I was at the Pilgrim Office late yesterday afternoon at 5 pm and it was real busy but they issue the Compostelas really quickly. Those who do the long stage from Padrón to Santiago don't have to worry then if you get there before 6.45 pm when the...
I know you did not ask for advice on this, but I feel it is important.
On the Camino only one thing is really important, feet.
In the heat our feet get very sweaty and then our skin gets wet and soft and blisters can be the result.
. There are...
I do the same, only my son can reach me. Normally, that's 22.00/ 7.30 daily. On Camino my phone is on 'do not disturb' 24/7. It doesn't stop me using the phone should I wish to, but it stops the world bugging me.
I spent years travelling where I...
Absolutely no need to be. Disconnect the whole day and switch on, from say to 5pm to 6pm every evening, just to check that the rest of the world hasn't been nuked in the meantime, and to check any messages, reply to any that need replying to, and...
Set yourself a specific regime? Gadgets on for a particular time and purpose then off for the rest of the time perhaps. Set some ground rules with those who may need to contact you - text messages rather than instant messaging? To be read and...
Turn off your notifications and the sound?
Airplane mode is even better, if you can arrange to be accessible at predetermined times when you can turn the airplane mode off.
I am flying to Santiago via Dublin and have about a 10 hour layover. I arrive 0830 and my flight on Ryanair is not till 1930. Any suggestions on how I can spend my time? Is it practical to go into Dublin or should I just hang out at the airport?
NEVER - LIKE EVER - be separated from your valuables, even for a moment. Cargo pants with lots of pockets help.
Cross torso bags, like a fanny or bum bag worn cross-body are also good. The less it looks like a woman's handbag - purse, the more...
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