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  1. K

    1st Camino; Camino Frances; April 1st, 2017

    Thank you, sounds great!
  2. K

    1st Camino; Camino Frances; April 1st, 2017

    Bueno!! I am landing in Biaritz, March 30th, 2017 and finding my way to SJPP; Not sure if I'll take a train or bus yet, any suggestions? Also, I am only planning on bringing a silk bag liner. And hopefully getting a blanket at night....What do you think? Kate
  3. K

    March 2017

    When are you arriving? I just changed my flight, and am now arriving in Biarritz on March 30th. I won't be deciding to walk the Napoleon route or Valcarlos until I arrive in St. Jean and check weather and conditions.
  4. K

    March 2017

    As far as I know, the refugio at Orisson opens approximately 4/1 or after; I too, have not received any reply to my emails requesting space on April 1st...... If you walk the Valcarlos (longer, but less steep) way instead of the Napoleon route (steeper, but a little shorter), there might be...
  5. K

    March 2017

    Also, don't forget, the refugion at Grisson (5-6 miles from SJPP) may not be open until 4/1..... next stop, I think is Roncellvalles....
  6. K

    March 2017

    Hi Chaya, Well, I'm 50+ and training until I go; My next step is to get my backpack to train with that, fully loaded. Will you be walking everyday? I HOPE to walk about 10 miles a day (5 days/week); Then on my "rest days" to do about 3-5 miles (2 days per week).
  7. K

    March 2017

    Hiya, It's my first time also.... From what I understand, some albergues will be closed; If you're planning on stopping in Grisson (first stop from SJPP), I think they only open April 1st.....double check beforehand. Hope to see you along the way; I will be only covering 8-12 miles a day; A...
  8. K

    SJPP on March 30 or the 31st of 2017

    Hello there, Well I have flexible plans to leave St. Louis and be in SJPP on March 30, 2017, or the 31st and starting on April 1 or the 2nd. I don't sleep well on planes. Anyone else in town then? K.
  9. K

    March 2017

    Me too. Ill be arriving in SJPP approximately March 30-31....
  10. K

    March 2017

    I'll be there in SJPP on March 30 or 31st, stopping in Grisson, too....Kate
  11. K

    Starting in SJPP approximately 3/31/17, anyone?

    Thank you for your note; Your first suggestion is great; I fly from La Guardia into CDG, then ORL to Toulouse. so I'll call Air France to see what they can do....thank you.

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