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  1. henrythedog

    Interesting reddit post about the story of what happened to Camino Ninja

    The historic controversy over Camino Ninja’s data sourcing didn’t need another airing now that Andy has died. Those allegedly directly affected have seen fit to let the matter rest. As to the business model of high quality ‘free to use’ applications - that is really a matter for the operators...
  2. henrythedog

    Upcoming 1st trial 3 days SJPDP to Pamplona in late September

    No. Long distance trains in France and Spain are all reserved-seats. Miss the train with a live ticket and the train’s going with an empty seat - which is yours whether you’re sat on it or not. Depending on the ticket type you can cancel online before the train departs and get a refund in due...
  3. henrythedog

    How Much Should You Budget Per Day?

    It’s not as difficult as it was to pay with a €50 on the Camino. The last three years have seen a step-up in the price of pretty much everything everywhere.
  4. henrythedog

    Bag transport companies on the Camino - a list

    I can’t answer the first question. Correos deliver to every address in Spain. Are you looking at a specialised service like pac mochila? If you’re sending to Ivar by correos you’re using their conventional package delivery service as in @trecile s link above.
  5. henrythedog

    Book accommodations advance or not?

    If it were late September into October, I’d say no. The April peak period on the Frances seemed (anecdotally) to extend a couple of weeks longer than usual, but September is similar, and the Portuguese and Ingles seem to be getting much more traffic now than a few years ago. The crowds are...
  6. henrythedog

    Where to get Passport on Easter Sunday 2025 in Pamplona ?

    Get them before you go - it takes something quite important off the ‘to do’ list and - if you attend a church - or if there’s a church dedicated to St James in your area - get a stamp or signature or anything from there to start your Camino.
  7. henrythedog

    refusing disposable sheets in albergues?

    The advice of my usual point of reference at these times - the late Father James (Jack) Hackett - comes to mind. ‘Nuns! Reverse!!’ I’ll go now. 🫣
  8. henrythedog

    Food on less traveled Caminos

    A few tiny little ‘single serve’ packs - as often found at hotel breakfast buffets. If I can’t find Nutella it might be jam or honey. I need the option of something sweet.
  9. henrythedog

    Food on less traveled Caminos

    Bread, firm cheese, nuts, fruit, biscuits, nutella. The bread’s not ideal if it has to go to day 2, but I don’t throw it until I’ve secured a fresh replacement. A spork, tiny can-opener/ bottle opener from long-ago compo rations, a corkscrew. Emergency tin of tuna and pack of instant...
  10. henrythedog

    Pilgrim Passport

    Lo siento. Escribiste muy claramente ‘SJPP’ y aun así lo leí como ‘Santiago’. Mis disculpas.
  11. henrythedog

    Pilgrim Passport

    Different places, different rules or perhaps different people behind the counter? I’ve bought five ‘for friends’ at the reception office whilst collecting a compostela in Santiago. As with many ‘certainties’ on here it’s generally individuals honestly stating their personal experience and...
  12. henrythedog

    Merino-synthetic blend teeshirt suggestions,?

    ‘We’ always tend to default to brands aimed at the walking/hiking/climbing market, which is natural enough. I’ve a couple of very tough ‘no brand’ merino tops bought from motorcycle clothing retailers. They’re only generally available in black.
  13. henrythedog

    Pilgrim Passport

    Individual experience may vary I suppose. I’ve frequently bought two or more at once - but for my own use. At the cathedral in Porto they were pre-stamped with the first stamp, but otherwise blank.
  14. henrythedog

    Pilgrim Passport

    Yes you can; as many as you like., They’re sold at the Sé (Cathedral) and other places. If you look on the Gronze website for specific accomodation the field ‘Expiden la Credencial’ indicates where credencials are sold. Example: Albergue de Peregrinos do Porto...
  15. henrythedog

    Ordering "agua del grifo"

    Most airports in the UK have non-potable water, at least according to their signage next to every tap in the lavatories. Where they find this water on a network which (recognising @Tincatinker’s current example) usually delivers drinking water throughout the kingdom is beyond me. That one is...
  16. henrythedog

    Does the Pilgrim Office issue a stamp?

    And if all the boxes are not filled, an hour round town in the evening would put that right.
  17. henrythedog

    Does the Pilgrim Office issue a stamp?

    Actually - two. One as the latest in the line of ‘conventional’ sellos marking progression, and one on the first page ‘closing’ the credencial.
  18. henrythedog

    Legend of the nine rings of Ourense

    Well it deserves examination. I’ve got a second-hand hard copy of the book ordered at £4 and (possibly) a Carta Sacra for €12. Ordering process not super-simple, it’s the usual ‘direct bank transfer accompanied by the signatures of all four grandparents’ so common in Spain. The IBAN number...
  19. henrythedog

    weight

    Make sure the ink’s fully dry to minimise added weight.
  20. henrythedog

    Hostelfly at Madrid Airport

    Good call to miss the San Fermines. The main day is on the 7th as any Spanish elementary school student would know: ‘Un de enero, Dos de febrero Tres de marzo Cuatro de abril. Cinco de mayo Seis de junio Siete de julio SAN FERMIN.’

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