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  1. Franpio

    Saint Jean Pied De Port - 2 hours out walking Day 1 place to stay.

    Orisson is a great place to stay. Great accommodation. Lovely food. Perfect stop.
  2. Franpio

    "Mourning Walks" - thoughts from Ailsa Piper

    This touched my heart.....so beautifully written. Thank you Jenny for sharing it!
  3. Franpio

    Phone / Money

    Hi My husband Tom also had a galaxy s5 and he only needed to use an adapter. Frances
  4. Franpio

    Phone / Money

    Hi Gauvins I am also from Canada and I brought my iPhone and blogged every night except at one or two places that wifi was bad or nonexistent. I did not get any plan but because I had an iphone If I was at a wifi I could text to people at home who also had an iPhone for free. I also used Tango...
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    No phone....risky?

    Your phone will be ok. Just put it somewhere that is dry and it will dry out overnight or a few days. I dropped mine in water and I thought it was finished but when I picked it up late the next day it was working!!!! It's nice having a phone but not necessary on the Camino. Buen Camino Frances
  6. Franpio

    What about sewing my own Fleece sleeping bag?

    I was there the 3rd week of May this year and I know for sure that the fleece would be enough. You can also bring the liner for backup if find you care cold. My plan was to use my fleece jacket if I was cold and I never used it but I did use the liner on its own a few times. I think nearly all...
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    How Does the Food Rate? Poll !

    We had the BEST meal in Burgos!! Yum Yum!
  8. Franpio

    Water and footwear

    Jostony I am on the Camino right now in fact just came into Santiago. Definitely don't wear your boots in the evening. Your feet need the break until the next morning. Last minute I bought croc sandles and they were amazing. Not the big crocs but sandals great also for the shower. Very light and...
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    My four favourite albergues on the Camino Frances

    Hi Stellere Thank you so much for sharing that information. I have taken the details and my husband and I will definitely go to some or all of those places as we leave in one week from now and will start walking the 22nd May'14. It's just great to get suggestions like that. We are so looking...
  10. Franpio

    The Folks Around There.

    Hi Gerald, So many emotions.......and all in one day. I love "happy ending stories " thanks for sharing. Hope the rest of your walk goes well. Buen Camino Frances
  11. Franpio

    Buffs Camino design

    Hi Keith, Thanks for getting back, I think I have a better visual on it now. As I'm going to be doing the Camino Frances in May it might be a good idea to pick one up before I go. Thanks again. Buen Camino, Frances.
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    Buffs Camino design

    Hi all, I keep hearing this word Buff! Could you please tell me what is a Buff?? Frances.
  13. Franpio

    Trains Bayonne to SJPdP current 2014 timetable

    Thank you so much MM for posting this information. I shall be using it on May 21st. Frances you so much
  14. Franpio

    my camino packing list

    Hi Gitti Thank you so much for reproducing your Camino list here. I had my list done but looking at yours I have now added a few more items. I just have 2 questions... 1. What about a roll up Matt in case there is a need to sleep outdoors. They are big but light 10oz/292g. 2. What did your...
  15. Franpio

    May 2014

    Hi all you May walkers! I will be arriving in sjpdp from Canada on the 21st May and I am so looking forward to it. Thanks to all the experienced forum members who have been answering questions here......I listen to everything you have to say and find the information so helpful. Buen Camino...
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