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  1. Tickbush

    Can I Walk the Camino Without a Smartphone?

    I met an 81 year old woman on the CF this summer, who carried no phone or camera. The Camino did provide, in that various pilgrims would take photos of her and send them, along with a message from her, to her son. But I would always recommend carrying a phone, if only for emergency use.
  2. Tickbush

    What is it Really like walking on from Sarria these days?

    I walked that part during the first week of July this year. In Sarria, I stayed in a hotel just after the river and before the main tourist/pilgrim area. There were only 2 other people staying there. I had dinner on the Malecon, which was a beautiful location. I started out a little later than...
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    E-bike users now excluded from receiving a Compostela

    Why would anyone care how another person gets to Santiago? Or what piece of paper they get? It’s their personal journey, not anyone else’s.
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    Burgos alternative route: download directions?

    I also missed it in May. When I realized it, I looked in the guidebook and it said that, if you missed the turn, you could follow the A--1 highway, on the other end of the airport. So, that's what I did, but I would not recommend it. That's a busy highway and you'll be walking on the shoulder...
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    Flora and Fauna of Camino Frances

    I use an app calked iNaturalist. Snap a photo, click on “What did you see” and it will tell you what it is.
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    And now to the backpack..

    I just finished the Camino Frances with my Gregory Deva 36. It fits perfectly and I don't really notice it once I put it on. I could have gone with a 30, but like the extra space. I lined it with a 36 l dry bag, which I occasionally ship ahead. I also have a larger Gregory for mountain backpacking.
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    A perfect Camino

    I, also, just completed the Camino Frances.After 4 cancellations (2020-2023), I finally did it. But it's a bittersweet moment: happy to have finished, but wanting more. So, off to A Coruna and walk the Ingles. And then maybe Finisterre. The weather has been perfect, so far. And, I know that the...
  8. Tickbush

    Hostelfly at Madrid Airport

    I have stayed at Hostal Viky and will be going there again in a few weeks. It's considerably more expensive, but has a free airport shuttle and there's a Thai restaurant a couple of blocks away.
  9. Tickbush

    Busy? I’m alone at Luquin.

    I started in Atapuerca (where an injury ended my walk last year) on May 31. There have been many times when I didn't see another pilgrim for an hour or two. I've never failed to get a bed in my first choice of albergues. Mostly I stay in "off stage" towns, but not always. I may have to do a...
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    El Ganso Earlier Today

    I'm in El Ganso tonight. I thought I would stay in a tipi at The Indian Way, but they had to close a few days ago. The government insists that they have parking spaces inside the tipi compound. Mind you, this albergue is only for pilgrims, so they certainly don't need parking. It sounds like...
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    Alternatives to walking if injured

    The same thing happened to me last year. I went to University Hospital in Burgos and got a cortisone injection in my knee. After a few days, I was able to walk (with poles) enough to sightsee, but not continue on the Camino. I then took the bus to Carrion for a few days, then on to Leon, then...
  12. Tickbush

    Long sleeve sun safe top

    I wear fishing-style shirts, because there’s a collar to keep the sun off my neck. But, here’s my 2-cents worth on UV clothing: I worked outdoors for most of my life, before the advent of UV clothing. I never once got a sunburn through my clothing. I think the whole UV clothing thing is a lot...
  13. Tickbush

    Lightweight backpack for petite female

    I’m exactly the same height and weight. I used the Gregory Jade 38L and found it to be very comfortable. Instead of a bladder, I used a wide mouth Nalgene bottle with a connector tube from One Bottle Hydration. I also got a big dry bag to line my pack, eliminating the need for a cover, though...
  14. Tickbush

    How to call a US cell number from the US (when the phone is in Spain)

    My service is with Spectrum and they charge just 7 cents per minute to the US while in Spain.
  15. Tickbush

    Those who have walked at least one Camino - What are your favorite insoles and why?

    Dr. Scholl’s Float on Air insoles. A flat insole, no arch, with excellent cushioning. I put them in all my shoes.
  16. Tickbush

    What should I do about calluses?

    I get callouses on my heels, especially when I wear my Tevas a lot. I use sandpaper to keep the callouses from getting too thick
  17. Tickbush

    Refuge Orisson vs. Auberge Borda

    I stayed at Borda on my birthday in 2023. I got a candle on my dessert and Happy Birthday sung in English and French. The host goes out of his way to provide a great stay. I also stopped at Orisson for lunch and great conversations. One small difference- I heard that Orisson does not have seats...
  18. Tickbush

    Auberge Borda

    I stayed there in May, 2023. Each room has 4 curtained beds, no upper bunks. These have reading lights and power outlets. Each room also has a private bathroom. There’s a storage room for shoes, poles, and packs. Only your necessary items go into the albergue, in a provided tote. Lauren is a...
  19. Tickbush

    Question about towels

    I have a very threadbare 50-year-old beach towel that I cut down in size. It’s just big enough to wrap around me if necessary. Dries as quickly as microfiber.
  20. Tickbush

    Lessons learnt on my first Camino

    My experience on my first Camino this year was very similar. I, too, had a knee injury and had to end my walk at Atapuerca. I was extremely disappointed, but was able, after a couple of weeks, to enjoy some sightseeing by way of buses and taxis. I will be going back next May, at age 73, to...

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