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  1. DeadFred

    Orisson or onwards to Roncesvalles

    I strongly suggest Orisson however it might be too late to book a bed. I don't recommend going the long route to Ronesvalles. If you cannot get a bed you can always take a taxi back to st-jean from orisson then start again the next day a Orisson (cab). The reason I say to not go the full length...
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    Silly me, wanting to fall in love on the Camino

    right :)
  3. DeadFred

    Silly me, wanting to fall in love on the Camino

    hmmm Wonder if a "Marriott Camino Pilgrim Lodge & Spa" would work, you know , 5 star Restaurant, ATM, auto -passport stamp station . massage parlor " < joke .. :)
  4. DeadFred

    Hoping to walk again.....

    Sabbott , I feel your pain "Literally" ,Ive been 2x on the Camino in two years ( 2014 & 2016) and have made it all the way to Logrono from St Jean. ( being facetious here) , My left knee has stopped me both times because of arthritis and injury . I finished an operation & rehab a couple...
  5. DeadFred

    Camino Frances - Set/Out 2018

    Third times a charm? Hope so as Sept 2018 will be my third attempt starting in Logrono . My name is Joe and I live in Arkansas. The first two attempts resulted in knee and back injuries. 1st time 2014 St Jean to Los Arcos, then 2016 Los Arcos to Logrono. my 71 yr old knee is healing nicely...
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    Know when to stop

    Third time a charm? I hope so . I have two trips (2014 & 2016) and both times injuries shut me down . 2014 L5 bundle crunch , 2016 left knee gone (actually its still there but not doing knee stuff) , 2017 May operation and 3 months recovery getting focused for 2019 for my 72nd birthday gift ...
  7. DeadFred

    ^5! To Sonya of Albergue Izar in Viana

    Twice Ive been to Albergue Izar and both times I was treated wonderfully by the owner Sonya . The first time was when I injured my leg and upon checkout was waiting for a ride to take me to B&B for a couple days rest . She let stay in the community room until my ride came to get me a 3pm. The...
  8. In The Fields The Poppys Grow

    In The Fields The Poppys Grow

    While hiking towards Tierra del Rio May 26 2016
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  9. Flowers Galore

    Flowers Galore

    House just east of Logroño thats is Freakin Beautiful! — in Logroño - La Rioja, España.
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  10. Storm

    Storm

    4 miles east of Logroño and I see these black clouds and an occasional strike of lighting. The path behind me is as open as this. I make a note : Next time bring a shovel for digging storm shelter — in Logroño.
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  11. DeadFred

    Accomodation...or lack of

    Ive been booking ahead . I have to as I'm limping along with a bum knee. However even calling ahead i often get " Sorry , no possible" In Viana Monday the single group was large and filled the place (albergue Izar ). Very nice owner btw . Im a one village to the next walker ,If I get rejected...
  12. DeadFred

    Walking the Pyrenees with pre teens all unfit.

    Don't! If you want to be spontaneous go to the beach. The Camino needs to be taken seriously in regards to physical capabilities. Hold off... read read read and watch you tube. Know what your walking into. Then decide wisely. Joe ... Believe me I care as much as every good person here who...
  13. DeadFred

    Real Pilgrims

    Well said .. This is my second attempt , first one on 2014 put me in los arcos with bone spur on L 5 and a slipped disk . I had to go home Im back now in Viana started in Los Arcos and have a bursa on my left knee . Can hardly walk . Im resting for a couple days in logrono .. if it doesnt...
  14. DeadFred

    April /May/June 2016 Peregrinos - Camino Frances

    Off to Casa Austria,Los Arcos in the a.m . Part 2 starts Wednesday.
  15. DeadFred

    April /May/June 2016 Peregrinos - Camino Frances

    Older guy..my bones ache just reading your story.Your lucky it was just bruises . Hope youve dried up by now. Great story .
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