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  1. ChuckPinoy

    Coffee in the morning...

    Unfortunately the bar/cafes I've stopped at did not offer free refill. If you don't mind the extra weight, bring a jet boil or backpacking stove so you can heat up something on the go. A cup of noodles will also take you a long way ;-) Buen Camino!
  2. ChuckPinoy

    Coffee in the morning...

    Some of the Albergues offer coffee, and if they don't, you should be able to find a cafe/bar along the way. Many of the pilgrims are weight conscious (backpack) and only bring bare essentials. But if you don't mind the extra weight, you can always bring a jet boil to heat your water and whatever...
  3. ChuckPinoy

    Hoping for "The Way" experience

    How your Camino experience ends up is all up to you. You have to make an effort to release the extrovert in you and become friendly. A nice smile, a hello, a greeting or a friendly gesture can go a long way when trying to meet new friends along the way. I have been fortunate to have met some...
  4. ChuckPinoy

    Biarritz to St Jean Pied de Port

    In addition if the train schedule does meet your time frame, you can opt to ride share using a taxi. My friend and I gathered a couple of peregrinos outside the station in Bayone and the five of us paid 25 euros each (125 total). Twice the train fee but we got to SJPD early enough to enjoy the...
  5. ChuckPinoy

    How can I avoid blisters!!!???

    Hi My friend and I have walked the Camino 130km each for the last two years and we have been fortunate not to have to deal with blisters. We're avid hikers/backpackers and even though the Camino is more of a long walk and does not require heavy boots. We opted to continue to use our leather...
  6. ChuckPinoy

    Theft and violence by pilgrims

    Pilgrims has passed through these farmlands for many years and if this was a big issue, the farmers would have posted signs that say "keep out" or erected a fence to keep pilgrims from "stealing" their crops. Sometimes outsiders can easily judge what they see without considering culture and...
  7. ChuckPinoy

    Walking in Oct 2013.

    Hi there, Sorry for the late reply. I started from Estella on Sept 1st and was unable to reach Burgos with my schedule. I'm back home now. Although my mind is still in the Camino... Hope you had a good walk. Take care Buen Camino
  8. ChuckPinoy

    Camino Frances - September 2012

    Hi Lynne, My friend and I arrived in Biarritz last year on the same date. We got to SJPP around 2pm which was early enough to register, checkin to a pension, have a lovely al fresco dinner and walk the town . We figured we"ll need to rest up for the grueling walk up the Pyrenees Range the...
  9. ChuckPinoy

    Starting in Roncesvalles in October 2013

    My friend and I walked from SJPP last year to Estella from October 1st to the 7th and it was warm with many pilgrims along the way. We had rain one day but it was nice as it helped cool things down. The evenings were comfortable and we walked around the town with t-shirts, no jacket required. We...
  10. ChuckPinoy

    osprey aura 50 vs osprey sirrus 36

    Im continuing my Camino this September and got myself an Asolo Ultralight 40 from Amazon for a $76.00, what a steal. Compared to my last years gear of 21lbs. With this Asolo I'm able to drop my gear weight to 13.5 lbs. the pack weigh 1.11 ounces and it fits great. Check it out. Pack light and...
  11. ChuckPinoy

    Walking in Oct 2013.

    Hello MrsMac My friend and I walked the Camino at the same time in 2012 and surprisingly there are still many pilgrims starting the walk from SJPP. Although we only walked for a week to Eatella, we never felt alone. Going thought the Pyrenees to reach Roncesvalles can be challenging. The last...
  12. ChuckPinoy

    Reservation made at Orisson, but.......

    From what I can remember Orisson is not very far from SJPDP. I believe it was only about 7-8km away. However, if you are planning to go through the Pyrenees Range to Roncesvalles it's a good 28km. Bring lots of water as the water source at about 20th km may or may not be available. There is a...
  13. ChuckPinoy

    I'm planning to walk the Camino Frances in September 2014

    Hi Plum Walking the Frances will start you from St. Jean... This means you will be going through the Pyrenees Mountain Range on your first day. This can be quite a challenge but don't let it discourage you. If you don't plan to stay in Orrison on your first night, make sure you bring lots of...
  14. ChuckPinoy

    I'm planning to walk the Camino Frances in September 2014

  15. ChuckPinoy

    Should I?......

    Hello Shelleyfg, After a couple of years of learning about the Camino from friends, books and watching films. I decided to walk the Camino in honor of my father and grandfather who died within two months of each other in 2012. While I consider myself a part time pilgrim pursuing the Camino...
  16. ChuckPinoy

    Camino Pilgrim from the Philippines

    Hey TabyJ, Pilipino rin ako :D Kamsta na? I grew up in Manila Philippines and moved to California 20+ years ago. I currently reside in Boston, Massachusetts. I have a daughter that also lives in Redondo Beach, CA. My friend and I started the Camino last year and we are doing sections of it...
  17. ChuckPinoy

    Backpacks… Do I try overhead or as checked luggage?

    It's always a good idea to protect the buckles and straps from getting damage during transport. We placed our backpacks in an inexpensive lightweight nylon duffle bag. It was easy enough to fold and stuff in our packs. It hardly took up any room. Burn camino ;-)
  18. ChuckPinoy

    Hi All, first Camino planned Sept. 2013

    Hello Aidan , My friend and I started our Camino late September into October last year via Frances and there were still many pilgrims on the route. We had an amazing time experiencing the Camino through the people we met, the camaraderie's you build, the beauty of a country most people don't...
  19. ChuckPinoy

    ALERT Robbery on Stage 1

    I'm sorry to hear this happened. My daughter and I will be walking the short Camino route from Valencia this fall. Can someone tell me where this robbery occured? Buen Camino
  20. ChuckPinoy

    First Camino Oct 9-22, Ponferrada to CdS

    Hey Doug, My friend and I will be starting the same day from SJPDP. We're only doing a section of the Camino for 5 days. This will be a multi-year venture for us. Maybe we'll cross paths someday. Have a safe journey and take care. Can I ask how you were able to acquire the patch? Buen...

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