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  1. Brendaparrish

    Branching out from the Brierley guidebook

    Steve , I relied on brierley the first few days for comfort( stranger in a foreign country, alone) but quickly found my own pace, which did not coincide.....let the camino lead you...oh how it will...
  2. Brendaparrish

    Solo Pilgrim from Vancouver start Camino from Astorga on the 30th of Sept, 14

    I walked July/august st jean to Santiago.....met Stig from Vancouver...do you know him??? Think he is a member of you local group
  3. Brendaparrish

    Book

    Trying to recall the name of the travel writer who wrote French Revolution, about bicycling the route of the Tour de France. He walked the camino with a donkey and has a book out....would like to download for my trip home tomorrow. Does anyone know the name of the book? I have googled -Tom Moore...
  4. Brendaparrish

    Female 53 walking alone May/June 2015 safety and lodging question

    I am on camino now...O'Cebreiro tomorrow...am 61, alone and a big "scaredy cat"....had a beautiful discussion with four other"alone" women one night about our absolute lack of fear here - I leave in the dark alone with a headlamp, have walked alone through short forested areas and the Pyrenees...
  5. Brendaparrish

    Security of Personal Belongings

    I am on walk now...in Leon... The only things I have lost are those that I have forgotten...I do keep all perceived valuables with me at ALL times...even to the shower....pack, sticks, boots, laundry have all been fine in their designated areas without me and have no complaints from other...
  6. Brendaparrish

    LIVE from the Camino Half way!!!

    And you were one of my joys on my arrival in st j.....so wished I had been ready to go when you were...buen camino
  7. Brendaparrish

    Worried Newbie.

    Oops buen camino...I am not exactly burning the camino..
  8. Brendaparrish

    Worried Newbie.

    Shauna, I have made 178 miles today - in Burgos - wearing a very light boot with a good snug ankle support made by Ahnu. Couldn't be happier with them and no blisters...took advice and wear a smart wool sock with silk liner. Burn camino
  9. Brendaparrish

    Australians gored in Pamplona

    I h I have a video of it...happened under my balcony at 2/2 estefeta...bull fell.became disoriented from loss of pack and opened the fellows thigh proximal to distal quad and I ask myself why do I have a video of it when I just retired from the er....
  10. Brendaparrish

    Self Guided ?

    Could not be more inspiring....met two gentle ladies on ride from Biarritz...had a wonderful childlike evening laughing and watching them put together a bicycle...realized I was not strong enough for the Pyrenees with a pack and just barely strong enough without....rain, cold, fog and fear...
  11. Brendaparrish

    Self Guided ?

    Am about to begin my camino so I'll speak to the actuality later hut it was simple to plan. The resources, both practical guidance and encouragement, are on this site. At one point I had an itinerary with a company for about the same amount (may have been same company). I don't know your needs...
  12. Brendaparrish

    Parador special

    I wondered where they were... Tried to call today but way too confusing while in the middle of nowhere in Poland... Also even if they were all on the camino it might not work out to be in need where they are....think I'll scrap that thought and work on letting the camino provide what I need when...
  13. Brendaparrish

    Parador special

    If you consider the five day pass it would work out nicely for the approx thirty three days ... I like the comparison someone made of Jesus' time on earth ... A day for each year with real intention could be a wonderful thing ... And he is exemplary at both the sorrows and celebrations in my...
  14. Brendaparrish

    Parador special

    My plan is to get really dirty and tired for "awhile" to really feel my pain and then.....aaaahhhh...now that is MY camino
  15. Brendaparrish

    Class of 2014

    Don't feel bad... I watched u tube to figure it out and if I break a leg it will be because I tripped over them but am improving
  16. Brendaparrish

    Camino Frances first of July 2014

    I'll be right behind you....start July 8th from st j...Have reservations with what appears to be a great company for a balcony for pobre de mi ( last bull run) July 14... If ya'll are interested check out Running of the bulls travel.com...
  17. Brendaparrish

    11 days before I begin again

    Am arriving July ... Definitely give five stars to caroline at express bourricot ... She has been very kind to accept my pack which I sent ahead....even though I paid an astronomical amount to send it, there were more duties etc imposed by France which she paid. I know I have been more trouble...
  18. Brendaparrish

    Keep your head up, keep your heart strong!

    Gillyweb and tom I also am beginning July 7 or 8 ...love to meet up with both of you...I have had more inspiration from this forum in the last six months of so than with my spiritual group of ten years...
  19. Brendaparrish

    July 4th start from SJPP..... Advice about the Meseta please !

    I will be in sjpp on July 7th as well, although I may not start until 8th and have reservations at orisson, so as to start easy at the directions of all those who know....May see you and gillyweb
  20. Brendaparrish

    Viber

    Thought I would never find the replies to my post.....thanks for all your help...I am unable to have backpack with me since I will be traveling from place to place with all the "usual" tourist stuff...I did send email today to my hotel in sjpp but gave not heard back... Sure it will all work out...

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