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Frank66

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Finally got my accommodation confirmed by Refugio Orrison . . . Yeeeeaaaay!!!
Having taken advice from the good people on this forum, have fought my urge to set off fast and am staying the night in SJPP, followed by a stopover at Refugio Orrison.
I fly out on 3rd May to Biarritz and start my Camino on the 4th. I can't wait to start now.
120days to go!!!!
 
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Finally got my accommodation confirmed by Refugio Orrison . . . Yeeeeaaaay!!!
Having taken advice from the good people on this forum, have fought my urge to set off fast and am staying the night in SJPP, followed by a stopover at Refugio Orrison.
I fly out on 3rd May to Biarritz and start my Camino on the 4th. I can't wait to start now.
120days to go!!!!

Hi Frank66 I know how excited you are as I will be one day behind you !! We can finally say 'This year I will walk the Camino' I too will be staying over at Orrison.
Buen Camino and I will keep an eye out for you along the way.
Julie
 
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Finally got my accommodation confirmed by Refugio Orrison . . . Yeeeeaaaay!!!
Having taken advice from the good people on this forum, have fought my urge to set off fast and am staying the night in SJPP, followed by a stopover at Refugio Orrison.
I fly out on 3rd May to Biarritz and start my Camino on the 4th. I can't wait to start now.
120days to go!!!!
Good for you , wish you well and a Buen Camino.
 
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Finally got my accommodation confirmed by Refugio Orrison . . . Yeeeeaaaay!!!
Having taken advice from the good people on this forum, have fought my urge to set off fast and am staying the night in SJPP, followed by a stopover at Refugio Orrison.
I fly out on 3rd May to Biarritz and start my Camino on the 4th. I can't wait to start now.
120days to go!!!!



Buen Camino. I will be in sjpdep
Finally got my accommodation confirmed by Refugio Orrison . . . Yeeeeaaaay!!!
Having taken advice from the good people on this forum, have fought my urge to set off fast and am staying the night in SJPP, followed by a stopover at Refugio Orrison.
I fly out on 3rd May to Biarritz and start my Camino on the 4th. I can't wait to start now.
120days to go!!!!
Finally got my accommodation confirmed by Refugio Orrison . . . Yeeeeaaaay!!!
Having taken advice from the good people on this forum, have fought my urge to set off fast and am staying the night in SJPP, followed by a stopover at Refugio Orrison.
I fly out on 3rd May to Biarritz and start my Camino on the 4th. I can't wait to start now.
120days to go!!!!
Finally got my accommodation confirmed by Refugio Orrison . . . Yeeeeaaaay!!!
Having taken advice from the good people on this forum, have fought my urge to set off fast and am staying the night in SJPP, followed by a stopover at Refugio Orrison.
I fly out on 3rd May to Biarritz and start my Camino on the 4th. I can't wait to start now.
120days to go!!!!



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Go for it Frank, I know exactly how you feel.
I stayed in Orisson last September, I found it adequate for my needs i.e. not having to go all the way to Roncenvalles on the first day.\
I guessed it was getting towards the end of the season and that might have explained the not too friendly service.
Take your time going over the top and don't forget to look back often, the views are stunning.

Been Camino.
 
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Finally got my accommodation confirmed by Refugio Orrison . . . Yeeeeaaaay!!!
Having taken advice from the good people on this forum, have fought my urge to set off fast and am staying the night in SJPP, followed by a stopover at Refugio Orrison.
I fly out on 3rd May to Biarritz and start my Camino on the 4th. I can't wait to start now.
120days to go!!!!
Hi Frank,
I share your excitement and will be a couple of days behind you and Julie! I too followed the advice on the forum, as I have for most of my planning, and have booked two days in St. Jean to rest and wander about before beginning my Camino on May 7, staying that night in Orisson. Perhaps our paths will cross at some point. Buen Camino!
Jane
 
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I loved staying at Orisson. I stayed in the bunk bed at the "bottom" part, the bottom bunk closest to the door looking out onto that amazing view.

The soup that they serve at night is delicious, you will drink wine, and there will be much excitement for the big day to come. The first five or so kilometers up to Orisson you will work hard, and perhaps wonder if the whole route will be that steep. The answer? no. But you will be put through your paces, for sure.

