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  1. Doingit

    Splitting bills with fellow pilgrims

    I have shared many meals with pilgrims and to avoid any misunderstanding I tell the waiter that it will be separate bills - cuentas separadas. If we wanted to share a bottle of wine, we asked who would want to share the cost of a bottle. It is the same approach as when you do a shared meal...
  2. Doingit

    Albergue in Portomarin, Spain

    In May I stayed in Albergue Pons Marin. Loved it. I was on the ground floor. Clean, friendly and all amenities you need, clean bathrooms separated for women and men, laundry facilities, kitchen and also a nice dining room where breakfast was served. It was right downtown too. When reserving...
  3. Doingit

    My perfect ultralight sleep setup

    Interesting. I'm impressed by the weight you carried. What kind of bag did u use?
  4. Doingit

    Spanish language on Caminos outside of Spain

    Well, France is France and except maybe very close to the spanish border you might have more Spanish speaking French people, just like on the German border they speak German. In the center of France where I am at the moment, it is French speaking with some people at times understanding English...
  5. Doingit

    Walking to O Cebreiro from bus stop in Pedrafita do Cebreiro

    I walked it in early May. I was happy to do it. The first 2 km.were tough and then it was easy and stunning with great views. Walking on the road on the last stretch was safe and the road was quiet. I really enjoyed it this about 2 hour walk with rest stop to drink and take pictures. When...
  6. Doingit

    Unsolicited Camino Prep Ideas

    Hello, Just read your prep and packing document. I am a 66 year old women who has just finished her first Camino (done over 2 years with 300 km then 500km). I enjoyed the read and agree with all what you said though i had less clothing. Itt was so cold this year , i was wearing it all! and...
  7. Doingit

    The case for preserving the descent into Zubiri.

    I did the Zubiri descent last year after some rain. I did find it challenging and longer than expected. It took me a while, I'm a 65 year old solo woman with 5 ACL surgeries in my life and one LCL , all on the same knee. I was careful, was carrying my bag. It was my first day of walking. Yes...
  8. Doingit

    Low fee ATMs. Where

    As a Canadian i avoided Santander as fees were 7 euros. I have not noted the name of banks i used. I tried several banks in the major cities
  9. Doingit

    LIVE from the Camino For those worried about beds...

    What a wonderful post! Im off tomorrow to irun then bus to Burgos to resume where i left off last year. Looking forward to it
  10. Doingit

    Most Dangerous stage on Camino Frances.?

    I agree on Zubiri , the only one I have walked yet. Was tough and was happy to have walking sticks as support.
  11. Doingit

    Most Dangerous stage on Camino Frances.?

    Thanks for this comment. Wonder if there are comments about this path on dry days. I have put a note on my map as I leave from Burgos next week for part 2 of my camino
  12. Doingit

    How to book my own lodging - what sites to use

    Hi,you get a listing of all the albergues in SJPP from the pilgrim’s office. I just booked my first night inSJPP and then used the list to reserve next one or not. What’s app , called he day before the albergue as well as used Gonze.
  13. Doingit

    Walking Hendaye to Irún

    just checked it out . looks like a great stop. I'm arriving from.Bordeaux to Hendaye on my way to Burgos to resume my camino . I just found this thread. Now the plan is to goo there and spend the night before heading to Burgos.
  14. Doingit

    How long is the Meseta?

    I am off to continue my Camino from Burgos this year to the end and look forward to the Meseta April 17. I suppose will be windy and getting green. The website you recommended is awesome. Thank you!
  15. Doingit

    Advice for walking from Roncesvalles to Zubiri

    I agree with this comment. Not going on the camino after Viskaret especially if wet. I was delighted i had walking poles. A must actually on the Camino in general. I did it. Took a while and i had to stop regularly. I am not sure about the road.
  16. Doingit

    HOKA warning

    same here with the Bondi model
  17. Doingit

    Intermittent fasting on the Camino

    I have done IF on the camino. I started walking at 6 am for cool weather and walked until about 9 am where I would find a village and have breakfast. Rare were the albergues where I was which had breakfast. I had some lunch depending on the menu appealing or not it could be more or less...
  18. Doingit

    Hoka Shoe Owners: Speedgoat 5 or the Bondi 8?

    I've walked with the Bondi 8 and they were perfect for me. Needed good shoes for a knee with several ACl surgeries. Found them comfortable and good grip.
  19. Doingit

    HOKA warning

    I just did 300 km with my HOka and loved them. Met also other walkers with the speed goats and did very well. I have had 5 knee surgeries on one knee and the Hoka Bonddi have been comfortable and perfect for my camino. Just one to give another perspective on the shoes. Might have been a...
  20. Doingit

    Meals in Roncesvalles, worth it?

    The last dinner is at 8:30. Mass is at 8:00. Many Pilgrims went to mass then to dinner. I believe there was a 7:30 dinner that was already booked when I arrived at 3pm. It was so crowded on Wednesday night ! Very rigid management. Met people who were like me quite surprised. Buen camino!

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