Kitsambler

Jakobsweg Junkie From Seattle WA

Joined: Aug 7, 2008

Last seen: Dec 8, 2024

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- Kitsambler reacted to Ianinam's post in the thread When do we NOT want to start in May 2025 (from SJPdP)? with Like.
  
  The first two weeks of May this year (and also in 2023) we had full house every day in Roncesvalles (and much to our regret we had to send away many, many pilgrims who did not have a reservation). So it really doesn't matter whether you start a...
  
  Dec 8, 2024
- Kitsambler replied to the thread Last 100km... March... nature... weather.
  
  Whichever route you choose -- It. Will. Rain. -- mostly daily. A rain jacket and rain pants in addition to your poncho and pack cover is not overkill.
  
  Dec 4, 2024
- Kitsambler reacted to scruffy1's post in the thread Good News! with Like.
  
  Good News for all pilgrims planning on walking from Paris to join the Via Turonensis at Tours or any pilgrim passing through Paris on the way to SJPP - Good News! On December 7th the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris will be officially reopened...
  
  Nov 30, 2024
- Kitsambler replied to the thread Some principles for packing.
  
  Camino packing has definitely changed how I pack for other trips. Thanks for reminding me. I would add: - Merino wool (especially the lighter weights) will also dry quickly (and doesn't usually need daily washing) - Get your power adaptors in...
  
  Nov 30, 2024
- Kitsambler reacted to BarbaraW's post in the thread Some principles for packing with Like.
  
  Being of an age where luggage becomes mysteriously heavier with each passing year, I’ve realised what I’ve learned about packing light for Camino is relevant for all kinds of travel. Gleaned from many contributors to whom thanks, as well as my...
  
  Nov 30, 2024
- Kitsambler reacted to AchimBerlin's post in the thread German/French documentary about the problems of over-tourism on the Camino with Like.
  
  There's a new 30-Minute documentary on German/French arts and culture channel "arte" which deals with the ever growing attraction of the Camino and the burden of over-tourism on the inhabitants of Santiago. It follows a group of young pilgrims...
  
  Nov 29, 2024
- Kitsambler reacted to Bowmanfamily36's post in the thread Jakobweg/Gebennensis report Sept-Oct 2024 with Like.
  
  For us at least it is not the size of elevation gains but rather the steepness. We actually prefer the ups and downs compared to a day of flat walking on tarmac because our legs are getting a more balanced workout. And the steeper gradients are...
  
  Nov 28, 2024
- Kitsambler reacted to Marc S.'s post in the thread Via Baltica. A long walk through Germany, a short report. with Like.
  
  Last autumn I walked the Via Baltica from Swinemunde/Swinoujscie (at the very north eastern point of the German- Polish border) to Bremen. This is app. 600 km. Those wishing for a longer walk can of course start walking the Via Baltica in...
  
  Nov 27, 2024
- Kitsambler replied to the thread Jakobweg/Gebennensis report Sept-Oct 2024.
  
  Those devilish "round pebbles" are the size of avocados and make very tricky footing, especially going downhill and even more so when wet. The scenery in the eastern half of Switzerland along the Via Jacobi is the most striking, well worth the...
  
  Nov 27, 2024
- Kitsambler reacted to caminka's post in the thread Jakobweg/Gebennensis report Sept-Oct 2024 with Like.
  
  A very nice summary of both VJ and VG. I enjoyed both, though the scenery of the VJ (especially the german part) is hard to top. Except for the very steep descend into Schwyz (part of which can be avoided), I think those rolling stone descends...
  
  Nov 27, 2024
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