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  1. markie6

    Sleeping bag OR just a liner??

    Never regretted taking a 2 season sleeping bag that packs down small and quickly. They're not expensive, last one I bought was a cheapy brand on amazon uk
  2. markie6

    Is the Camino the right thing for me?

    IMHO most people would benefit walking a camino. Crowds are most places, home and abroad and I have always set off on my own , not always been on my own all the time. Just like my home life I guess If I was truly pondering whether to do something... or whether it was for me ... ? then perhaps I...
  3. markie6

    Shoes on the CF

    Be fine in trail runners imo. I have used them and coped well and have also walked twice in normal runners. Not sure they would do as well in very wet but they always dried well as long as your footwear is comfortable, you should be ok with any choice
  4. markie6

    What ailments to expect after many days of walking?

    Levity aside, after a good few days of hard walking, tired me gets a bit grumpy and have had to fight the urge to not put up with the behaviour of others Normal me wouldn't bat an eyelid at some antics... tired me needs reminding
  5. markie6

    Where do ( did ) you walk locally in 2024?

    Downslink trip was hard going, flat miles but with little in my pack and ok weather. 35 to and 40 back Old Railway path linking the South downs and and North Downs ( Pilgrim Way also) follows the route from Shoreham By Sea West Sussex (home) and Guildford in Surrey West Grinstead station is...
  6. markie6

    Sunrises and Sunsets

    1. 2. El Burgo Lagoon area... super spot for sunsets 3. Camino Buddy for 5 days, Tine from DK
  7. markie6

    Affordable pilgrimage route in the UK

    £20 per day, they will have to be careful not to get permanent pilgrims trying to move in :)
  8. markie6

    Cycling Camino de Santiago

    Camino Cyclist have a decent website and a rough itinerary to look at. Some cyclists will hopefully reach out to you here with tips though as they are not that rare :)
  9. markie6

    Where do ( did ) you walk locally in 2024?

    not sure will investigate. From me it would be the South Downs Way to Winchester and the Downs link does cross the South Downs way nearer my end. Yes both Downs look wonderful in the frost St Swithuns way goes from Winchester to Farnham. Might have to look into that 1 more as it's not too far...
  10. markie6

    Pembrokeshire Pilgrimage

    Very fond memories of that part of Wales, stayed there a good few times when a youngster. Would be good walking country
  11. markie6

    Where do ( did ) you walk locally in 2024?

    Sunday 18th I am walking the Downslink from home to Guildford, mostly an old railway route, now for cyclists and loony day walkers like me. Mid 30's miles and coming back the same way Monday Photos to follow
  12. markie6

    And now food and drinks...

    Trail mix is always handy, easy to look after. Unless with chocolate ..copes with the heat too
  13. markie6

    6 or 8 days from Burgos to Leon

    in '18 from Burgos to Hontanas Fromista Carrion de los Condes Terradillos Reliegos then to Leon Carrion is one of the few places I have stopped every Camino Frances Last trip I walked thru Burgos from Atapuerca and also thru Leon to Oncina but most people stop in the larger cities 6 days...
  14. markie6

    4 and 5 star hotels

    No bedbugs ... defo worth an extra star
  15. markie6

    Artificial Intelligence

    While I firmly believe some questions and answers of late have been made using ChatGPT I wouldn't think it could be too hard to come up with a route given certain parameters Not sure how enjoyable it would be but then again many follow youtube influencers, guide book writers and others , so...
  16. markie6

    Where have you felt a deep sense of community on the Camino?

    Casa Susi Trabadello CF also yes to Eduardo, works too hard in Boadilla but a super man
  17. markie6

    Where do ( did ) you walk locally in 2024?

    Misty up on the South Downs Way in Sussex, place a few flowers on the memorial sign at Ditchling Beacon , one of the highest points along the SDW
  18. markie6

    New rule reported: 2 stamps per day within Spain [awaiting confirmation]

    Yep.. Think your dog has the right idea until we hear from an official source in writing.. best to stick our heads in the sand and wait :P
  19. markie6

    A packing list thread?

    I prefer a larger pack and the weight difference between sizes is often minimal. List looks good ..small line for the pegs ?
  20. markie6

    Is this crazy?

    I'd have started my camino many years before had I known how simple it all was. It's a long days walk, followed by a night in a dorm maybe and a communal meal...sometimes You will meet many who are like you, slightly outside their comfort zone, not sure of their capabilities and after the first...

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