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  1. Ronald Boivin

    Resolved -- Cannot get a response from SantiagoWays

    Very thoughtful of you to phone them.
  2. Ronald Boivin

    HOMEBASE: Change accommodation every 4 to 5 days

    It is not possible to book an albergue on Booling.com even for a few nights. Even with a doctor‘s note ( in my case an ER doctor) I was forced out of an albergue in Burgos on the Camino Frances A similar situation occurred on the Camino Tolosana. Don’t count on albergue support if you have...
  3. Ronald Boivin

    Bayonne/St. Jean travel question

    We had booked a private taxi/van/car from Bayone for about 35$ CDN per person. Google it.
  4. Ronald Boivin

    Alternative POV

    There is a difference between selfishness and self-care. In improving yourself you contribute to the overall strength of your marriage relationship.
  5. Ronald Boivin

    Camino awesome, Santiago not so much

    Santiago seems like a “holey” city. Similar experience in 2015. I was going the Covid drop in tourists would help Santiago citizens to appreciate the new influx of dinero. Remembering this and reading your post strengthens my November plans on walking through Santiago and not staying .
  6. Ronald Boivin

    Worth carrying a water filter?

    I think so. On two Caminos, I brought little water purifying tablets I would drop in my water pouch every 2-3 days to purify the water. No taste. Felt secure. No gastro problems either. This may freak you out but on one Camino. There was a beautiful water fountain just -a few meters ahead…...
  7. Ronald Boivin

    What time is breakfast?

    Rarely before seven am.
  8. Ronald Boivin

    Has anyone ever walked some driven some walked some.

    Because of a serious infection in my toes, I had to get a cab driving to the meseta. Then, debilitating shin splints prevented me from doing finisterre and Muxia which I did by car. I did not feel I cheated because I felt called to respect the healing I required to prevent further illness and...
  9. Ronald Boivin

    first timer; starting in late-feb from pamplona. questions!

    Leave the word book at home and get a translation app. Better still, memorize 40 words /expressions in Spanish which you know you will use.
  10. Ronald Boivin

    finish when i want to

    Indeed, it’s about the journey not the destination
  11. Ronald Boivin

    LIVE from the Camino Astorga to Foncebadón

    Thank you very much
  12. Ronald Boivin

    Help with identification of a monument on the CF

    These are called Menhirs. It is thought that they originate in Celtic times when the Celts invaded and colonized France Spain and norther n Portugal. Their raison d’être is still shrouded in mystery. Some surmise or was to commentate the death of a great soldier others invoke guiding of troops...
  13. Ronald Boivin

    Refuge Orisson most unresponsive!

    thank you this is very helpful for future planning.
  14. Ronald Boivin

    Refuge Orisson most unresponsive!

    My experiences with contacting Orisson years ago was the same. Only when I sent multiple requests in French did I receive an answer… a glib one! Once there, I learned from a staff member who listened attentively to my experience, that Orisson in such in high demand that good customer service is...
  15. Ronald Boivin

    Availability of Hotels?

    Just my input… on my Caminos in Spain and France hotels were cheaper if higher were not booked through Booking.com. I would book by phone and the owner usually offered a lower price if it was not through and app.
  16. Ronald Boivin

    Daughter, her Dog and walking the CF

    Just my opinion but definitely starting at Roncesvalles the most sense. Not so sure about Albergues and dogs even if they are cute. I would suggest doing some internet work and locate pensions and private accommodations.
  17. Ronald Boivin

    COVID Trouble contacting Orisson.

    I can translate your email in French for you if you think it would help.
  18. Ronald Boivin

    COVID Trouble contacting Orisson.

    My sense of Orisson a few years ago when I was there that this is run with the primary objective to make money first then to service pilgrims who have little option other than stay there. It was not a high vibrational experience to begin a Camino... keep trying.
  19. Ronald Boivin

    Beware of Stranger's Kindness - :)

    It is very unfortunate that you have no visual Memories of initial day of your departure. However, what a wonderful symbolic message that you walked with heart rather than with your brain! I’m the eternal optimist.
  20. Ronald Boivin

    Any wild life safety concerns on the French Way??

    If it’s the Camino from Saint Jean Pieds de Port to Santiago, the answer is no. (Especially if you stick to the trail.) There use to be a wild dog problem but that was resolved 3 years ago.

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