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  1. brooklyngirl813

    What is the best albueegue other than lesprit du chemin in s

    I tried to book L'esprit du chemin but was denied. I'm a woman travelling alone . What is the best alternative albuergue in sjpdp?
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    Should I stay 2 nights in sjpdp ?

    Thank you for the link. I already tried to book my first night @ L'esprit du chemin but was denied. So I have to find another 1.
  3. brooklyngirl813

    Should I stay 2 nights in sjpdp ?

    You have a very good point there. It's hard to get accommodations during summer. I just got denied by L'esprit du chemin. Now I'm looking for another nice albergue. If not I will stay in a nice hotel but then I will miss the experience of being with other pilgrims on my first night. I am in the...
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    Should I stay 2 nights in sjpdp ?

    I would love to buy my poles here in new York but I don't want to check-in my backpack. I want to be in and out as fast as I can and avoid the risk of my bag getting lost. I like your advise on waiting till the day to decide. I won't know how I will feel until then. However, I do know that I...
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    Should I stay 2 nights in sjpdp ?

    . I'm flying from NY : Arrive Madrid 6:20am Fly to Bilbao 8:00 Arrive Bilbao 9:05 Bus leaves from Bilbao 11:00am Arrive in Bayonne 2:00pm Take train to sjpdp around 6pm Arrive in sjpdp around 7pm The bus also stops in Biarritz so I also have the option of getting off there instead of Bayonne...
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    Should I stay 2 nights in sjpdp ?

    How exciting. I might run into you then. I made reservations @ L'esprit du chemin so I can stay the night of 8/08/13 but they no longer have a space for me. Maybe I'll just find a nice place to stay on my first night so I can rest and get over the jet lag.
  7. brooklyngirl813

    Should I stay 2 nights in sjpdp ?

    I will be taking th 6:00 pm train in Bayonne arriving in sjpdp 7pm August 8. Should I stay 2 nights at sjpdp? If i do this, i can rest, buy my poles , go to pilgrims office and then start my camino on sept 10 early morning straight to roncesvalles . Or Should I just stay 1 night in sjpdp then...
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    whos hiking the camino de santiago from st jean on August 19

    For those planning to stay fist night in orrisson, what time do you start your walk from sjpdp?
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    Training for the Camino

    I'm walking backwards on an incline on the treadmill with my pack on to train for mountain descents. Eccentric muscle contraction is what we need. I also do the stairmasters and of course strengthening and lots of stretching. I got knee pain of too much high impact exercises I did last may. So...
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    Long sleeves shirt during summer

    Thanks. I'm bringing both long sleeves and short sleeves. I found Columbia shirts with UPF 50 sun protection, omnifreeze ( Claims that fabric reacts to sweat and makes you coo) as well as moisture wicking. I found arm sleeves made of same fabric so I can wear it with my short sleeves or take off...
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    NYC to Bilbao to SJPP and Santiago to Bilbao back to NYC

    Final itinerary to and from new York I finally got my plane tickets! Yay. Thanks for all the suggestions. I'm flying from NY : Arrive Madrid 6:20am Fly to Bilbao 8:00 Arrive Bilbao 9:05 Bus leaves from Bilbao 11:00am Arrive in Bayonne 2:00pm Take train to sjpdp around 6pm Arrive in sjpdp around...
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    NYC to Bilbao to SJPP and Santiago to Bilbao back to NYC

    I'm planning on flying from NYC august 7, 2013 to Bilbao to SJPP and leave from Santiago to Bilbao and fly back to NYC September 15, 2013. Has anyone tried this? How do I get from Bilbao to SJPP and from Santiago to SJPP?
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    Long sleeves shirt during summer

    Good advise on the white. I initially preferred white as it always feels cooler than dark colored fabric.
  14. brooklyngirl813

    Long sleeves shirt during summer

    How about a light weight pants that converts into shorts? I got the lightweight patagonia solimar pants. Its so lightweight and converts into capri. I also got the Macabi skirt. It converts into pants and shorts but looks funny. I will probably just use it as a skirt. It's very comfortable.
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    Long sleeves shirt during summer

    I'm walking the Camino Frances from SJPP August to September and intend to wear lightweight , moisturewicking longsleeves ( capilene 1 shirts) with SPF 15 . Is it too hot? Should I opt to wear short sleeves? Love to hear your thoughts on this.
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