Enjoy every exciting moment leading up!
 
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I loved staying at Orisson. I stayed in the bunk bed at the "bottom" part, the bottom bunk closest to the door looking out onto that amazing view.

The soup that they serve at night is delicious, you will drink wine, and there will be much excitement for the big day to come. The first five or so kilometers up to Orisson you will work hard, and perhaps wonder if the whole route will be that steep. The answer? no. But you will be put through your paces, for sure.

Enjoy every exciting moment leading up!
I will be sure to remember that bunk recommendation!
 
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I will be sure to remember that bunk recommendation!
I came JUST SHORT of recommending the top bunk gazing out. Not sure if you feel comfortable with that, or if you will be the last one to reach Orisson, or or or! Another consideration for you: start thinking about whether you are a person who will hate being near the facilities. Pilgrims are using them "all night long" as the old song by Lionel Ritchie goes! All night long (all night)....All night long (all night)....everyone you meet, they're walking near your feet, all night long... ha ha!

Another factor that goes into where you should sleep is whether you are a window / door person. Personally, I want to be able to evacuate fast, ad also be near windows. Just a thought!
 
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Frank66 !
The wheel is moving already for you , so you are cruising or flying , can you feel it ?, that depend how you are living this times of stand by before you start walking .
Congratulation !
All I can say to you is Buen Camino !
 
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Finally got my accommodation confirmed by Refugio Orrison . . . Yeeeeaaaay!!!
Having taken advice from the good people on this forum, have fought my urge to set off fast and am staying the night in SJPP, followed by a stopover at Refugio Orrison.
I fly out on 3rd May to Biarritz and start my Camino on the 4th. I can't wait to start now.
120days to go!!!!
Buen Camino, Frank66. Pray for guidance :)... it helps ;)
 
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Hi Frank66 I know how excited you are as I will be one day behind you !! We can finally say 'This year I will walk the Camino' I too will be staying over at Orrison.
Buen Camino and I will keep an eye out for you along the way.
Julie
I will be easy to recognise - I will be the one frantically searching through my backpack for something misplaced earlier in the day. (More than likely singing the odd Beatles song! ). Maybe catch up with you somewhere along the way
 
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I fly into Almeria the same day Frank. SO you can do the countdown for us both! Buen Camino. BTW is there at Nottinghamshire male equivalent of "Mi Ducks"?
Will check the Nottinghamshire phrase book and get back to touch!
 

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Finally got my accommodation confirmed by Refugio Orrison . . . Yeeeeaaaay!!!
Having taken advice from the good people on this forum, have fought my urge to set off fast and am staying the night in SJPP, followed by a stopover at Refugio Orrison.
I fly out on 3rd May to Biarritz and start my Camino on the 4th. I can't wait to start now.
120days to go!!!!
great decision! i stayed at frisson on sept 1st 2015...i really glad i split the pyreenees in half, wel i did the straight up section 7kms to frisson, then regrouped and loved the rest of my camino...beilari is a nice spot to stay in stjpp its right across from the pilgrim office and the owner is lovely
 
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Hi Frank,
I share your excitement and will be a couple of days behind you and Julie! I too followed the advice on the forum, as I have for most of my planning, and have booked two days in St. Jean to rest and wander about before beginning my Camino on May 7, staying that night in Orisson. Perhaps our paths will cross at some point. Buen Camino!
Jane
Maybe see you there, Buen Camino
 
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Hi Frank,
I share your excitement and will be a couple of days behind you and Julie! I too followed the advice on the forum, as I have for most of my planning, and have booked two days in St. Jean to rest and wander about before beginning my Camino on May 7, staying that night in Orisson. Perhaps our paths will cross at some point. Buen Camino!
Jane

Hi Jane, I hope to see you along the way at some point. It isn't far off now! How are you going with your pack/weight ? I have been walking with 9kg but would like to get it down to 7.5 if possible but wont stress to much about it if I cant. I am flying in from Sydney so am spending my 2 day jetlag recovery in Biarritz then one night in St.Jean.
Buen Camino Jane !
 

