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  1. ShoshTrvls

    The new Rule 3 - no more tourist vs. pilgrim debates

    And breaking the rule in doing so.
  2. ShoshTrvls

    LIVE from the Camino Currently on the Camino Inglés

    I am pretty sure the kitchen *closes* at 8! (Yes, very unusual for Spain which is why the hospitalerio mentions it). Edited to add: I see you caught this in your summary post!
  3. ShoshTrvls

    Does a waist strap accessory bag exist?

    I have the short length; when down it is mid calf length. Maybe not the most fashionable item out there, but it gets the job done.
  4. ShoshTrvls

    Does a waist strap accessory bag exist?

    I was skeptical at first too. But when I was able to get the slim style on sale, I thought I would give it a try. And I became a convert right away. A game changer. Wore it every day. Best Camino purchase I made (and I made a lot, because I am a gearhead).
  5. ShoshTrvls

    Does a waist strap accessory bag exist?

    Which reminds me … a macabi skirt might also solve your problem. They have amazing pockets - at various times I kept my water bottle, phone, credential, and change purse in them and never felt that they were either going to fall out, or that they were interfering with my walking.
  6. ShoshTrvls

    Does a waist strap accessory bag exist?

    I use one like this* on the Camino as though it were a fanny pack, forward facing and without tucking it into my clothing. For me, it was slim enough not to interfere with my pack and the right size to carry everything the OP was asking about. And I wore it around town in the afternoon and...
  7. ShoshTrvls

    Backpack transfer process?

    I would check with the Albergue regarding luggage transfer -- most albergues, if they do luggage transfers, will be able to advise you as to who to use. Or you can email Correos and ask -- I've done this before and they are very helpful; as you might expect, there are a large number of places...
  8. ShoshTrvls

    Resources / Logistics Guide to Kumano Kodo

    My kid has a few tattoos (including a Camino shell gotten in Santiago). Is there a way to find out in advance which Onsens are "tattoo-friendly?"
  9. ShoshTrvls

    Some Questions about Kumano Kodo

    Thanks. I have hiking boots but I almost never wear them anymore and would prefer to stick with trail runners -- the older my feet get, the more I appreciate the cushioning!
  10. ShoshTrvls

    Some Questions about Kumano Kodo

    Bradypus, do you think a good pair of trail runners (with hiking poles) are sufficient for the first part of the Nakahechi to Hongu, or should I start looking at and training in hiking boots?
  11. ShoshTrvls

    Some Questions about Kumano Kodo

    If you start by looking at the Model Itineraries, you can get an idea of what the typical stages are, where there is the ability to skip a section by taking a bus, etc. In planning my trip, I would sometimes go back and forth looking at different model itineraries to adjust for what I believe...
  12. ShoshTrvls

    Some Questions about Kumano Kodo

    Thanks -- good to know that you can get the dual pilgrim certificate at Hongu even if you visit Nashi Taisha after! I may then take the bus as well but, then again, now that I've added in that extra day, maybe I'll push through and try to walk the full thing, steep inclines and all.
  13. ShoshTrvls

    Some Questions about Kumano Kodo

    Can I ask you where you've booked to stay? It has been very hard for me to get a feel for the various options.
  14. ShoshTrvls

    Some Questions about Kumano Kodo

    OK, just realized you can't really stay near Hosshimon-Oji, but can bus back and forth from Yunomine Onsen, so I'll walk to Hosshimon-Oji, bus to Yunomine Onsen for the night, and then bus back to finish the stage.
  15. ShoshTrvls

    Top 10 Reasons To Walk The Kumano Kodo And How To Earn A Dual Pilgrims Certificate.

    I just sent in my booking request to Kumano Travel to walk from Takijiri-oji to Hongu and then by boat and bus to Katsuura to visit Hayatama Taisha and Nachi Taisha, beginning April 6. As suggested by @Chizuru , I built in an extra day in Yunomine Onsen if I need to split up that third day...
  16. ShoshTrvls

    Where do ( did ) you walk locally in 2024?

    Never heard of it! Bird-in-Hand gets its name from two surveyors who, in 1734, were surveying the route from Philadelphia to Lancaster. They were getting close to their destination but were tired, unsure whether to push on or not. They then came upon Inn, and decided to stay the night...
  17. ShoshTrvls

    Some Questions about Kumano Kodo

    Yes, I read it and it was helpful. She also suggested staying at Tsugizakura-Oji instead of Chikatsuyu, but then walking the whole way to Hongu. I think I want to spend more time in Hongu, and so would stay at Hosshimon-Oji.
  18. ShoshTrvls

    Some Questions about Kumano Kodo

    Yes, my post is in this area of the board.
  19. ShoshTrvls

    Some Questions about Kumano Kodo

    I am looking into doing the Kumano Kodo this coming spring and have a few questions for those who may have done this walk before. First, I am looking to do this suggested itinerary: https://www.kumano-travel.com/en/model-itineraries/5-days-E1-kumano-kodo-trek-nakahechi I plan to book through...
  20. ShoshTrvls

    Where do ( did ) you walk locally in 2024?

    As I may have mentioned before, since walking the Camino I’ve taken to participating in half-marathons (the ones that allow walkers) as the distance is roughly the same as a Camino stage, but without the rest breaks. Yesterday, I walked in the Bird-In-Hand half-marathon. Bird-in-Hand is in...

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