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Thanks Falcon. I am an early riser anyway - just love the dawn and sunrise and usually get up around 5.30 every day so that won't be a difficulty. (But for any late sleepers I promise not to 'rustle my bag' and disturb your slumbers!!)
G
Setting off from Leon to SdC on Monday and getting nervous! As a first-timer I am worried about how busy it is going to be - from recent posts it sounds bad. I can't take a sustained period of leave at other times of the year so have to go mid June to early July so I guess I will just have to...
Hi CM! I lecture (Theology) at the other university in York - but the MA in Med Stud is a great course and there are superb resources in both universities and the city/region. I've been in York nearly 25 years - great place! I was walking past York Minster last week (as I do every day on my way...
Hi Jen! I'm starting out on June 20th but only doing Leon to Santiago. Planning to arrive 7th or 8th July - so you'll probably overtake me! Hope you have a good Camino!
Thanks Terry. A colleague has told me that he thinks RENFE does a Tarjeta Azul for over 60s but it only attracts discounts of 25% - 30%. Are you still in SDC? If so, enjoy! (If not - enjoy anyway!)
Greg
Congratulations! Glad you've had a good time. Five weeks today I should (DV) be in Leon ready to start out for SDC! Just a quick question if you have time (don't worry if not) - do you get the Tarjeta Azul from the FEVE ticket place? And thanks for the tip re: the hostal in SDC.
Stay well!
Greg
Thanks Arn! I'll keep you posted as much as possible. Just been saying to Tia Valeria that the Forum is quite addictive - first thing I do in a morning is log on and see what's happening! Beats work - which means I'm going to have to be more disciplined and ration my use of it!
The wealth of...
Re: Camino 2011
Brilliant! Thanks so much. I've had a quick look at the web sites and they seem very helpful. Taking the ferry to Santander (which is quite a lengthy crossing) I guess I will be looking to get to Leon relatively quickly - keen to start walking the next day!
I'm really enjoying...
Hi everybody,
Thanks again for the comments and advice. By trying to go 'gadget free' on my pilgrimage I don't want to be irresponsible - I am taking my pace-maker, artificial hip, false teeth and glasses after all... When I go on pilgimage or retreat here in the UK I make a point of leaving as...
Re: Camino 2011
Hi Tia Valeria!
I'm a complete novice and set off in June for my first Camino. Can you tell me about the bus sevices you mention in your posting! What's the difference between the FEVE and the ALSA services? I have to get from Santander to Leon in June and am wondering about...
Thanks everybody - what a wonderful on-line community! (I'm liking the gadgets at home before I go for that very reason!) On the road it will be great to talk face to face - hope I meet some of you sometime.
Best wishes all and thanks again.
Greg
Hello! I'm a Camino novice - doing my first stretch this year (start June 19th finishing July 11th) from Leon to Santiago (at 60! Help!). I want to travel light and gadget free so am not planning to take my mobile - fine for me as I can use call boxes if necessary but what about folks at home...
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