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Finally got my accommodation confirmed by Refugio Orrison . . . Yeeeeaaaay!!!
Having taken advice from the good people on this forum, have fought my urge to set off fast and am staying the night in SJPP, followed by a stopover at Refugio Orrison.
I fly out on 3rd May to Biarritz and start my Camino on the 4th. I can't wait to start now.
120days to go!!!!
How did you do that? I think it is time for me to mske my reservation. Leaving end of May.
 

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I know there will be another in the not too distant future!
Finally got my accommodation confirmed by Refugio Orrison . . . Yeeeeaaaay!!!
Having taken advice from the good people on this forum, have fought my urge to set off fast and am staying the night in SJPP, followed by a stopover at Refugio Orrison.
I fly out on 3rd May to Biarritz and start my Camino on the 4th. I can't wait to start now.
120days to go!!!!

Buen Camino, Frank. I will also be just a few days behind you, and am also going to take the advice of other intrepid pilgrims and spend the first night in Orrison. After 2 years of planning...can't believe it's so close!
 
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I know there will be another in the not too distant future!
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I emailed them at the following address requesting accommodation: refuge.orisson@wanadoo.fr
They replied and sent me a Paypal link to pay,
Hope this helps :)


How long did you wait for the reply? I emailed them on January 1 so it's only been 8 days but I just want to make sure. Thanks! Hubby and I want to book for April 25. :)
 

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How long did you wait for the reply? I emailed them on January 1 so it's only been 8 days but I just want to make sure. Thanks! Hubby and I want to book for April 25. :)
They are quite slow in replying - I don't think they deal with emails very promptly 'off season'.
As I understand it though, they deal with accommodation requests for specific dates in date order , so your request should be in a queue (or is that 'line'!)
 

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Does it book up quickly? Should I be making my reservation now for early May???
I heard that places are limited, and as I had decided that I wanted to stay, and knew the date I would require accommodation, I couldn't see the point in waiting.
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Does it book up quickly? Should I be making my reservation now for early May???
Definitely; sooner is better. I had made mine in June of 2015 for my late Sept walk and got it just under the wire. They typically take a long while to reply. Good luck, you will love it. Buen Camino
 
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They are quite slow in replying - I don't think they deal with emails very promptly 'off season'.
As I understand it though, they deal with accommodation requests for specific dates in date order , so your request should be in a queue (or is that 'line'!)

Thanks! I just received confirmation for April 25! So excited!
 
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Definitely; sooner is better. I had made mine in June of 2015 for my late Sept walk and got it just under the wire. They typically take a long while to reply. Good luck, you will love it. Buen Camino
Gracias! Just send the email today. Fingers crossed!
 
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I sent an email to Orrison asking to stay on 10th or 11th of April. I gave two dates in case one was already fully booked. They responded a couple weeks later asking to get back to them when I decide on the date. I wrote that I'd like a bed for the 11th. I waited a couple more weeks and received a message describing the lodging, the meals and the price. I wrote back that it was fine and I am looking forward to stay there, on the conditions as described. Several days later, I received a PayPal bill which I paid immediately.

I have not heard from Orrison since then. Have the others received a confirmation after paying PayPal? For now I am assuming that I am in.
 

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I sent an email to Orrison asking to stay on 10th or 11th of April. I gave two dates in case one was already fully booked. They responded a couple weeks later asking to get back to them when I decide on the date. I wrote that I'd like a bed for the 11th. I waited a couple more weeks and received a message describing the lodging, the meals and the price. I wrote back that it was fine and I am looking forward to stay there, on the conditions as described. Several days later, I received a PayPal bill which I paid immediately.

I have not heard from Orrison since then. Have the others received a confirmation after paying PayPal? For now I am assuming that I am in.
Victoria did you check with Paypal? I believe you see the status and history of your payments…..good luck.
 
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Victoria did you check with Paypal? I believe you see the status and history of your payments…..good luck.
Thank you, Maggie,

I have a PayPal receipt and I can demonstrate that I have paid. However, I prefer to have my reservation reflected in Orisson's books and avoid last-minute resolutions. If my process is typical, it's fair enough. However, if others receive a direct email from Orrisson with a confirmation, I'd like to get mine too {smiling}
 
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Thank you, Maggie,

I have a PayPal receipt and I can demonstrate that I have paid. However, I prefer to have my reservation reflected in Orisson's books and avoid last-minute resolutions. If my process is typical, it's fair enough. However, if others receive a direct email from Orrisson with a confirmation, I'd like to get mine too {smiling}
Hi Victoria I checked my files and see that I did request a confirmation and received a 'Payment okay ' from them for a date change I had made, but I had not rcvd conf for my orig booking and wasn't worried as I had the PayPal receipt. I can understand your concern, so you
could email again or or call
33 559491303 / 33681497956 . Hope this helps.
 
