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    Orisson: To stop or not to stop?

    I feel I have to add a small imput re:my start from SDPP.April 26th. As a 79 yr old with hardly any training (75miles only) I'm really glad I booked into Orrison. The-following day was-horrible a constant heavy rain a fierce wind and very cold. My poncho was torn in half by the wind, but I must...
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    April 2014

    Hi Erin, I shall also be departing. SDPD on the 26th April to head to Orrison for my first stop.
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    When to book Orisson??

    I have just completed a reservation to stay at Orrison with extreme ease. I have completed the booking & paid the fee 36 Euros all within 3 days. Just follow there info by filling in the E-Mail.
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    When to book Orisson??

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    Just returned from the Camino....Advice to others 60+ years

    Hi Brendan, hope to meet up & chat some.I'm due to arrive the 24th & intend to start the 25th. I will probably stay at Orrison the first night. Bien Camino.
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    Just returned from the Camino....Advice to others 60+ years

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    Just returned from the Camino....Advice to others 60+ years

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    Tamborine to Santiago via Camino Frances

    Hi Wayfarer & Marbuck . I'll be very interested in your blog becauseI believe I will be only a few days behind you. I'm leaving StJean on the 25th. April. My guts are churning over just now because the longest single day walk I have done amounts to 10.3 miles carrying a backpack weighing 15lbs...
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    Do I need to make a reservation in St. Jean?

    I arrive on 25th April, 3weeks. I figured traveling from the states overnight then getting to SJPD so I booked a room at the Auberge Etchoinia. It's about 1.5 miles out of town so I'm told. I will record my stay after leaving the Auberge for future pilgrims thoughts.
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    The adventure starts tomorrow!

    Buen Camino I'll be 4 weeks behind you. Setting off on the 24th.
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    Just returned from the Camino....Advice to others 60+ years

    Thanks, I will be on the Camino Francis in 4 weeks time. You have lifted my optimism regarding the trip. I'm trying to train in a sensible manner for my age. (79) done a couple of 5 milers 3 x 8 milers last week but getting a few doubts in myself because of some aches, pains & sore feet. I.m...
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    Santiago today...

    The pic brings back memories of my short trip last year. I'll be leaving for the Francis route on April 24th. This is wonderful forum, thanks.
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    santiago to paris

    Hi, wow that sounds a great deal. Thanks for the info. When I'm closer to returning I'll go for it. Bien camino.
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    santiago to paris

    Hi Grace, I think it will be cool at nights but warm to hot on parts of the Way. pA still has lots of snow on the ground. Hope to see you at some stage, good luck.
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    santiago to paris

    Thanks I have decided on Paris there & back. Leaving the states on the 4th April.
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