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  1. jgiesbrecht

    How many people go right to Orisson?

    I flew Canada to Paris to Biarritz, spent the night near the airport and took a train to SJPdP first thing the next morning. Stopped at the pilgrims office and headed straight for Valcarlos. Didn't take time adjust to the travel or anything, just got going.
  2. jgiesbrecht

    Is 42 days for SJPDP to Finisterre too long?

    I did that in 43 and actually ran into the same group multiple times...I didn't take rest days (but did a few very short ones) while they did, and we hit santiago the same day
  3. jgiesbrecht

    FYI: Cash vs credit card on the Camino Frances in 2023

    Yep....5 years ago would have been a different story, but once c19 hit I think more places opened up for credit card usage.
  4. jgiesbrecht

    How many days

    I am obese, and without training (obv not recommended), I did it in 35 days Sept/Oct 2020. I took 0 days off, but had 4 or 5 days of 6-15 kms. I did send my bag ahead a fair bit, but my goal was to walk and complete, and I did just that.
  5. jgiesbrecht

    Decisions...decisions

    I wrote myself several potential future camino plans, and a 15 day one for me was the Primitivo from Oviedo to Santiago. It really could be done a tad shorter by most people too, but theres an option to look at....of all the ones I've "prepared" its the only one close to your interest. My...
  6. jgiesbrecht

    Average daily expenses?

    Also if you are able, could continue walking to Fistera and Muxia. I took 39 days for Frances and 6 more for those. Worst case if you walk and finish earlier than planned and see some other small areas on your way back to Paris
  7. jgiesbrecht

    Safety for pre-dawn starts on the Camino Frances

    Left early a lot of days in the dark when I was there. The thing was I didn't keep my head lamp on I have a really good eyesight so if the terrain was pretty good I had it off until I needed it and just used the moonlight. I never did feel like I had an issue though
  8. jgiesbrecht

    If you had 45-49 days for the Camino Frances, how would you spend it?

    My walk took me 45 days with no days off, but a few 10km days. I walked SJPDP to Santiago in 39, then took another 6 for Santiago to Fistera to Muxia. Then I bussed back to Santiago for my flight.
  9. jgiesbrecht

    Need cash.....Any canadians in or near sarria tomorrow?

    Thanks for the help guys!!
  10. jgiesbrecht

    Need cash.....Any canadians in or near sarria tomorrow?

    I can check it out tmw...I have a short day, only samos to sarria, so I'm going to try atms again and if they dont work I'll try to look at western union again....I was just looking at the app but my one credit card wants to text a code...which I wont get causethat phone is at home hahaha..I...
  11. jgiesbrecht

    Need cash.....Any canadians in or near sarria tomorrow?

    I've never used western union but looks.like I could even send it to myself.... genius if that's true
  12. jgiesbrecht

    Need cash.....Any canadians in or near sarria tomorrow?

    Yes I started walking Sept 15, should be in santiago on the 22 and muxia the 28. Jgiesbrecht.com has some basic updates, I really havent written much
  13. jgiesbrecht

    Need cash.....Any canadians in or near sarria tomorrow?

    Are there any Canadians in or near Sarria tomorrow? I've been on the camino for over a month and very low on cash. My cards have not been letting me do a cash advance (which I could pay off right away)..... I'm looking for canadians because I could do an etransfer to you on the spot. I have...
  14. jgiesbrecht

    I'll Never Tire of the Mountains

    Nice pic. I went valcarlos route so didnt see those few things that are up on the other side
  15. jgiesbrecht

    Discouraged in Florida

    I am 37, but obese and though I trained a bit before I was going to come in march, I ended up w0rkong a sitting job this summer only doing a out 5000 steps a day (so like 2 miles) before coming and starting a few days ago. 8 miles is more than many do before coming, but you still have to...
  16. jgiesbrecht

    September camino!!

    I plan to start later this month as well. And just recently booked my flight. As long as you're smart, respectful of regulations, etc, if you are comfortable go for it.
  17. jgiesbrecht

    How Green was the Meseta?

    Ouch you're killing me....im trying to semi-annual to come in a few weeks,and no there's no way I can walk from leon all the way to hospital.. Guess I'll have to walk and then talk a ride back to leon for the night and continue on the next morning. In reality though you're giving great info for...
  18. jgiesbrecht

    Pilgrims Office of SJPP

    The technical date is April 1, but at times of really bad weather they still close throughout other days of the year.
  19. jgiesbrecht

    Have you been sponsored?

    Oops, sorry
  20. jgiesbrecht

    hiking near the Camino

    I found the option pretty quickly.... https://www.innwalking.com/hiking-tour/mallorca-tramuntana-self-guided-walking-spain/

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