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I sent an email to Orrison asking to stay on 10th or 11th of April. I gave two dates in case one was already fully booked. They responded a couple weeks later asking to get back to them when I decide on the date. I wrote that I'd like a bed for the 11th. I waited a couple more weeks and received a message describing the lodging, the meals and the price. I wrote back that it was fine and I am looking forward to stay there, on the conditions as described. Several days later, I received a PayPal bill which I paid immediately.

I have not heard from Orrison since then. Have the others received a confirmation after paying PayPal? For now I am assuming that I am in.

Like you, I have also paid for my reservation for sept via paypal. I haven't heard anything either and I've sent a request for confirmation. Is this normal? Be interested if others have experienced the same thing and how it turn out.
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Finally got my accommodation confirmed by Refugio Orrison . . . Yeeeeaaaay!!!
Having taken advice from the good people on this forum, have fought my urge to set off fast and am staying the night in SJPP, followed by a stopover at Refugio Orrison.
I fly out on 3rd May to Biarritz and start my Camino on the 4th. I can't wait to start now.
120days to go!!!!
That's nice, Frank! As we say in Dutch "a good start is half of the work". :)
How did you book Orrison? By mail? By phone? I'm coming 4 weeks behind you, so I'm interested also.
 
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That's nice, Frank! As we say in Dutch "a good start is half of the work". :)
How did you book Orrison? By mail? By phone? I'm coming 4 weeks behind you, so I'm interested also.
I booked by email through refuge.orisson@wanadoo.fr and once I received an email back saying there was a spare bed on the night I wanted, I paid via Paypal.
Regards,
and Buen Camino :)
 
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I sent an email to Orrison asking to stay on 10th or 11th of April. I gave two dates in case one was already fully booked. They responded a couple weeks later asking to get back to them when I decide on the date. I wrote that I'd like a bed for the 11th. I waited a couple more weeks and received a message describing the lodging, the meals and the price. I wrote back that it was fine and I am looking forward to stay there, on the conditions as described. Several days later, I received a PayPal bill which I paid immediately.

I have not heard from Orrison since then. Have the others received a confirmation after paying PayPal? For now I am assuming that I am in.
I received a receipt from PayPal which I'll take with me. I assume when the money is paid it's my confirmation.
Erica
 

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Beginning my first Camino Frances on April 4, 2016.
I wrote to them on January 2nd asking to reserve on April 4 and I got a response on Jan 12 that said:

"At this period of the year we don't know if the weather is good so just call us the day before to know if the refuge is open."

Which is mildly concerning. But I suppose if they're not open or available on April 4 it's straight to Roncesvalles for me!

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I received a receipt from PayPal which I'll take with me. I assume when the money is paid it's my confirmation.
Erica

Hi , I had a similar experience, and my interpretation was the same

I've had confirmation of this. I requested confirmation from orrison via e-mail and they confirmed that once you have paid, you are booked in. It just took a little while for them to reply (closed season). Hope this helps put some minds at ease.
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I had reply from orisson via email but they don't say whether I'm booked in or not? And I haven't received PayPal receipt either so I'm a little confused .How does one get a PayPal receipt anyway?

Once you've paid, you should get an email from paypal saying that your payment has been sent. This is affectively your receipt. It'll have details of the payment on, transaction id and an invoice id number at the bottom. Hope this helps.
Steve
 

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Oh I see, only problem is they replied to my email asking for booking but they didn't ask for payment when they replied. I'm still confused


Once you sent them a request for a reservation they should send you an invoice via paypal. Pay this and you should be sorted
 
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Hi, I got my booking confirmation for 5th May from Orisson but unfortunately when the Pay Pal request came through I deleted it as spam..oops. I only realized after reading this forum that it was for me to make payment. I have emailed them again asking for Pay Pal details as it is not on their website. Hopefully my booking will still be there by the time they get back. :)
 
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I'm waiting for an answer, for april 25. Maybe I'll se you guys, or I'll be walking past :p
I'm waiting for an answer for April 23. Hope I hear from them-- we just decided to walk the Camino last Thursday. Fingers crossed. Maybe I should call?
 
