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    Thoughts and Questions about Camino Le Puy

    I started at Le Puy May 4th, only had 1 wet day going into Eauze, exceptional weather. As for safety - I never felt unsafe, no violence, no petty stealing, the trust level was definately higher than in Spain. My only advice is to learn the language, then you will not feel isolated. The old adage...
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    Thoughts and Questions about Camino Le Puy

    PS the weather has been outstanding
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    Thoughts and Questions about Camino Le Puy

    I am currently 9 days into the Le Puy route (Conques). I have had nothing but wonderful experiences, no crime or violence. The way is very well marked and the family (group) I have fallen in with sre totally supportive. Obvious precautions with valuables stand as always, bon chemin, Richard
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    4 days out to Le puy

    The excitement left me a while ago, only to be replaced with nervous anticipation. This has also abated, I seem to be in a state of shock or at least in denial. It's hard to come to terms with the fact that it is almost here. All the planning, arranging and fielding endless questions of how...
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    France: Public Holidays, Long Weekends, Food & Accomodation ?

    Merci pour votre informacion. Many thanks, your response has alleviated many of my nagging concerns. Richard
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    Le Puy

    Bonjour Julescan, I fly out of Brisbane April 30 and arrive Lyon the same day. Spending 2 nights in Lyon to recover from any jetlag, last minute purchases (poncho & Miam Miam DoDo) and to arrange a train to Le Puy. Then 2 nights at Ibis Le Puy (close to the cathedral) to take the recommended...
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    France: Public Holidays, Long Weekends, Food & Accomodation ?

    I start at Le Puy on Sunday May 4. I realize that in France shops tend to be closed on Sundays and Mondays. Also that on long weekends accommodation is difficult as French people tend to book well in advance Would appreciate any info on availability of accommodation and any difficulties...
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    suddenly scared

    Many thanks to all for the kind words. My intention though, was to give Laelia2 support, (after all it was her post, not mine) it's just that the words just kept on coming. Kanga, I would love to catch up, maybe when I return to Oz. Mey the moose (mouse) ne're lea' yer girnal (grainstore)...
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    suddenly scared

    Before your post, I just wish I had your strength to put it out there for all and sundry to see. At present I only have 3 reasons to live, my daughter, my mother (84) and my sister. My wedding anniversary present was to be told to leave the house, I have never questioned my wife's judgement...
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    Bon jour, any May-pilgrims?!

    Hi Gypsy, I am leaving Le Puy en Velay on or around May 4th. Hoping to arrive SJPP in early June, we may cross paths. Buen Camino
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    Warning: Reports of Scam in Galicia

    Hi, I was approached in Brisbane Australia of all places with this scam. I offered $5 which he took in his hand. Then he showed me the clipboard with supposed donations of $30 to $50 and very rudely demanded more. I dropped my almost empty take away coffee cup on the pavement, then snatched my...
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    Simply jumping into the abyss...

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