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  1. marbuck

    Things to know before walking the Camino with your dog

    While on a holiday to the Northern Territory in Australia I noticed a sign at the entrance to a National Park. " Do your dog a favour this holiday, leave it at home" This is such a good idea, for the dog and for the other people on holidays. Not everybody loves your dog as much as you do.
  2. marbuck

    how long did you stay in SJPP?

    Saint Jean is a tourist town but really, it is a special place. It is worth two night if you have the time. The three times we have been there has always been exciting. Looking around town, talking to other pilgrims, eating the great food and just contemplation the walk ahead is what a...
  3. marbuck

    Cost excluding food - is 8-15 euros correct?

    If a church was open we went in, it's part of the Camino. If it wasn't open we walked around it to appreciate it. Remember, if it wasn't for the churches, the Camino would not exist.
  4. marbuck

    Cost excluding food - is 8-15 euros correct?

    I know you have only asked about the price of accommodation but please bear in mind that this may be the only Camino you ever do, so you really want to make sure it is a good one. A few extra Euro's in your pocket can make the difference between an ordinary Camino experience and the best time of...
  5. marbuck

    Judging Fitness Level

    The best advice is to be as fit as you can be, you will enjoy your Camino more.
  6. marbuck

    What can I really expect to spend on this walk?

    How true, it may also be the only time you ever get to walk through Spain so if it cost you a few more $ to enjoy your Camino then just do it. Remortgage the house if necessary.
  7. marbuck

    First timers

    Well said scruffy1, wonderful advice!
  8. marbuck

    Camino Frances March 31

    I would not be waiting for the Napoleon to open. If it is not open when you get to SJPDP, walk the other route and spend the extra days on the Camino.
  9. marbuck

    Starting 9 April 2017 SJPP

    Could be a bit wet, so keep your wet weather gear handy. But spring is a wonderful time to walk the Camino, enjoy.
  10. marbuck

    So which is the best guide to the CF right now?

    Take a paper guide book and make notes in it every day. I know your teacher told you not to write in books but for this walk ignore your teachers word of wisdom, it's your book. Three months out of your walk you will be so pleased you wrote all those notes, great memories.
  11. marbuck

    Suggestions for 6 week CF

    I agree with mspath comments. The El Palo de Avellano is excellent, we stayed there last March. Really good facilities, great meal, good wine and a very pleasant host. http://elpalodeavellano.com/en/the-hazel-stick/ Zubiri gets bad reviews that I don't think are deserved. Same as Larrasoana, it...
  12. marbuck

    Suggestions for 6 week CF

    Hi Colette. You said your budget will allow the occasional CR or hotel. We have found the CR's to be wonderful value, the food and wine to be the best you will encounter on the Camino, and the owners really nice people who can't do enough for you. So stay in them as often as you can afford it...
  13. marbuck

    Training

    The fitter you are the more you will enjoy your walk.
  14. marbuck

    Cash withdrawing machines (ATM) on the camino.

    Really!! I am an Australian and have only ever used a four digit pin.
  15. marbuck

    CF in 26 days?

    Why would you want to do it in that time frame apart from wanting to be able to tick it off your list of 'must do' things. Camino's are meant to be enjoyed so they should be done slowly,(like a good meal) 20 to 22 km a day to me is ideal. You may only walk one Camino in your life so take your...
  16. marbuck

    Dinner for 10

    O Cebreiro is a tourist town but the restaurants do serve great food. I had the best soup ever there. It is a long hard slog up the mountain so do yourself a favour, eat there. Even though it is a tourist town it is a great place to spend the night. A lot of modern Camino history here.
  17. marbuck

    Seattle to SJPP May 2017

    Part of the fun of the Camino is getting there. Try and get a few more days holiday from your employer, even if it is unpaid. Don't waste a trip to Europe by not spending a few days in Paris, it really is an incredible city. Same as SJPDP, it is such a nice village and the vibe you get from...
  18. marbuck

    Camino Frances End May - end June 2017

    The Camino Frances is the most social event you are ever going to attend in your life. But you have to work at it, talk to other pilgrims as they walk past you, ask to join other people at a table when they are having drinks or eating. Offer to share an orange or a bottle of wine. Everybody is...
  19. marbuck

    Route suggestions, please -- limited time

    Unless you are really prepared for snow and ice I would give O Cebreiro a miss in January, We had snow and high winds there in May of 2014, it was not very pleasant.
  20. marbuck

    walking the camino

    For my first two Caminos I wore all leather Scarpa boots, no blisters and dry feet all the way. For our last walk I wore a pair of gore-tex style boots ( I wont mention the brand), although very comfortable they leaked and I had to buy a can of waterproofing spray in SJPDP. I think I will go...

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