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I made my booking at Orisson in French but somehow they detected that I was English :) so they replied in very good English. They have asked that I confirm the day before. They sounded business like. let's hope it all goes well. My first attempt at booking through their reservation link on their...
I sent an email in French at least a couple of weeks ago and have not yet had a reply, I was beginning to get concerned, even more so now, but perhaps they just haven't got started yet, I hope that is the only problem.
What a fantastic forum this is! Thank you all so much for your advice. I will take it all into account and hopefully it won't happen, I think the don't rush, don't overdo it, kind of advice is excellent, better to be a tortoise rather than a hare any day, and I do have time which is not...
Has anyone experienced shin splint while walking the Camino. After a long walk last year I had this problem and I was very pleased to be able to rest my leg and not have to walk any distance until it recovered. I have a nagging worry that this might occur again while Caminoing, any ideas how to...
Thank you for all your suggestions, I am sure it is better to be generous if it is possible, especially if the people running the refugio are trying hard to make the stay a pleasant one.
Some of the refugios ask for donations. Please could I have some suggestions as to what is a fair amount to donate, I do not want to be mean but have to plan my spending sensibly. I know the CSJ say be generous, and I am very happy with that but I would still like to know what is an acceptable...
Beginning the Camino April 27th. I am now at the interesting stage of choosing what to wear. Should I spend £150 to £200 on a jacket to make sure I will remain dry or can I get away with a cheaper one. When I read the descriptions on the websites they all sound the same no matter what they are...
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