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  1. 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 in a timely basis. I am very glad that it all worked out.
  2. 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...
  3. 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
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. 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.
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. t2andreo

    Petos de Ánimas on Caminos — help me find them!

    You can choose to view the web site (posts #18 and #20 above) in Castellano. See: https://recreacionhistoria.com/o-peto-das-animas/ There is a button to select either Castellano or Gallego. Then, it is easy to use an online translator, like the Chrome default, for example. The article was...
  16. t2andreo

    Difference between the Compostela and the welcome certificate (certificado de bienvenida)

    Thank you for pointing that out.
  17. t2andreo

    Difference between the Compostela and the welcome certificate (certificado de bienvenida)

    Thanks for the update based on more current experience. I hope to get back next year - 2025.
  18. t2andreo

    Difference between the Compostela and the welcome certificate (certificado de bienvenida)

    Okay, so you corrected me. Thank you. I don't mind being corrected when I am wrong. I admit to not being able to be present for two years, due to circumstances wholly beyond my control. Clearly a LOT has changed - for the better - I think. They appear to be doing it the correct way, at least...
  19. t2andreo

    how to get from Santiago to tui?

    You are correct. If it is two o'clock in Valenca, it will be three o'clock in Tui. My bad. Thanks for correcting me.
  20. t2andreo

    Walking Poles

    Then do as you feel safest. You could tote a second pole, collapsed, for when you do find the need. At least you are out there walking the Camino. I am still home-bound as a caregiver. Buen Camino, Tom

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