Colette Z
Happy Pilgrim
- Time of past OR future Camino
- CF; Norte; Ingles; Augustine; Portugues Central
Well buen camino, hopefully in November, I’ll walk my second one this year albeit a shorter one (Ingles) vs El Norte in rainy muddy March. Enjoy!
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Well buen camino, hopefully in November, I’ll walk my second one this year albeit a shorter one (Ingles) vs El Norte in rainy muddy March. Enjoy!Porto to Santiago.. then possibly Finisterra.. I think I'm going to walk central rather than coastal through Portugal.
I've heard rumours that people post random questions just so that they can brag about their upcoming Camino.. surely this isn't true?
And in other news, I start mine next week!! Woohoo.
I still can't believe that I have eight kids, six still living at home and I'm going on a SOLO camino in two weeks! AND I have the most amazing husband. I should be jealous of myself!
I've heard rumours that people post random questions just so that they can brag about their upcoming Camino.. surely this isn't true?
And in other news, I start mine next week!! Woohoo.
Wait! What? You walked the CF April/May and didnt wear your rain pants? You must have walked a different CF than me, the record rainfall was all over the news. I wish i had rain pants then.Replicated questions aren't a huge issue in my mind.. they usually get re-answered (that's got to be a real word) or some kind soul offers a link.. the poster gets the info, the thread stops and retires to a darkened corner to live out it's days surrounded by posts regarding best footwear/backpack/poncho queries..
The rest of us continue on, posting our hugely important threads in an attempt to bring a modicum of knowledge or humour into the mix.. but I digress, surely we should be discussing how lucky I am to be doing two Caminos in one year! And most importantly should I take my waterproof trousers? I didn't use them on the CF on my last walk.
I need to report that here in Tacoma, WA, we had Tacoma Aroma! while the teevee weather report was telling us it was sunny. Well, that was sort of true, behind/around the smokeiness that comes with that Aroma. If that could be put into a spray can it could be a valuable pest deterrent on the Camino and the Caminho. Or produce a cloud in which to hide, though your coughing would give you away.
Funny you should mention about packing your lightweight gear for the CF, as I'm just working on the same packing for my CSP this month - thing is, I'm working on getting my 22 Kg backpack down to a Bumbag to fix around my waist. Its a normal waist-bumbag, and I'm nearly there (not on my CSP - with the packing), but what do I do about my walking poles? They just don't fit in even though they are lightweight Allu-titanium telescopic poles that convert to emergency survival fishing rods or tent poles, or even long thin poles to roast the fish you may have caught with them, or sausages and crumpets, on open fires (not whilst on Camino, I hasten to add). They don't reduce enough to fitShould I cut two carefull, professional, unobtrusive holes/slots in the side of the bumbag to tuck them in. Does anyone have similar experience with this dilema? Thoughts and ideas and suggestions welcome, before I go on my CSP with my lightest pack ever. I don't want a certain well-known economy airline service banning me from the flight to my CSP, or even worse, having to stand in-line at check-in whilst they embarrass me with complaining and charging an exorbitant surcharge for the poles not being packed properly.
I walked CF March 19 to April 25th in 2017 from SJPP to SDC and wore my rain poncho 3 times for no more than 4 hours each time. But this March 1-April 5 I walked the entire Norte and only walked without my rain jacket and kilt about 7 days total lol.Wait! What? You walked the CF April/May and didnt wear your rain pants? You must have walked a different CF than me, the record rainfall was all over the news. I wish i had rain pants then.
I was talking with people in front and behind me.. everyone was reporting rain.. I got maybe an hour or two of light rain in the whole 42 days.. As I got to Santiago and opened my balcony doors in the hotel it started rainingWait! What? You walked the CF April/May and didnt wear your rain pants? You must have walked a different CF than me, the record rainfall was all over the news. I wish i had rain pants then.
Another Tacoman, huzzah!
Apropos of absolutely nothing, my wife and I will begin walking Galician Camino on October 5.
You’re not making too many jealous with your Norte report!Well buen camino, hopefully in November, I’ll walk my second one this year albeit a shorter one (Ingles) vs El Norte in rainy muddy March. Enjoy!
You messed things up. Those were doors to your shower! Ts ts ts ts ts...I was talking with people in front and behind me.. everyone was reporting rain.. I got maybe an hour or two of light rain in the whole 42 days.. As I got to Santiago and opened my balcony doors in the hotel it started raining
I did it it one day and it rained most of it with windy conditiions. We slept in one of the cabins with a person who snored so loud none of us got any sleep. Needless to say we stopped at Zubiri and stayed at a pension just to get over jet lag and a bad first night.I can't believe I'm going to say this..
