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  1. sugargypsy

    Physical training for Camino Frances

    I completely agree with that! There are plenty of hills in the area where I live, so I've trained sufficiently. But: there are few tracks, gravel paths and similarly uneven routes here. This time I'm going to deliberately look for them. Because: It was a rude awakening for me when I reached...
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    Departing SJPDP May 21 - will I avoid the worse of the May bubble?

    ...time of the year 4 years ago and everything worked out fine. I never had any problems finding accommodation. However, I simply stopped walking when I no longer wanted to or could ;-). Though that was only rarely at the typical stops listed in pilgrim guides. But I did not really care ;-). **
  3. sugargypsy

    Introducing the Forum Camino Planner

    Hi, great tool, but I do have one question: Is there a specific reason why I can't read it in English 😉 ? I have now tested the planner on my mobile, laptop and PC: The page always opens in German. If I want to switch to English at the box at the top right corner, it doesn't work. I've tried...
  4. sugargypsy

    Recommended timing for Camino Frances

    I can't tell whether you will encounter snow towards the end of April or not. It's not really predictable. Though you can always change to walk via Valcarlos instead of walking via Col de Leopeder, if it's snowing. The Pilgrim Office in SJPdP will advise accordingly. But: You will probably meet...
  5. sugargypsy

    Why do pilgrims fly to Pamplona.

    In my case: The travelling costs to Biarritz would have been twice as high as to travelling to Pamplona. In addition to that, there were no direct flights. I would have had to fly to Biarritz via Paris whereas to Pamplona there was a direct flight. That's why I didn't see any advantage in it...
  6. sugargypsy

    Walking the Primitivo: average temperature in June / July

    @trecile Very useful website! Seems even July could be o.k. for me to walk. Thanks.
  7. sugargypsy

    Walking the Primitivo: average temperature in June / July

    Hi, I'm thinking about doing the Primitivo 2025 in June. I'd actually prefer May as I'd like to walk in late spring, when it's no as hot as during summer, but unfortunately that's not possible due to work. What are your experiences regarding the temperatures at this time of year? Yes, I know...
  8. sugargypsy

    Protocol: spending more than one night in an albergue

    You can usually stay in private albergues for more than one night, as has already been written here. But be aware, you should know that you still usually have to leave the albergue at 8 a.m. so that it can be cleaned and you can only go back in after the official opening time. At least that's my...
  9. sugargypsy

    Friday is Upon Us!

    Or exactly the opposite 😇!
  10. sugargypsy

    Maintaining weight on Camino

    I'm sorry, I can't help you with the question of where you can find public scales. But, what I did when I didn't have access to one for a long time: I took a tape measure with me. It's light and small, so it's no problem to take one with you. The circumference of your stomach, hips and chest...
  11. sugargypsy

    From my doorstep in Germany - a (very!) long term project

    As soon as you can roughly estimate when you will be near Tübingen - I know that will not be in the near future ;-)-, send me a pm. I live nearby and if you're interested in meeting up, I'd be delighted. I'm planning to walk to SdC from Stuttgart in a couple of years. But in my case I...
  12. sugargypsy

    Cancelling Camino - Soliciting Advice

    I know, that's why I've put the "complete" in quotation marks. Because for many people walking the Camino for the first time, it is often enough the case that they think they "have" to start at the usual starting points in order to arrive at SdC and get the Compostela, not knowing, that only the...
  13. sugargypsy

    Cancelling Camino - Soliciting Advice

    When I walked the Camino Frances in 2019, I wasn't particularly physically fit either. I therefore walked shorter stages at the beginning, which gradually got longer. I also started in Pamplona instead of SJPdP, because I wasn't sure whether I'd make the climb up the Pyrenees. Twice, when my...
  14. sugargypsy

    Shower/bathroom etiquette in the albergues?

    Out of interest, because this question comes up here from time to time: I am German, but I also lived in the States (in the 1980s). Is there really a big difference in the way this topic is dealt with? I don't remember feeling that it was handled very differently that time. But well, my stay in...
  15. sugargypsy

    What pushed or invited or drew you to set off for 'The Camino'?

    First time I ever thought about walking the Camino was in 20177, when I met Edith in hospital. We shared a room, we both had leg fractures. We only shared the room for about three or four days. She'd been back from the CF some months ago. I've heard about it before of course, but was never...
  16. sugargypsy

    KML tracks of all caminos - Instituto Nacional Geográfico

    Great news! Would it be possible for you, to give us a short reminder on this thread, as soon as you have the maps back in stock? I'd love to buy one, but tend to forget infos like that, when I'm not actively planning a camino like right now.
  17. sugargypsy

    Correos at SCQ Airport?

    Hi, there is a small post office at the airport, I've been there in 2019. Check here. It seems to be open every day, though there are no opening hours listed. But there is a phone number, so you could call them.
  18. sugargypsy

    Some experiences on Camino Portugues Costa

    Thanks a lot for your comments and information. Does anyone here know by chance whether they offer their services also during the winter season? Or do they only offer their service during the peak periods, i.e. from March to October? I looked on their website, but didn't find any information...
  19. sugargypsy

    Protest signs along the Camino near Santiago

    In response to your comment, I read Tincatinker's post again more closely and yes, now I've noticed the irony too. But when I first read it, that wasn't the case. English is not my mother tongue. And that's also the case with some more members here, so this might be one reason why such...
  20. sugargypsy

    From my doorstep in Germany - a (very!) long term project

    🙃 Yes, sorry. I wanted to attach this link ;).

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