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  1. t2andreo

    The NEW Camino Vello

    Here is a new report of a just documented NEW Camino route. See the article in today's (28 June 2024) El Voz de Galicia (Santiago): https://www.lavozdegalicia.es/noticia/galicia/2024/06/27/camino-santiago-suma-nueva-ruta-basada-cartografia-200-anos/00031719506050131504541.htm Approval may not...
  2. t2andreo

    Walking the Norte over the past few weeks

    IMHO, It is a very good thing that we cannot reserve pilgrim level rooms online. Organized "tourigrino" groups would soak up all availability. At least, with the current method, individual pilgrims have half a chance. As it is, legitimate church and community pilgrim groups DO manage to fully...
  3. t2andreo

    Pilgrim office

    From Plaza Obradoiro, place the Cathedral at your back. The Parador (Hostal del dos Reyes Catolicos) will be on your right. Exit the plaza at the right, far corner. Walk down the ramp. At the bottom of the ramp, turn right onto Rua Carretas. Proceed about 100 meters, to the Pilgrim Office, on...
  4. t2andreo

    weight

    En serio!?!?!?
  5. t2andreo

    Money on the Camino

    Mirroring much of what has already been written above, my approach, developed over ten years, is to start off with about €200 on me, and two debit cards. Read the last paragraph for how I always come to have about €200 to start with on each trip. One is a European bank debit card. The other is...
  6. t2andreo

    Portuguese camino- New question...

    I found the .pdf file for my 2015 walk from Porto to Santiago. I just sent it to you attached to a Private Conversation. Nine years is a long time. I recommend you verify all the places of accommodation. Hope this helps. Tom
  7. t2andreo

    Portuguese camino- New question...

    I will try to find it. I may have purged my files.
  8. t2andreo

    Re: Post-Camino Blues

    You WILL be back. Most of us start planning our next Camino as soon as we unpack, clean then repack our rucksacks at home. I have found that he easiest way to store all my Camino gear is to keep it packed - except for things that are also used at home. I keep a list of those items at the top of...
  9. t2andreo

    2 Stamps per day

    I have sellos / stamps from wineries, gas stations, convents, and every place mentioned in this string. Basically, every business that sells goods or services must have a rubber stamp of some kind, to use in case the power goes out and they have to issue manual receipts. So, any place that...
  10. t2andreo

    Gronze FORUM (not website) is closing!

    Thank your lucky stars that this forum is not going anywhere, at least anytime soon. I was more concerned about the HUGE resource that Gronze brings to the Camino. Were THAT to go away, then a lot of pilgrims would be adversely affected.
  11. t2andreo

    Pre-Camino Surgery?

    I am not a medical professional. But I have suffered from a similar problem in past years. My personal advice based on my experience is Option #3. After I had my nasal septum correction surgery, My wife told me I have some residual snoring issues. I solved this by using Breathe Right strips on...
  12. t2andreo

    Gronze FORUM (not website) is closing!

    Here is the English translation of the Gronze Forum announcement: Closing of the Forum We will close the Forum permanently on Thursday morning, July 4, after which it will not be accessible. Until this date it will continue to function normally, so that those users who wish to recover their...
  13. t2andreo

    When Temperatures Climb! Preventing Heat exhaustion

    Use any umbrella that does the job - providing shade to your head, shoulders and upper torso. Because, as a general rule, shade is some 20 degrees (F) cooler than the sun-drenched surroundings. Then stuff the open umbrella in your rucksack harness, held in place by your sternum strap. It is...
  14. t2andreo

    Why 100km for compostela

    Have explained this previously. There is a clear differentiation between BEING a pilgrim, MAKING a pilgrimage, and eligibility to receive a Compostela, issued by the Cathedral authorities. Let me try this again. Everyone who appears at the Cathedral to pray, and to venerate (honor) the remains...
  15. t2andreo

    Finally - real food in Santiago!!!

    I never said that I was a native Spanish speaker. All this information is useful. Thank you for contributing.
  16. t2andreo

    LIVE from the Camino Sitting with Mary

    Consider that the trick - as it were - to avoiding crowds of pilgrims, anywhere at any time, is simple. Just be where they are not. If pilgrims start from a favored starting place on Saturday or Sunday, start on another day. Donlt forget to research and consider local holidays for the affect on...
  17. t2andreo

    Packaging a Walking Stick

    I second Tink's answer just above - except I would recommend the bubble wrap or cling film - THEN a cheap pool noodle to prevent damage to your obviously prized possession. They sell them here in Dollar Stores. On arrival, you might fold the noodle and use bubble wrap / cling film into a box...
  18. t2andreo

    Finally - real food in Santiago!!!

    if it helps global understanding, the Spanish word for: "croquette" is "croqueta." "meatball" is "bola de comida." "sphere (fancy word for round ball)" is "esfera." So, "esfuera de atun." "fish ball" is "bola de pescado" or "bola de atun" "tuna ball" is "bola de atún" Breaded breaded tuna ball...
  19. t2andreo

    Why 100km for compostela

    THANK YOU!
  20. t2andreo

    Compostela Question

    I will defer to more recent information, and accept this issue. The matter is closed. Personal circumstances beyond my control have kept me from the Camino and volunteering at Santiago since 2022. Hence, my first-hand observations may be dated in some regards.

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