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    any moments of "what the heck am I doing here" ?

    In my recent experience, I would say that a good experience is still to be had on the Camino, depending, of course what you want to get out of it. I don't think of myself as a pilgrim. I'm a walker and I enjoy the physical challenge, the variety of experience and the fellowship that comes with...
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    where to start a few days before SJPP?

    No problem with signage between Oloron and Mauleon, after that I joined the Le Puy route at Larceveau by way of Pagolle. The classic Piemont route is via Hopital St Blaise and Garaibie. The J and G Veron book has the route in detail but I can't find my copy. There are responses on the "Starting...
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    where to start a few days before SJPP?

    Oloron St Marie - pleasant enough town, lovely church, easy trains from Pau and a few days quiet walking to St Jean.
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    From Lourdes to Compostela

    Some of these might not still be in operation after 3 or 4 years but they were all very good: St Pe de Bigorre- Le Grand Cedre- not cheap but very atmospheric. Bruges- Maison Safrane- lovely room "en famille". Sevignac Meyrac-Au Bains de Secours- nice enough rooms, great restaurant...
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    From Lourdes to Compostela

    I used Chemin du Piemont Pyreneen by Jaqueline and Georges Veron when I walked the Chemin. It's in French but had a lot of accommodation addresses.I bought the IGN maps but there is a Topoguide of the same name from FFRandonees which should have good maps and will probably save you weight and...
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    any moments of "what the heck am I doing here" ?

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    any moments of "what the heck am I doing here" ?

    I started to feel odd walking into Logrono-raging thirst, churning gut. I tried the oft touted French remedy of a glass or two of pastis but the bar I went to only had a Spanish anis that did me little good. At such times, Ricard is the only choice. Feeling hungry, I managed half a racion of...
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    The Crepes Lady of Fonfria

    No one was stopping for her, including me, when we passed but they were queueing for a wax sello at two euros a chuck not far away. I doubt that the old lady will make enough for a luxurious retirement but if she does, good luck to her.
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    The Crepes Lady of Fonfria

    We saw her in September.
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    Money on Camino....

    It's always handy to have folding money. Quite a few places won't take cards for bed or food. Obviously, carrying large amounts of cash has its dangers, especially in airports ,bus and train stations and accommodation. Using ATMs can be expensive so keeping their use to a minimum makes sense. I...
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    Starting my first Camino

    Good to hear. You're on your way and you've some company as well. Job done, apart from a month's walking. Good luck, Noey.
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    Starting my first Camino

    Depending on your personal level of fitness and preparation, the upper route can either be a walk in the park or exhausting. Apart from that, you have to take notice of weather warnings in St Jean. We went over in September on a clear day and the only inconvenience was a strong wind. What it's...
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    First Section :French Way

    We walked St Jean to Roncesvalles,then to Larrasoana and then the 15 k into Pamplona. If you want to stay in Roncesvalles,the Hotel Roncesvalles is attached to the Albergue but is definitely more up market without being expensive.We had a great,big apartment for less than 70 Euros with a big...
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    harder route from St Jean Pied de Pont to Roncesvalle?

    The route is no harder than many a walk that you may have done in Britain. The first few miles up to Orisson are steep but on tarmac,after that the worst thing we found was the wind which came out of nowhere on the top and was pretty strong.The paths were good in September and should be in...

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