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  1. JanMary

    Where to after Santiago?

    I'm planning to walk from Porto to Santiago later this month. I will have a week or so spare at the end - not really wanting to go to Finisterre and Muxia and wondering if anyone has any recommendations for a few spare days. I'm actually wondering about walking some of the way back towards...
  2. JanMary

    Changing trains at Bordeaux

    Thank you! This information makes me feel more comfortable - I will make sure I know my train number well in advance so I can go straight to a monitor and find the track number :)
  3. JanMary

    Changing trains at Bordeaux

    Hi there, I leave New Zealand on Sunday 4 June to start my Camino, arriving at Paris CDG airport on Monday 5 June. I have booked a train from Paris CDG to Bayonne where I am staying overnight before heading to St Jean Pied de Port. I have to change trains at Bordeaux and I have only 11 minutes...
  4. JanMary

    Getting a pilgrim's passport

    Hi there, I have bought my pilgrim's passport over the internet from Ivar's store. My question is - do I need to get this filled in/stamped before I begin my walk? I'll be catching the bus from Bayonne to St Jean Pied de Port early in the morning and would like to get started walking - hence I...
  5. JanMary

    Shoes, boots and or sandals

    Wow! thanks so much for all this wonderful advice. I really appreciate it. I'm off to do some serious thinking ... Thanks again, you are all amazing - so appreciate your willingness to share :) Jan
  6. JanMary

    Reservation at Orisson's

    I emailed them in broken French with an English version as well and they replied in perfect English! I'm really looking forward to staying there in June after reading these posts.
  7. JanMary

    Shoes, boots and or sandals

    Kia ora koutou, I will be walking my first Camino in June and am hoping someone can help me with some footwear queries. I normally walk in Keen short boots (winter) or Keen newport sandals (summer). I've read advice that says it's a good idea to take both boots and open sandals for a summer...
  8. JanMary

    To book or not to book ... in June

    Thanks so much - the app sounds great and also great to hear that you are the same age and stage as me. I'm so looking forward to getting started but also nervous about how I will manage. Your post is very reassuring!
  9. JanMary

    To book or not to book ... in June

    Thanks, Anne - I am so excited - just want to get started now :)
  10. JanMary

    To book or not to book ... in June

    I really appreciate all your comments. I think I just need a dose of courage ... and that's what you're all giving me :)
  11. JanMary

    To book or not to book ... in June

    Hi there, I am coming from New Zealand - starting from St Jean Pied de Port about 7 June :) I hope I meet you on the way! Thanks so much - so very helpful!!!
  12. JanMary

    To book or not to book ... in June

    Hi there, I am sure this has been asked many times before - so forgive me asking yet again. I'm planning to walk the Camino Frances in June 2017 - ending early July 2017. I'm an older single woman (60) walking alone, so this will be a big adventure for me. I am wondering whether I need to book...
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