IS IT SAFE FOR A WOMAN TO WALK THE CAMINO ALONE? Have you thought about this, if it's safe for a woman to walk the Camino alone? Kathy wasn't wondering before she walked, but she sure found out about safety for female pilgrims on her walk across Spain on the del Norte route. Pro-tip: Download the "AlertCops" app to your smartphone. (https://alertcops.ses.mir.es/publico/alertcops/en/) Here is a question Kathy probably was wondering about: What, exactly, does "the Camino provides" mean? Have you heard that phrase? Kathy found out pretty quickly what that means. She'll tell you all about it in this episode. We also talk at length about what albergues are really like and if you need to bring along a sleeping bag. Plus a couple more things - you'll see!   FREE WEBINAR! Coming up on Friday, September 15, 5pm, and Saturday, September 16, 9am (both California times). Topic: How long does it take to walk the Camino? Or, how long will YOU take to walk the Camino? Not in the US pacific time zone? No problem, here are some others: 5pm Friday in California is:  >> 8 PM US Eastern time zone  >> Saturday:  >> 1 AM in London and Dublin (sorry!) >> 2 AM in Madrid (sorry!) >> 8 AM in Taipei >> 10 AM in Sydney >> Noon in Auckland 9 AM Saturday in California is:  >> Noon PM US Eastern time zone >> 5 PM in London and Dublin  >> 6 PM in Madrid  >> Sunday:  >> Midnight in Taipei (sorry!) >> 2 AM in Sydney (sorry!) >> 4 AM in Auckland (sorry!) The webinars will be held on Zoom. The only way to get the Zoom link is to join my email list. (Don't worry, I send only Camino-themed emails, and you may Unsubscribe at any time.) To join my email list, go to https://thecaminoexperience.com/ and scroll down to the sign up form for Nancy's Top 10 Camino Tips (that don't usually show up on the top 10 lists). You can also click here to sign up for my email list and get the Top 10 Camino Tips. Be sure to confirm your subscription by opening the email with the Tips and downloading the PDF, or you won't get any other emails from me.   ARE YOU WALKING THE CAMINO FRANCÉS? Here is everything you need to get started, all in one place: The Camino Francés Getting Started Audio Guide. Or email Nancy for more information: [email protected]   GOT QUESTIONS? I answer them all for my Camino Experience groups. Join me in Saint Jean Pied de Port and be one of the most confident pilgrims on the trail. Learn more at https://thecaminoexperience.com/walk-with-me/.   #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast