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  1. cecelia

    Vegetarian Camino - a real sacrifice

    There are lots of nuts available in big and small grocery stores. Good food for everyone! And chocolate is supposedly healthy as well! I generally eat an ensalada mixta every day with olives - also healthy. And frequently buy a sweet pepper, cucumber, carrot, and/or apple to snack on. I’m not...
  2. cecelia

    When did they start playing the bagpipes in the Praza do Obradoiro?

    Definitely there is 2003. What an amazing welcome - it brought tears to my eyes! (I didn't ask my pet snake what she thought of it though Trekker One)
  3. cecelia

    It was my birthday last week . . . and look what my daughter gave me!

    From what I can see, they have it in Gallego and Japanese but not in French or Castellano
  4. cecelia

    Cushioned Compression Socks

    My feet sound similar to yours although I'm not diabetic or, it turns out prone to blisters. BUT, my feet are very picky and hate anything synthetic. I don't wear double layer socks although many find they like them. I wear thin cotton socks (I know - everyone says it's a no no) or thin to...
  5. cecelia

    By choice or dealing with the unexpected: how to sleep outside???

    Just for the record, according to Google searches, wild camping in undesignated camping places is illegal in Spain and subject to fines up to €800. I’m not trying to be the ‘camping policé here, but it’s good to know what the rules are before making choices. Apparently the enforcement is...
  6. cecelia

    A quote that seemed "camino" to me this morning

    Hi all, I came across this random quote this morning and, of course, the camino came to mind. I hope some of you enjoy thinking about it as much as I did. Buen camino everyone! Here it is: Ram Dass, “We’re all just walking each other home.”
  7. cecelia

    Camino by skateboard?

    Apart from how we all feel about it, I would be very concerned about your son's safety in certain high traffic areas. That doesn't make it a 'no' from me but more like a "yikes!" I haven't been on the caminos for a few years, but some of the areas where there is highway walking would seem to...
  8. cecelia

    How many left Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port on 1 May?

    The May 1st rush is apparently not unusual. I passed through on May 1,2013 having started in Le Puy. The pass was closed on May 1st because of snow and all auberges, hotels, and other accommodations were full. People were being bussed to other communities that year. The pass opened again on May...
  9. cecelia

    Maintaining weight on Camino

    I’m a chubby but pretty active older woman who generally gains weight just by walking past food. I ate everything I could get my hands on while walking 4 Caminos. Each time I’ve lost 20 plus pounds. I eat bacon, eggs and toast for breakfast as soon as I can find it. Either ensalada mixta (...
  10. cecelia

    Old School

    Speaking of old school.... on my first two caminos in 2003 and 2005, I would buy a phone card at a Tabac shop for 7 Euros. It gave me 200 minutes to phone home from Canada from the local phone booths (which were then everywhere). No other phones, almost no guidebooks and, I now wonder when the...
  11. cecelia

    Ed Sheeran in Santiago - July 6th

    Hi everyone, I was just listening to Ivar's last video and he mentioned Ed Sheeran. So fyi: a heads up. Ed Sheeran will be doing a concert at Monte de Gozo on July 6th this year. Expect there to be a LOT of extra people in the area and rooms in Santiago will likely be quite full.
  12. cecelia

    Snake identification

    According to Google there are 5 kinds of poisonous snakes in Spain, with most of them living in Galicia. Only one is likely to be deadly if you are bitten. Having said that in my 4 Caminos, I’ve never seen one and I frequently sit on the ground. I did, however, meet a man with a very swollen...
  13. cecelia

    Maybe a little late with my planning for le Puy...

    Jarrad said: "Not sure if this is in keeping with the information Mr. Walden was looking for, but I would be interested in hearing how an early spring start on the Le Puy worked out for you, especially in regards to the weather. I realize that the number of pilgrims in 2013 might be different...
  14. cecelia

    Maybe a little late with my planning for le Puy...

    Lots of good information here, and I'd like to add a couple of comments. But for reference I walked this path in 2013 and then on to Santiago via the Camino Frances so my comments are dated. Also, we started on April 2nd so there's that. This is a very beautiful path and one where you will find...
  15. cecelia

    Unfortunate, but true... I need to skip some sections

    I hope you have a wonderful trip! Your last comment sounds like a great decision. One of the biggest joys of the camino, in my opinion, is not always knowing (where I am, what I will experience next, where the next coffee shop is, and even where I will stay, etc.). That's not everyone's comfort...
  16. cecelia

    Niggling hates (dislikes) on Camino

    I remind all women that the easiest thing is to carry at least one roll of biodegradable doggie poop bags with her, pick up any paper and waste, and carry it to the next garbage tin. In addition - same goes for any man whose poop schedule is irregular enough to have to occasionally use the...
  17. cecelia

    Has anyone slept in or SEEN the inside of the Treehouse at Alb. Jakue?

    About the pronunciation of Jakue, and just to add to the confusion, the translator I often use says that the "Yakooé" pronunciation is Basque.
  18. cecelia

    Looking for Long Pants and Shorts with Great Pockets for the Camino

    Hi Marska, I've never tried these but I'm going to for my next camino - scottevest.com/collections/pants Their whole thing is about pockets. "It's not rocket science, it's pocket science." they say. One pair of their women's pants has 11 pockets. And their most popular vest has 42 (...
  19. cecelia

    Ancient Varieties of Trees Planted Along Pilgrimage Routes in France

    This map is courtesy of the aucoeurdeschemins.org website. I'm SO impressed with their hard work.
  20. cecelia

    Ancient Varieties of Trees Planted Along Pilgrimage Routes in France

    I was just reading the aucoeurdechemins.org website in preparation for another pilgrimage and learned something delightful that others might be interested in. I discovered there, that some of the pelerins, in cooperation with the local municipalities, have been planting small "micro-vergers"...

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