BROWNCOUNTYBOB

Active Member From Indianapolis, IN

Joined: Sep 5, 2019

Last seen: Nov 9, 2024

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- BROWNCOUNTYBOB replied to the thread Percentage of albergues that close in the Fall?.
  
  Kasee, my wife and I have hiked Camino Frances St Jean Pied de Port to Santiago four times, always in Sept - October. This is our favorite time to hike the camino due to cooler weather and fewer pilgrims. Our first CF we mostly stayed in...
  
  Oct 29, 2024
- BROWNCOUNTYBOB replied to the thread Tote Bag.
  
  Before our first camino frances (2015), we bought two large cotton laundry bags from REI. There is a synch string at the top. Our backpacks are Osprey 50 litre. We put the loaded backpack into the cloth bag, then carry these on when we board...
  
  Oct 28, 2024
- BROWNCOUNTYBOB reacted to mochilaverde's post in the thread Vegetarian Camino - a real sacrifice with Like.
  
  I eat vegetarian + seafood and I ate pretty well on the Ingles. Some highlights: green salad with a scoop of xeado de tomate (tomato ice cream!) for lunch in Ferrol (current menu...
  
  Oct 22, 2024
- BROWNCOUNTYBOB replied to the thread Contact Information for Hotel Rural in Hospital de Orbigo.
  
  During our brief phone conversation, I did not have the impression that he's e-savvy, as is evidenced by their clunky website. That said, I'll follow your suggestion to see if I can connect. He was very kind and said he would confirm my...
  
  Oct 11, 2024
- BROWNCOUNTYBOB posted the thread Contact Information for Hotel Rural in Hospital de Orbigo in 🇪🇸 Camino FRANCÉS (Most popular route).
  
  Need some help to set up a reservation next fall in Hospital de Orbigo. My wife and I are planning to hike from Leon to Santiago late Sept to mid-October. We've hiked Camino Frances four times from St Jean to Santiago. Cindi developed a severe...
  
  Oct 10, 2024
- BROWNCOUNTYBOB replied to the thread Two injuries and rescues on the descent to Molinaseca.
  
  We've hiked CF four times and the stage from El Acebo to Molinaseca is brutal. We're hiking next fall and will take a taxi from El Acebo to Molinaseca to avoid the stress and safety risk. Bob
  
  Oct 9, 2024
- BROWNCOUNTYBOB replied to the thread Accommodation in Ventosa.
  
  We also stayed at Hotel Rural Las Aquedas during our camino. Very nice private place with each room filled with wonderful antiques. Quiet and comfortable. Nice back yard to rest. Hostess / owner did our laundry and prepared delicious dinner...
  
  Oct 3, 2024
- BROWNCOUNTYBOB reacted to dougfitz's post in the thread Food on La Meseta beyond abysmal with Like.
  
  I presume you are talking about the Meseta here in this. If it was evident to you that you weren't getting sufficient, well balanced meals from albergues and other places you stayed, what did you do in response? There is no promise, on the...
  
  Oct 2, 2024
- BROWNCOUNTYBOB reacted to HansuutTwente's post in the thread Saint Jean Pied de Port to Roncesvalles, leaving in the afternoon with Like.
  
  hello jonnyrosa I am a hospitalero in Roncesvalles and have considerable experience with pilgrims who start late in the afternoon. my advice is don't do it! you arrive in the dark and when it is raining it is extra dangerous. my advice would be...
  
  Oct 1, 2024
- BROWNCOUNTYBOB replied to the thread Poles have failed - help!.
  
  This happened to me during one of my Camino Frances'. One essential item I always carry in my hiking "kit" is grey masking / furnace tape. Can use for many purposes. For the pole that was not sticking / remaining in place, I simply cut a piece...
  
  Sep 29, 2024
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