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    Sleeping bags-necessary?

    Hi Gerry, Yes, I have decided to not book ahead considering the the size of the facility and expecting that they will have capacity on Sept 19th. I am still debating the sleeping bag vs. liner with fleece sweater. I do enjoy cool more than warm..so I expect to be OK with the liner and some...
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    Sleeping bags-necessary?

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    Sleeping bags-necessary?

    Hello Gerry, I have the same question about the need for a sleeping bag on September 19th when I expect to be at the Collegiate Albergue in Roncesvalles. I prefer to just take the sleeping bag liner. I have emailed them about making a reservation for 3 pilgrims....they have asked for a wire...
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    Clothing in September

    Thank you...I will look for the thread. Lynn
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    Clothing in September

    C, Thank you for the heads up on the umbrella. Lynn
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    Clothing in September

    Tha Thanks for your speedy reply. I have a gift certificate for MEC so I will try them first. Thanks again. Lynn
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    Clothing in September

    Hello ShellsG. I am excited to hear that there is a "trekking umbrella". Where did you get yours? I am not concerned so much about the rain...very concerned about the sun. I have issues with the sun and the added protection may be just what I am looking for. Many thanks for any info, Lynn
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    staying in orisson

    Hello Kathy, I am booked into Orisson for Sept 18th. They only take email bookings, no phone reservations. They also are slow in responding to emails. In my case it was 5 days. Others in the Forum have had a similar experience. Buen Camino, Lynn
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    2015 SEPTEMBER PILGRIMS

    Hi Lynn, I will be leaving Biarritz airport about 17.30 if plane is on time, should get to St Jean by ?18.30 I am at Gite Ultreia just a minute down the street. Will try to come and find you if you don't find me? I will go to the Pilgrim office at some point which is opposite Beilari. If you...
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    2015 SEPTEMBER PILGRIMS

    Hello C clearly, You are right. I have seen several backpacks that have features that I like however they don't have that nice wide hip strap. I did try on an Osprey...Sirrus, 26 L. Didn't have any assistance for feedback on the fit. Hmmm Hi Sarah and Sunam, Janis, Bonnie and I would also...
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    2015 SEPTEMBER PILGRIMS

    Hello Aliwalks, I leave Toronto on Air France to Paris on Sept 15th. Will stay one night in Bayonne and start the walk from SJPDP on the 18th. I have been into MEC in Barrie this week looking for a new backpack and a few other things.(keeping away from Toronto with the Pan Am games being on) I...
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    Reservations for Orrison

    This was my experience also Coleen when booking for Sept. 18th for 3 walkers. It took about 5 days to get it booked. I tried calling them but they only take email reservations.
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    2015 SEPTEMBER PILGRIMS

    Good to know. Thanks!
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    2015 SEPTEMBER PILGRIMS

    Hi Sarah, I am still thinking of a rain jacket & pants...mostly because I saw a beautiful rain jacket with zipped pockets and underarm vents at MEC this week, it looked so comfortable .....I will be on the camino for 7 weeks. Still debating new shoes or my Merrell boots I bought a couple of...
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    2015 SEPTEMBER PILGRIMS

    Hello Sarah, Good news indeed! Looking forward to meeting you. I am gradually working through all the outstanding decisions yet to be made ....rain jacket & pants vs poncho, hiking boot vs shoe, sleeping bag or not( the silk liner at MEC seems too expensive!) , do I need a converter for my...
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