Recent content by Marie

Annette thank you for this lovely post. I have given up on trying to explain to people why I did the Camino perhaps because there are too many reasons, perhaps because I don't understand it myself! I just know I will be returning again some time in the future. Sagalout, you really do have to...

I was wondering if this would play on UK DVD players? I know there are different regions for DVD's??

Jane, This must have been such a traumatic experiencing for you. My thoughts are with this pilgrim and you. So very sad... Marie

Hi Sil, Thanks for reminding me of this wonderful place. Last year I walked from Leon intending to stay at St Martin, but decided to continue not really knowing where I was heading to. It was the 1st June as I walked through what I thought was a small village, there in front of me was this...

Hi Pablo, This time last year I was four days into my walk on the Camino Frances. Like you I thought it may have been a year or two before my return. However, I can hear the Camino calling me and my feet are also itching like mad! :) Unfortunately, due to my job commitments I am unable to go...

Hi, I walked the Camino in May/June this year. I promised myself that I would NOT buy into the daily race for beds and to go my own pace and time. (I am more of a night person than a morning person.) However from the first day I was awoken at 4am from rustling carrier bags etc. In the end I...

Hi, I've returned from Santiago last Thursday and was talking to a Canadian man who stayed at Sahagun. He was telling me about the awful bites from bed bugs he had in that particular albergue in Sahagun. He still had marks on his face and arms. Also During my Camino in May/June, I walked with a...

Hi Bob, I loved this Albergue. Laura was so friendly and welcoming. My card said 'have the courage to face your convictions' which was very apt for me at that time. In the evening we all cooked and sat in the courtyard surrounded by the Pink and Red Geraniums. Someone played the guitar and...

Hi Shell, I wore shorts and t shirt. Some people wore baggy T shirts. Others wore the clothes their were going to be wearing the following day. Men tended to wear shorts. The very few wore nothing :? ! Hope this helps! Buen Camino! Marie

Hi, I walked the Camino Frances from 12th May to 14th June. I had the most amazing time and met some wonderful people. On the first day I met a woman called Suzi from Australia. During the walk I would meet her frequently along the way. She was tall with short blonde curly wild hair and had a...

Thanks for you good wishes. My friend went home, she was so upset and nothing I could do or say could console her. It probably wasn´t her time to do the Camino. I am in Los Arcos, the weather is beautiful. It is so very busy. Last night I had to sleep on the floor as all the alberques...

Hi everyone, Been having a fantastic trip up until last night. My friend jayne and I stayed in the municipal alberque in Pamplona. At around 9.30pm Jayne went to use the phone and put her bag on the table beside her. Within 5 minutes it was gone. It contained her phone, money and credit card...

Hello everyone, Another May baby's departure. I am leaving tomorrow morning! Very nervous, but also very excited to meet new people, experience a different culture, and perhaps find peace. Thank you all for you advice and support. The site is brilliant and so informative, I couldn't have...

Thanks Minkey Your a Star!!! Blessings, Marie

Hello everyone, A week today I will be flying to Biarritz. We will be landing at approx 3pm. Could anyone advise me the train times or website I can check the times. How long does the train take to get to SJDD? I am so excited and can't wait to start! :lol: Hope to meet with some of you...