    Ladies - you NEED a hiking skirt -
  4. Patricia43

    REI Sale

    checking to see if I need new shoes and definitely Wright Socks. UV long sleeve shirt -
  5. Patricia43

    EU Ruling On Bookings.Com

    I could not find this on DW, but try Reuters https://www.reuters.com/technology/eu-says-booking-must-comply-with-strict-tech-rules-investigates-x-2024-05-13/
  6. Patricia43

    Start where we are or walk the extra distance to the edge of Irún?

    As a majority of 1, I really think I started in Minneapolis, MN - via Iceland, UK, Bilbao and Pamplona - I thought that was enough; and so I began walking.
  7. Patricia43

    The one thing I should have done before I left for the Camino

    Hill training - really!
  8. Patricia43

    The Old Way and The South Downs Way

    Oh yeah - the Great American Zoo... although I hear the food is good
  9. Patricia43

    Any pilgrims in their 80s?

    I hiked it at 77 (solo) moderate training (will do more for my next camino this spring when I will be 80) - I gave myself bag transport most days and just carried a daypack, (2 hip replacements) I started in Pamplona bc it was convenient for me, but had a hard 1st day so glad to have skipped...
  10. Patricia43

    Bilbao to Portugalete

    Museums typically are closed Monday - check to see if the Guggenheim follows this
  11. Patricia43

    Bilbao to Portugalete

    I spent 2 days at the Guggenheim ❤️
  12. Patricia43

    30 days - from St Jean Pied de Port to Santiago - is it possible without stress?

    30days is pretty tight. You will not want to count on consisent 30k days - stuff happens and what's the point of rushing through? Starting in Paploma only cuts 3 days. I second the idea of biking the Meseta - it's long, hot and after a day or 2 - you get the idea... You will want to savor the...
  13. Patricia43

    Planning to walk from Astorga solo, advice please!

    you will love it - beautiful scenery. I did it in the fall so had more rain. Be prepared for hills, 20k a day is enough - and the beautiful smell of eucalyptus
  14. Patricia43

    Travel company or do it myself?

  15. Patricia43

    LIVE from the Camino We’re finally on our way!!!!!

    Don't forget - if your feet are bothering you, no shame in sending your pack w one of the services. Buen Camino!
  16. Patricia43

    COVID The situation in Spain/Portugal as of July 8th, 2021

    Agree - I missed last year and was hopeful about the Portuguese this Sept.. I am 78 in Dec so a bit worried about pulling this together again - But encouraged by memories of slow, but sure older (than me) walkers on my 2019 Camino
  17. Patricia43

    Camino #4 - From zero to hero (everything I learned so far and how you can walk 40+km as well)

    Saving this! will have to check w MD as I have hip replacements. Being a slow walker usually means I walk alone (which I usually like - but can be lonely)
  18. Patricia43

    LIVE from the Camino Porto to Santiago July 2021

    Thank you - like many, I am hoping to walk the coastal in the fall - I appreciate all the information I can get. I am especially concerned about accommodations along the way.
  19. Patricia43

    The Camino Magic - It's not just a Hike

    Loved your conversation.... Yes this stuff happens - I did the Frances in 2019 solo and had many moments. I do think there is the kindness of other walkers as well. They seem to know when you need them - and I am sure help was sometimes sent.
  20. Patricia43

    Peregrinas, did you use your urination device on your camino?

    2nd Camino coming up - I know there are places I don't want to crouch or pull down my pants so I plan to wear a loose Levi skirt for most days- loose underwear (or none) I may make an opening in skirt or pocket to move underwear aside? Cloth or tissue clean up; How about snap or Velcro...

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