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  1. Darren John

    Eating out in SJPDP?

    Hello all! I will be arriving in SJPDP around 4pm and after I've booked in I was wondering where to eat? Long day of air fares and bus rides deserves something great to start my 1st nite of my adventure, any suggestions please? Much Thanks
  2. Darren John

    THANK YOU to All on This Forum Who Help We "Rookie Pilgrims"

    Hi Dan the Man, I'm starting on the same day and wish u an amazing Camino with loads of amazing sites and experiences to come. Buen Camino
  3. Darren John

    Bunk bed?....

    Hi all, These answer have been great but haven't touch on the fact i'm no skinny guy! I know i've got a bit of timber and saw a video on the tube bout some poorly made bunk on the camino that looked a bit weak for the larger lad.
  4. Darren John

    Bunk bed?....

    Hello to all In a few days I start my adventure along the French Camino and have been wondering about bunk beds! I'm a 6ft 4 tall guy and do carry a few extra pounds and worry that bunk bed might not be well suited for me? can anyone help ease my mind of this subject? Much Thanks
  5. Darren John

    When did you first become 'camino conscious'?

    2011 I watch "The Way" and it wasn't the story that captured me but the scenery! Incredible views stretching far as the eyes could see. I've never seen such incredible sites and the idea of walking through this land being part of something bigger than me just wow me! Since seeing the film I've...
  6. Darren John

    To book or not to book?

    WOW! DP crystal looks amazing, thanks for your help
  7. Darren John

    To book or not to book?

    Thanks for this advice jsalt! will do, much thanks
  8. Darren John

    To book or not to book?

    Thanks wayfarer! I've booked my 1st night long ago but from there I was just planning to see where I stop each night but would you recommend booking nearer Sara as it can get very busy the last 100km?
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    To book or not to book?

    Hello all.... With a very short time till I leave for my very 1st Camino along the French way I keep wondering if it would be wise to book albergues ahead of time to insure I always have a bed for the night but another part of me tells me not to worry and just arrive at albergues...
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    What are the best time to check into an albergue?

    Hello everyone! My camino starts in 17 days and I can't wait to experience the way! But one quick question about check in times? What is typically the best time to arrive and check into an albergue? I want a full day of walking but don't won't to arrive to late to check in and find...
  11. Darren John

    August 19 Start SJPDP

    Hi Millie, I will be starting on the 22nd of August and can't wait for the adventure to come! 5 years in the planning. I wish u an amazing way and great times. Regards, Darren
  12. Darren John

    First Aid kit...

    Hi there I keep hearing bout moleskin? what is this?
  13. Darren John

    First Aid kit...

    The Camino draws closer everyday and today question is about what should be in your first aid kit? Much Thanks
  14. Darren John

    2015 SEPTEMBER PILGRIMS

    Hi, My First Camino starts in SJPDP on the 23rd of August and can't wait to begin!! Much thanks to everyone who has helped me Darren
  15. Darren John

    Roll mat or no roll mat?

    Hello all, Another quick question about roll mats. In many many video and even many many more pictures I see pilgrims with their backpacks and attached are there sleeping bag and roll mat to sleep upon, is this roll mat necessary? Much Thanks for answers....

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