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  1. Ralph Keith Redhead

    Non-RC pilgrims and mass

    You can attend Mass at the English Chapel (Mass in English), in the Catherdral. You must cross your arms across your chest to indicate that you are not catholic, and you will receive a blessing from the Priest instead of the 'body or blood.' Its a lovely, intimate small service which should not...
  2. Ralph Keith Redhead

    BBC Program "Celebs" on the Camino

    Here's a Spanish feature, three programmes, for Spanish speakers but the routes and production are good fun. http://www.rtve.es/m/alacarta/videos/buen-camino/buen-camino-programa-1/4114558/?media=tve
  3. Ralph Keith Redhead

    Freaky co-incidences on the Camino

    My last Camino (2017), I was engrossed with studying the Kabbala - The Tree of Life, hoping to find resolution to life-long dilemas. Met a nice guy at Mino, we ended up the only pilgrims in the Alberque, and he has a big tatoo of 'The Tree of Life' on his right upper arm, so we talked about the...
  4. Ralph Keith Redhead

    Camino exploitation big business ?

    A 10% increase already! I wonder - they can't all be tourists/trendfollowers, and so what if they are. I believe everyone gets something important from their Camino in some way, and many change along the way, realise they have embarked upon something special and it touches them. Also - today's...
  5. Ralph Keith Redhead

    Tell me about your experiences on the Camino del Norte and help me with my dissertation!

    Hi Sophie - ask Johnie Walker on FB if he can - you can post your request there too, it may get more replies. Good luck with your MA!
  6. Ralph Keith Redhead

    Saint James Day in Santiago

    What a lovely idea and warm invitation - I wish I could be there, but wish you and all a lovely evening and wonderful St James day! :-)
  7. Ralph Keith Redhead

    The Man who never stopped walking

    Davebug - just curious - is your emblem/photo ID to do with a medical/first aid or rescue organisation? Its interesting and looks special. Regards, Keith
  8. Ralph Keith Redhead

    Were we conned outside Sarria

    Hi Peter - In Santiago last June, outside the Cathedral, I saw two such young women being escorted to the local police station... and the next day the same women were back doing the same. I also witnessed a local middle-aged guy very loudly complainning to two 'deaf and dumb' charity collectors...
  9. Ralph Keith Redhead

    Camino Passport Rules

    Hi Julia - I took a part complete passport from 2005 to complete my Camino in 2016 - so it was 11 years old but I continued where I left off. No probblems at all. I even stuck photocopied sections to it for extra space for the stamps - which, as it turned ou, I did need. Buen Camino :)
  10. Ralph Keith Redhead

    Dazed or confused after Camino?

    I started 2005 - Francès - injured both feet and as good as ordered to go no further - went home, by 2016 healthy and fit to do Francés - injured my ankel, 1 km out of Pamplona, needed a weeks rest in Pamplona and told to go home - completed the Frances though (on a crutch!) Camino this year -...
  11. Ralph Keith Redhead

    Izarbide albergue

    Maybe best to start a 'Be Aware' list urgently, anyway, and invite comments from any that still chose to visit these places - or go then decide not to stay and why, and then when others express bad experiences its shifted to the 'Black List' ?
  12. Ralph Keith Redhead

    Leon food options?

    Seek-out The Four Lions -brewery restaurant, great fresh food and beer, friendly and obliging staff. Best night of my Camino, 2016 http://www.fourlionsbrewery.com/es/inicio https://www.bing.com/maps?&ty=18&q=Four Lions Brewery...
  13. Ralph Keith Redhead

    Kitchen Facilities on Camino Ingles

    I cooked at Mino June 5th 2017 - pots and pans there, cutlery etc no probs. Clean and plesent. nb when it is closed call the number on the gate. Lovely place.
  14. Ralph Keith Redhead

    What happened to the free lunch?

    Hola HedaP - I did the same (June 6th), and eventually discovered that it is now a 'first-come, first-served' with the daily meals - that only the first ten pilgrims checking-in at the pilgrims office each morning are eligible for tickets for the meals. That's what I was told. I know many, many...
  15. Ralph Keith Redhead

    Issues with the Pilgrim's Office in Santiago

    Hi Kag1982 ~ you must have felt terrible ! I remember the rush of Adrenalin when its finally your turn at the que... Then you have that happen and the high and excitement crashes to the ground! Put this behind you, its not worth a dark cloud over what you achieved. Well done for completing your...
  16. Ralph Keith Redhead

    Sweat and sour ;-)

    I like that couples can find bunk beds pushed together for comfort and companionship, but for the first time, I have twice had neighbours sharing a single bunk. The problem is..... The supressed sounds of intimacy tend to be rather obvious. This I found both embarrassing and unpleasant. Are...
  17. Ralph Keith Redhead

    Foot issues!

    Hi Sarah80 - as somene with constant feet problems, I understand your concerns, as I'm sure many will. You are a hardened treker (by the sounds of your post), so any drastic changes will be a surprise to you. I'm sure you take care of your feet, but something is causing this discomfort and so it...
  18. Ralph Keith Redhead

    Two questions - Albergue etiquette and credenciales!

    Hi Nephelokokkygia - the stamps are all unique, some quite grand and flamboyant, others special in other ways. It helps to have your Pass with you at all times - for example, at Pamplona Museum, you get free entry into the museum if you present your Pass and, of course, you get a grand stamp...
  19. Ralph Keith Redhead

    Toilet roll: to take or not to take

    Hey-up Martin, oap this 'elps, yorwkshire lad ;-) I know where you're coming from with this one. I'm going against the grain here - I've never taken a roll (shock-horror!) I find them too cumbersome, get easily wet and in the way in the old pack, and easily forgotten somewhere. My...
  20. Ralph Keith Redhead

    Rain Gear

    Hi Camino 2017 :-) The worst thing that could happen to you is that you get cold and wet - take good rain gear for you, your feet, your pack and stuff in your pack too. The second worst thing that could happen is that you take really heavy waterproof gear and too much of it ;-) Keep dry, warm...

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