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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
I emailed, received a response in a day or so, and a reservation but as above did also receive request for payment through paypal.. Hope I have reservation when I arrive beginning of July
I chose summer also for the same reason....live in south Texas so comfortable in heat..will be In sjpp on July 9th and have reservations for Pamplona 13 th and 14th...gave myself extra time for the first few days....just booked flights... Into Biarritz and out of Madrid... Very excited...may see...
am planning to begin my walk from st. jean on or about july 8th....very good physical shape but poor ability in altitude as i live at sea level.. where do you recommend to stay over to make journey more palatable...also i have reservations already in pamplona for two nights festivities for...
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