I think if I did sjpdp again I would probably try for Roncesvalles in one day.. with a bit of decent prep and an early start...
Oh yes, definitely you could elicit sympathy for that; that is a worry. I hope nothing comes of it and it clears up quickly. Sending positive thoughts your way.....Could I elicit sympathy on a jealousy thread? I did 26km last Saturday and 28km yesterday - and on both Sundays I have a swollen sore foot. Has never happened before. Now i’m Quietly Panicking about my anticipated 30+km days!
Oh Ian if you have 350Euro a day to spend can you hang about while I pack my 5l backpack to join you/That's reminded me. Should I defrost my freezer prior to my flying out to Biarritz on Sept 17 and beginning my non end dated Camino two days later? Also, will the 350 Euro a day that I budgeted be enough or should I bring loads more?
That's how they draw you in.. and before you know it you have a freezer full of chicken nuggets.
No problem. Maybe you can carry extra water and my marmite butty as I’m having everything couriered aheadOh Ian if you have 350Euro a day to spend can you hang about while I pack my 5l backpack to join you/
I see you are a veteran member with several walks to your credit. We are first timers taking the French route next week. Is it busy this time of year? I guess I assumed September might not be so busy.I'm jealous, it's not fair, I'm gonna write to my MP. (Who is my MP again)?
Need a Sherpa? I'm cheap and I don't snore.
Davey
There's always room for simply having fun!I think it's NOT serious and could be renamed "POINTLESS thread"!
I didn't realize you were getting out solo this time!! Fabulous!! Buen Camino!!I still can't believe that I have eight kids, six still living at home and I'm going on a SOLO camino in two weeks! AND I have the most amazing husband. I should be jealous of myself!
I've heard rumours that people post random questions just so that they can brag about their upcoming Camino.. surely this isn't true?
And in other news, I start mine next week!! Woohoo.
Not only do I get a couple of weeks solo, but then hubby and three kids join me for three more. That’s my bragging all done now.I didn't realize you were getting out solo this time!! Fabulous!! Buen Camino!!
If only - dream Camino!No problem. Maybe you can carry extra water and my marmite butty as I’m having everything couriered ahead
Check your bag very carefully. Marmite might go missing!! ;-)No problem. Maybe you can carry extra water and my marmite butty as I’m having everything couriered ahead
I am starting mine on 23 September. Buen Camino.I've heard rumours that people post random questions just so that they can brag about their upcoming Camino.. surely this isn't true?
And in other news, I start mine next week!! Woohoo.
I didn't realize you were getting out solo this time!! Fabulous!! Buen Camino!!
Could I elicit sympathy on a jealousy thread? I did 26km last Saturday and 28km yesterday - and on both Sundays I have a swollen sore foot. Has never happened before. Now i’m Quietly Panicking about my anticipated 30+km days!
Absolute genius !! I wish I'd thought of that.. I may start a thread arguing with myself about wether I need a 2 season sleeping bag.I've just managed to start my own thread asking a question and then contribute to the answer!
It’s never too late to call a monkey a typewriter! Think positive!I would very much enjoy this kind of conversation over a beer in a bar somewhere in Spain.
But I guess it would be too late to change decision on the sleeping bag by then?
Oh dear, just realized ... toe picks and pelau ....sorry!!
Hilarious. My best jealousy post was 'accidentally' mentioning to some folks from across the pond that I paid £18.99 for my flight and didn't want to 'spoil it' by shelling out for expensive refreshments on board so got a Boots Meal Deal at Gatwick for £3.
I can't help but smile, and be a bit intrigued, by these two posts. If my understanding is correct, @masomenos was on a roll because she was having an inexpensive day and didn't want to break her record and, conversely, @trecile's plans went sideways at the end of a long day and, hang it all, she was prepared to spend a ridiculous amount of money on a taxi - money that she had saved on airfare - just to salvage her day. I'm sure we've all been in similar positions. Let's hear your stories.I paid 80 Euro for a taxi from Biarritz to Irun because my 4th flight from Oregon to Biarritz was cancelled (that I paid for with miles and about $50 was cancelled)!
Yes, this is definitely true. I'm ashamed to say that I've often asked questions about an upcoming trail in the hopes my friends will find out Im off on another trot while they age away at their desks!I've heard rumours that people post random questions just so that they can brag about their upcoming Camino.. surely this isn't true?
And in other news, I start mine next week!! Woohoo.
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