John Sikora

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Veteran Member From Barrington, Illinois, USA

Joined: Jul 13, 2014

Last seen: Yesterday at 2:23 PM

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- John Sikora replied to the thread A question about flight connection in Madrid to Sevilla.
  
  One more train vote. That's probably why Iberia only has one flight. Everybody else is on the train.
  
  Yesterday at 2:23 PM
- John Sikora replied to the thread Oldtimers can I pick your brains for a sec ?.
  
  I wouldn't discount the VDLP. It perhaps isn't a pilgrimage in the standard sense, but there is a lot of history. And, it is as much mental (with long stretches of lonlieness) that will test you stamina a bit.
  
  Saturday at 3:33 PM
- John Sikora replied to the thread How to go to Finisterre?.
  
  I'd also put in a vote to stop in Muxia. Finisterre is very nice. IMHO, Muxia is a little less touristy. Both are truly delightful places to rest, recuperate, and reflect.
  
  Oct 22, 2024
- John Sikora replied to the thread Camino Survey: Effects on Health, Wellbeing, Life Satisfaction, and Flourishing.
  
  Is this only for any of the Caminos or the Camino Frances. Your wording of "the Camino de Santiago" would imply a specific route.
  
  Sep 3, 2024
- John Sikora replied to the thread Rest step - has anyone used this technique on steep uphill sections?.
  
  I'd agree with Dave Bugg's statement. A lot of hill walking is psychological as well. I remember walking up an extremely steep hill on the VDLP. I ended up walking the same hill the next year, and it seemed like it wasn't even an issue. I find...
  
  Aug 18, 2024
- John Sikora replied to the thread Artificial Intelligence.
  
  Just ran chatgpt with the query "Give me a route to walk by day on the Camino del Norte with no more than 12 miles per day and no more than 900 feet in elevation per day." The route was supplied in seconds and roughly matches up to what I had...
  
  Aug 13, 2024
- John Sikora replied to the thread Knife blade length on High speed train, Spain.
  
  The rail secruity crew is very stringent. I had some scissors confiscated on one Camino (small cuticle type) and another time, I explained that I was walking a Camino and they let me go through. Now, I just avoid the issue and don't take any...
  
  Aug 9, 2024
- John Sikora replied to the thread Drink water to keep hydrated.
  
  Don't forget electrolytes.
  
  Aug 7, 2024
- John Sikora replied to the thread Favorite end of day shoes.
  
  I have big feet (size 14 us) so I am somewhat limited. But over the years, I've learned to really appreciate Mephisto. They are expensive but very comfortable and good for walking as well as evening alternatives.
  
  Aug 3, 2024
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