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  1. Irenie

    Shipping backpack - Do albergues charge to hold bags for people not staying there?

    I was a hospitalera in Astorga and occasionally Pilgrims who were staying in a nearby hotel would ship their pack to the Albergue. It just showed up with other packs. Not a good idea. Takes up space and distracts from the time we needed to register and work with pilgrims staying in the Albergue...
  2. Irenie

    Alternative to Allianz travel insurance

    Sorry for any confusion. Most policies include medical, so I was mainly looking for a policy that covers medical and my costs paid before I leave like airfare and any other prepaid costs.
  3. Irenie

    Alternative to Allianz travel insurance

    Airfare and also I’m volunteering for Habitat for Humanity in Porto and it’s about $1500. So in case I can’t go it would be good to have that covered.
  4. Irenie

    Alternative to Allianz travel insurance

    I just purchased my ticket to Portugal and have aged out of the airline insurance. I’ve used Allianz in the past and have made claims twice. And once when I called from Spain with a problem, they called several times to check on me, while I was on the Camino, even though I didn’t make a claim...
  5. Irenie

    Caminha to Valenca

    Hi Roz. I walked solo from Caminha to Valença on a warm, clear day in October 2018. My blog link with photos is below and my post is not in favor of that route, but you will probably read positive posts after mine. I walked on a weekday. While it is lovely, it’s a walk on hard surface along the...
  6. Irenie

    New and Old trail into Portomarin

    Good to hear you chose the “easy “ route. If you read the 2016 posts you’ll see how lucky. Read mine for a totally unbiased account. Ha! ¡Buen Camino!
  7. Irenie

    For those that post/blog/write while walking - doing it on your phone

    Hi Jack. I posted about my blog, but this is a response to your concern about typing on the phone’s keyboard. A friend of mine purchased a small trifold portable keyboard that she uses to post. It is super lightweight and easy to carry in your backpack. I bought one, but haven’t ever taken it...
  8. Irenie

    For those that post/blog/write while walking - doing it on your phone

    Blogging while walking! Only in my head. When I arrived at my destination for the day. I usually started to write my Word Press blog, on my iPhone. Yes, I think it takes too much time, with my one finger typing, but that’s my method for five Caminos. Before this blog, I traveled with a journal...
  9. Irenie

    COVID Restrictions and the Wine Fountain on Camino Frances

    To be clear and add to the discussion, the gates were opened and I even managed to get a drop from the previous day’s wine. The wine was not filled that day. But it was worth the try. I’m not a wine drinker so, mostly I was just disappointed that we waited. But, as we say, Ultreia.
  10. Irenie

    COVID Restrictions and the Wine Fountain on Camino Frances

    The Wine Fountain is indeed a popular stop. But just like the Camino, there are surprises. In August 2016 we walked up the hill to the monastery and fountain and arrived about 7:30 a.m on a Saturday, with a few other Peregrinos. After waiting until almost 9:00 a.m. we left, making our walk very...
  11. Irenie

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD My COVID Passport

    No worries, Bob M. You can never have too much fun. Once you’re on your Camino, the “real” Camino, the past is prologue. ¡Ultreia!
  12. Irenie

    Update on Anniesantiago

    Gratitude to you, Annie, for sharing your journey and the good news. You have helped so many people along the Way and we will continue to hold you in the light and send good Camino energy. You are in good hands. And one of the best parts of your story is how you have a team, family, friends...
  13. Irenie

    Minor Glitch Hopefully - Asking for Prayers

    We’re walking this Camino with you, Annie. Sending love and prayers.
  14. Irenie

    Senda Litoral Route

    Thank you for sharing your Camino. Your blog is a fun read and well detailed. I love the Litoral and walking on the beach and it’s wonderful to see the pictures again and read your stories. Buen Camino, amigos. 👣
  15. Irenie

    Late-season Camino Frances 2018 - pics and thoughts

    Thank you for sharing. Your photos are stunning. I loved “walking” again, revisiting so many wonderful memories. 👣
  16. Irenie

    I didn't walk the whole Camino Ingles....

    Theresa, what stunning art and what I love is that it was created on the Camino. You truly walked your Camino, your way, as for each of us. Thank you for sharing. Ultreia, Irene
  17. Irenie

    Madrid Barajas Layover on Way to Porto

    Thanks so much for your reply, Jill. I bet trying to return in time with a five hour layover would be a stretch. And I'm definitely concerned even with seven hours, especially when I don't know what the exit and return procedures will be. A lot is unknown about that time in between. There must...
  18. Irenie

    Madrid Barajas Layover on Way to Porto

    Hi, Friends. I'm getting ready to walk the Portuguese Coastal Camino from Porto around September 20. (Just finished Central from Valenca to Santiago in July and can't get enough). Does anyone have experience or knowledge about the layover procedures at the Barajas Aeropuerto? I've read...
  19. Irenie

    A selection of favorite albergues on the Camino Francés

    Great guide. We are at Albergue ALEA in Ponferrada. Lovely. The proprietor asked to add her mobile phone to the favorite guide when you update. 660 416 201. When she isn’t in the Albergue no one can answer the other number. So please publish both. Muchas gracias. I’m grateful for this guide...
  20. Irenie

    Spanish Language School?

    @trecile, Muchas gracias! So good to hear your experiences, especially how you attended more than one school and also moved to different villages. It’s helpful how you compared schools and teachers, especially since you are sharing a recent immersion class in Guatemala, where I’m considering a...

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