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Buen Camino, Frank. I will also be just a few days behind you, and am also going to take the advice of other intrepid pilgrims and spend the first night in Orrison. After 2 years of planning...can't believe it's so close!
Hi, sorry for the delay in acknowledging your post - not been on the forum for a while. Can't believe its so close now - the excitement is mounting! Maybe bump into you over there. How's the preparation going?

F x
 
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kelleymac

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Hi everyone-- I still haven't heard from Orisson. :( I've written twice to them from their website, and once from my e-mail to their e-mail. I called them, but just got a recording saying they were closed until April, and that I should write them an e-mail. :( Any ideas? I've booked a room in SJPP, but would really like to be up at Orisson. I'm arriving on April 23... would they just not respond if they are booked? I did write in French....
 
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JohnMcM

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Some, and with luck, some more.
Does it book up quickly? Should I be making my reservation now for early May???

DJKing,
Yes. Try that now. It's a popular stop.
However, if you don't get in. Try not to fret too much. Many people don't stop there yet get to Roncesvalles in one day.
Buen (Orrison or not) Camino
 
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John Finn

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Camino de Frances - Sarria to Santiago (2013), Burgos to Leon (2014), St Jean Pied de Port to Logrono (2015), Logrono to Burgos (2016), Leon to Sarria (May 2017).
Finally got my accommodation confirmed by Refugio Orrison . . . Yeeeeaaaay!!!
Having taken advice from the good people on this forum, have fought my urge to set off fast and am staying the night in SJPP, followed by a stopover at Refugio Orrison.
I fly out on 3rd May to Biarritz and start my Camino on the 4th. I can't wait to start now.
120days to go!!!!

Best of luck, Frank, but Orisson is only about two hours walk from SJPP. It's a nice place to stop for a coffee but Roncesvalles (or Espinal another 6kms further on) is eminently achievable on the first day. I know people who stayed in Orisson but they walked there after arriving in SJPP. I don't see the point of staying in SJPP the night before and then only walking as far as Orisson on the first day. Unless you delay your departure from SJPP until late afternoon it's going to be a very long day. Best have a good book to while away the time!
 
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Technical backpack for day trips with backpack cover and internal compartment for the hydration bladder. Ideal daypack for excursions where we need a medium capacity backpack. The back with Air Flow System creates large air channels that will keep our back as cool as possible.

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chiahc

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I've tried to contact them via their website, no answer. Then I sent them an email, after one week I got the confirmation and later on the Paypal link as well. I wrote in English.

My father and I will stay in SJPP the first night. We plan to walk around SJPP the next day morning because it looks like a charming village. In the early afternoon we will start to walk to Orrision and stay one night there. We are reasonable fit and I think we would have no problems arriving Roncesvalles in one day but we just want to slow down in the beginning and enjoy our way.
 

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I've tried to contact them via their website, no answer. Then I sent them an email, after one week I got the confirmation and later on the Paypal link as well. I wrote in English.

My father and I will stay in SJPP the first night. We plan to walk around SJPP the next day morning because it looks like a charming village. In the early afternoon we will start to walk to Orrision and stay one night there. We are reasonable fit and I think we would have no problems arriving Roncesvalles in one day but we just want to slow down in the beginning and enjoy our way.
great plan...the town is just big enough for a little tour...2-3 hour walk to orison...lovely people lovely nights stay!!
 
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Hi, I got my booking confirmation for 5th May from Orisson but unfortunately when the Pay Pal request came through I deleted it as spam..oops. I only realized after reading this forum that it was for me to make payment. I have emailed them again asking for Pay Pal details as it is not on their website. Hopefully my booking will still be there by the time they get back. :)
Hi, you're probably sorted by now ( been away from the forum for a while). I did exactly the same thing. Just log into your Paypal account and a copy of the receipt for payment will be in there :)
 
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