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  1. K

    To cross Pyrenees or not?? Experienced walker?

    thanks Olivares for that reassuring post - I will be crossing the "one pyrenee " via route napoleon (weather permitting) in a week and a bit. :D planning to follow my tramping buddy's advice - walk slow and take small steps. have also tested advice from this forum. - did one 20 something km...
  2. K

    seeking other walkers leaving SJPP late April 2012

    Hi Toobizy Ive sent you a couple of PM replies but for some unknown reason some of my replies seem to submit okay and some dont - there is no rhyme or reason to this. so anyway.... I can definitely see the Bayonne to SJPP local train on the raileurope site - if you still cant, it may be because...
  3. K

    seeking other walkers leaving SJPP late April 2012

    Hi ncali12 again just seen the other thread where you asked about train stuff there as well - and I see you have all the info after all. would definitely book ahead - hope all goes well with your planning karen
  4. K

    seeking other walkers leaving SJPP late April 2012

    Hi ncali12 You can try the french train site (http://www.voyages-scnf.com) or 'rail europe' site which has several country-facing pages (rail-europe.co.nz, rail-europe.co.uk etc) the french site will give you cheaper fares and you can choose to pick up your ticket at the self-service machine...
  5. K

    seeking other walkers leaving SJPP late April 2012

    Hi Toobizy I will be a day ahead of you - leaving April 26. there are two canadians who have posted on the forum who are also leaving SJPP 27 April and staying Orisson night of the 27th - they might see this post and get in touch. that is a shame you have missed out on l'espirit du chemin - I...
  6. K

    Albergue in St.Jean Pied de Port / in 30 days to Santiago

    Hi Simeon thanks for your reply but unfortunately we do not have a camino association in NZ, at lleast not one that I know of. thanks for the advice kiwinomad - I will do that. I just hate to think of not having cellos from my departure point. karen
  7. K

    Albergue in St.Jean Pied de Port / in 30 days to Santiago

    hi this is the first time I have heard that getting a credencial at SJPP might be a problem (posting a couple of days back by scruffy1). how likely is this to be a problem? Im starting from SJPP on 26 April - will there be so many pilgrims that this is likely? can someone tell me what is the...
  8. K

    seeking other walkers leaving SJPP late April 2012

    thanks for posting your list Annie, I can see immediately where my extra weight is. Im sure others will also appreciate seeing it karen
  9. K

    seeking other walkers leaving SJPP late April 2012

    Just interested to know how you are managing on 12 pounds. That converts to 5 and a half kilos in my language. are you carrying a sleeping bag? or have you just got ultra ultra-lite gear? karen
  10. K

    seeking other walkers leaving SJPP late April 2012

    Hello fellow April pilgrims-to-be In answer to your queries, I am arriving SJPP on 25 April, staying overnight and starting on 26 April. karen
  11. K

    First Time doing the Camino Frances :) Advice needed.

    mystery solved...the wonderfully convenient train leaving 8.29am from Paris is only on the winter timetable and I am not going till April. so an early start from Paris it is but really pleased I can get to SJPP early and not stress about getting my credencial and dinner etc. however, in the...
  12. K

    First Time doing the Camino Frances :) Advice needed.

    thanks for info Tyrrek but cannot find a 8.29 train leaving Paris on any train site. there is an earlier one but the 8.29 would have given me a bit more time to find my way from hostel to train station - unless Im completely missing something. thanks too Michal for comments - I have seen a few...
  13. K

    First Time doing the Camino Frances :) Advice needed.

    I knew it! (in reference to train leaving Paris at 8.29 via Bayonne and arriving SJPP late afternoon) thanks tyrek - good to know Im not going mad after all. thanks muchly karen
  14. K

    First Time doing the Camino Frances :) Advice needed.

    also thanks Michel for your posting. Im also budgeting on 30E and planning on 8kg so reasurring to read when others have managed with that. karen
  15. K

    First Time doing the Camino Frances :) Advice needed.

    Hi following on from the last post: Im also planning on travelling Paris to SJPP by train on one day, getting to the pilgrim office in time (hopefully) to get my credencial and then starting the following day. Is there any way of getting to SJPP earlier than that train that gets in at 7.40pm...
  16. K

    seeking other walkers leaving SJPP late April 2012

    Hi Arthur Pleased I have motivated you into getting organised. I purchased my ticket ages ago for two reasons: (1) coming from New Zealand, flights are so expensive that I need to get in early to get good prices and (2) Im totally anal about being organised when I travel. I have a whole...
  17. K

    seeking other walkers leaving SJPP late April 2012

    Hi AGWI yay! another newbie starting in April - despite the numbers of prilgrms quoted, the Way remains enticing for me too. I arrive in SJPP the night of 25 April and start the next day. According to a fellow New Zealander, 1 May is the day to watch out for _ a public holiday and because it...
  18. K

    First time walker and on my own! (eek)

    Hi Anna I have to warn you - you will get addicted to this forum, there is so much info here.... I have also lost my travelling companion, but after initially freaking out :shock: , have decided it will be okay. People on the forum have been very reassuring about meeting up with others on the...
  19. K

    To walk or not to walk??????? advise PLEASE

    from one kiwi to another......just do it. :D you never know whats around the corner so throw caution to the wind. I'll be following you next year which is the earliest I can because of family obligations. see, you never know whats going to happen next. karen
  20. K

    The Penitent Pilgrim

    Hi Jane I really liked your blog - . have a great trip - I still have 8 months to go so I have to travel vicariously with all the pilgrims ahead of me. hope you have time to jot down some more curious questions along the way. karen :)

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