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  1. jdpiguet

    Camino from Pamplona and need advice

    Don't forget that a lot of albergue will close for the winter around the 1st of November. Starting this date you will be safer by planning 1-2 days in advance... Buen Camino, Jacques-D.
  2. jdpiguet

    When was your first Camino?

    Aaaaah: Internet Cafes.... that was something. My first steps on the Camino were on the Jakobsweg in Switzerland. Two weeks in 2004 with wife and children (at this time 5 and 7). But the first long run was in 2007, from Vézelay to Carrion de los Condes And as @nycwalking wrote, internet cafés...
  3. jdpiguet

    Epicamino

    You have done it! Be proud! It was a beautiful time for us beyond our screens, thanks a lot for all your reports 🍻👏👍 An now we will have to leave without this daily portion of Camino...😰 Buen (next) camino, Jacques-D.
  4. jdpiguet

    Greetings!

    Hi Clara, For the maps/books see the forum store (up/left of this page). For an app, search for "Wise Pilgrim" in your app store! Buen Camino, Jacques-D.
  5. jdpiguet

    February walk

    If you know, how far you can walk for a day, a good planning tool is: https://godesalco.com/plan/frances Buen Camino, Jacques-D.
  6. jdpiguet

    Leon to Santiago - some questions

    Spain is generally speaking a high civilized western country, so the post is as safe as in France, Great Britain, or even USA. Out of the potential mistakes, technical failures and other bad luck problems, you can trust the Correos to deliver your package in full health promptly. As already...
  7. jdpiguet

    March 25th

    Enjoy the lovely walk! Buen Camino, Jacques-D.
  8. jdpiguet

    Newbie

    If you decide to walk the Camino Frances and have no time constrain: don't start in SJPP, but take a few days to walk in France before SJPP (on Le Chemin du Puy, la Voie de Vézelay or La Voie de Tours) reaching Santiago is often an emotional peak (or low :(), so plan some days more to go to...
  9. jdpiguet

    My newest walking partners

    San Xulian? So good remembering of the albergue... I'm jealous! I want to go :( NOW :eek: Buen Camino, Jacques-D.
  10. jdpiguet

    Katie from Minnesota to walk Camino Frances Sept. 2016

    Hello Katie, Welcome here in the virtual albergue! Buen Camino, Jacques-D.
  11. jdpiguet

    A few questions

    Quincaillerie is an older kind: the store where you can buy everything what is required to run your household. From hammers to pots, going through spoons, coffee machines and even barbel wire, screws and Co. In one word it's the Ali Baba cave of every boy leaving country side:p:) Bricolage is a...
  12. jdpiguet

    More Pilgrims

    Welcome to the forum Ed and Karen, Don't hesitate to ask if you have questions (you will... ;)). Buen Camino, Jacques-D.
  13. jdpiguet

    the Way of Saint James

    Done! Buen Camino, Jacques-D.
  14. jdpiguet

    Hi, I'm Overwhelmed.

    Hi Haley, First, welcome to the forum! You will find here a lot of people ready to give their opinion, to provide information and sometimes ready to inflame a conversation. You will find a lot of information too, see the "Search" box and the "Resources" menu at the top of the page. As already...
  15. jdpiguet

    Class of 2014

    In Molinaseca just now :) Yesterday the bars were just at the right place to avoid the showers, but today we were rinced from Foncebadon to past Manjarin. Out of it, it's Camino time! :D:D:D Life is good, Buen Camino to all. PS: all private rooms/places booked for the Cycling World...
  16. jdpiguet

    My first time

    Hi Annija, Welcome to the forum and enjoy the time you bring with us! Some answers to your questions: Spanish is not necessary (I'm a living example...), but it will help. Even more if you consider to walk a less used camino than the frances. You can start from anywhere, inclusive your home: it...
  17. jdpiguet

    September 2014 Peregrinos

    Me and my son starting 22nd of September from Astorga! Buen Camino to all:-)
  18. jdpiguet

    Class of 2014

    22 September, from Astorga
  19. jdpiguet

    Class of 2014

    I DID IT !!! I just booked the flights and I'm so happy :):D:) And I have convinced my 15 years old son: we will be two.
  20. jdpiguet

    I'd Love some help

    The difficulty is very depending of your condition: I reached SJPP after 6 weeks on the "Voie de Vézelay" and I'm living in the Alps, so I felt it as a long day, but not difficult. I was really lucky with the weather: it was a beautifully sunny day, with a lot of wind, but not too warm, so I...

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