Hi to pilgrims starting in April 2018

[john07989]

Hi, I'm arriving in SJPdP on the 26th of April. Then Orisson on the 27th. Anybody else??
John

 

[Lucy Keenan]

Hi, I'm arriving in SJPdP on the 26th of April. Then Orisson on the 27th. Anybody else??
John

I'm one day ahead of you John, but I'm sure you'll catch up!

 

[john07989]

I'm one day ahead of you John, but I'm sure you'll catch up!

I'll do my best

 

[Treva]

We will be in Orisson Apr 25. Buen Camino!

 

[john07989]

We will be in Orisson Apr 25. Buen Camino!

Good luck Treva.

 

[Annaluisa]

I will be in Orisson April 15 (weather permitting, it seems). Actually, was curious when people speak of 50mph winds. What is that like? does it blow you away

 

[john07989]

I will be in Orisson April 15 (weather permitting, it seems). Actually, was curious when people speak of 50mph winds. What is that like? does it blow you away

You'll be a couple of weeks ahead of me.
I think if it's very windy you just have to put a few bricks in you backpack

 

[Annaluisa]

ah! the infrequently cited brick layer ~ REI garage??

 

[Oxford Alice]

Arriving SJPP on the 26th and commencing walking on the 27th -- but taking the Valcarlos Route. Maybe I'll see you in Roncesvalles on the 28th.

 

[john07989]

Arriving SJPP on the 26th and commencing walking on the 27th -- but taking the Valcarlos Route. Maybe I'll see you in Roncesvalles on the 28th.

There's a good chance our paths will cross at some point.
How are you getting to SJPdP? I'm arriving at Biarritz airport early evening on the 26th - I've still got to organise a taxi or bus to SJ. Or maybe I'll just wing it when I get there.

 

[john07989]

ah! the infrequently cited brick layer ~ REI garage??

Unfortunately we don't have REI in the UK. Jewsons maybe?

 

[Annaluisa]

or bricks for Brits

 

[Joe Mayer]

We arrive SJPdP on the 21st, staying in Orisson on the 22nd, you will probably catch up to us.

 

[Annaluisa]

Hi am doing SJPP, Orisson, Burquete. It will be a pleasure to meet you both on the road! Then again, crazy weather could mean, straight to Burquete??

 

[Consigliere]

Hi, I'm arriving in SJPdP on the 26th of April. Then Orisson on the 27th. Anybody else??
John

I’ll be at Orisson on the 29th, might catch up with you. If not, all the best

 

[john07989]

We arrive SJPdP on the 21st, staying in Orisson on the 22nd, you will probably catch up to us.

Hi Joe and Cheryl, I don't think I'll be walking that fast, you'll probably be in Pamplona when I arrive. I'll keep my eyes open for you though. Good luck, not long to go now!!!

 

[john07989]

Hi am doing SJPP, Orisson, Burquete. It will be a pleasure to meet you both on the road! Then again, crazy weather could mean, straight to Burquete??

Yes, the weather could be anything from blizzards to blue skies, and anywhere in-between. Perhaps better to expect nothing, but prepare for anything.
They'll be quite a few people around, (your new camino family), so you'll get plenty of help if you should need it.

 

[Robo]

One Day ahead of you John. You will catch us up by Zubiri
We're starting slow. Orisson, Roncesvalles, Biskeretta, Akerreta, Pamplona........
Buen Camino

 

[john07989]

One Day ahead of you John. You will catch us up by Zubiri
We're starting slow. Orisson, Roncesvalles, Biskeretta, Akerreta, Pamplona........
Buen Camino

I'll look out for you both. In the meantime I'll check out your blog and video.
Good luck.
John.

 

[FourSeasons]

I will be in Orisson April 15 (weather permitting, it seems). Actually, was curious when people speak of 50mph winds. What is that like? does it blow you away

Yes, you will get blown away. I walked April 2016 (my second) and the wind was hard and cold. I would watch the pilgrims ahead of me and when I saw the wind hit them I would bear down, stick my feet in and brace myself. I literally thought I was going to take flight.
Have fun and Buen Camino.