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  1. t2andreo

    LIVE from the Camino Chrissy on the Camino Invierno

    It is interesting to point out that, before arriving in Galicia, much of the stone work (roofs, paving, walls, decorative stone work, Camino distance markers - mojones, etc.) is SLATE, as that is the dominant type of stone quarried in the east. Once you enter Galicia, the stone work changes to...
  2. t2andreo

    LIVE from the Camino Chrissy on the Camino Invierno

    I SOOOO wish I was there. Of course, my responsibilities here still preclude that. But I am with you in spirit. Buen Camino.
  3. t2andreo

    Three section telescoping vs. folding poles.

    I started out more than a decade ago using Leki three-section telescoping poles. IMHO, these are among the major brands from which others are judged. But, as others pointed out already, they do not compress small enough for my packing or carrying needs. Plus, the aluminum alloy is relatively...
  4. t2andreo

    Toiletries at San Martín Pinario?

    There is a Froiz supermarket in Plaza de Toural, about 10 minutes from the Cathedral, walk down Rua do Vilar turn LEFT at the fountain.
  5. t2andreo

    Camino Planning with Chat GPT - Hmmmm

    THAT is why Michael is called "The WisePilgrim."
  6. t2andreo

    Supplies in Pamplona

    There is also an El Corte Ingles department store, with a large sporting goods department. IIRC, it is near the train station. Hope this helps. Tom
  7. t2andreo

    What if your backpack gets lost?

    At the risk of being roundly thrashed by my colleagues here, in the forum, might I suggest this could be an instance of “the Camino provides?” In this case, it was a positive solution to the problem - and on a timely basis. I am very glad that it all worked out.
  8. t2andreo

    App for logging your trip.

    I do not have or use the Polar Steps app. My recommendation was based on the advice of others. I do take a lot of photos on my iPhone when on Camino. These are automatically backed up to the iCloud. If I need to take notes as memory joggers, I use the Notes app, and create titles by date then...
  9. t2andreo

    Saint Jean Pied de Port to Roncesvalles, leaving in the afternoon

    Carefully check what time sunset comes to the Pass Napoleon that time of year. You DO NOT want to be caught out on the trail through the Pyrenees in the dark. Hope this helps. Tom
  10. t2andreo

    Sleeping bag OR just a liner??

    I concur with those who suggest a light-to-medium weight sleeping bag. As an FYI - in the UK, Snugpak make an excellent bag called the "Jungle" Sleeping Bag on their MOD side and the "Traveller" Sleeping Bag on their commercials side. Identical bag - different colors. Their MOD style uses...
  11. t2andreo

    Advice for clothing in November on Camino Frances

    In November , along the Frances, the weather should be crisp and dry during the day, unless it is cloudy and raining. The sun will still be warm, but rides lower across the sky from sunrise to sunset. Use layering, as others have correctly said. Plan for continuous stretches of rain - and it...
  12. t2andreo

    Insoles causing heel slippage

    This cannot be overstated - EVERYONE's feet are different. I even have a congenitally mismatched pair of feet. What works for ME, likely will not work for you. There are many pilgrims on this forum, many of whom are better at fitting boots than I am. Sooner or later, this thread will surface a...
  13. t2andreo

    Phone services - which is best

    I have been happy with my t-Mobile coverage at home in the US. In particular, the single best feature is that they provide FREE UNLIMITED Text and Data in more than 150 foreign countries, including all of Europe. If you set your phone to use Wi-Fi for voice calls (see Settings) you can make...
  14. t2andreo

    Insoles causing heel slippage

    The insoles should fit the shoes / boots - NOT the other way around. Don't forget to upside the shoes or boots to allow for: a second pair of socks, swelling from walking all day, and perhaps splaying or swelling after several weeks of walking with a loaded rucksack. Also, check with the...
  15. t2andreo

    Can I Walk the Camino Without a Smartphone?

    The various apps available for smart phones add a dimension of knowledge, predictability and safety that a voice and simple flip phone cannot. I concur with Jungleboy's suggestion. Delete what does not help, and keep what will. You should know that many, many small hostels and hotels use...
  16. t2andreo

    Parkinson’s

    Time is your biggest ally. There are several, recent medical treatments being tested. In particular, one in the UK has produced dramatic results in only a few days. For example, have a look at this article from today's New York Post...
  17. t2andreo

    Small (4-5 kg which is about 10 pounds) dog -- should I bring her?

    Do also consider that there are many LARGE country dogs along the Camino. They are used to, and mostly ignore human pilgrims. I cannot help thinking, based on experience, that these large and sometimes aggressive dogs, will consider that your carried, relatively tiny dog will look like a chew...
  18. t2andreo

    Trains and sims

    I did not know that. But, you would have to check what international services Mint Mobile offers. I do not know.
  19. t2andreo

    US TSA and a walking stick

    Also, consider that the answer you get at your first security check is not necessary going to be the answer you will get everywhere - every time. It’s like Russian Roulette. Eventually, the click will be a boom, and your cherished stick is history. Why chance it? You can purchase an...
  20. t2andreo

    Selling fully stamped credentials for €30

    Nothing, but NOTHING surprises me anymore. Actually, the antecedents for practices like this go all the way back to the earliest days of the Camino de Santiago. In the beginning, like from 850 - 1100 AD (ish), one usually did not acquire a scallop shell, marking you as a pilgrim, until you...

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