Recent content by Shirley Prisco

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    LIVE from the Camino Debit card trouble at Barajas

    I had the same problem last Fall on the Camino. My debit card would not work at any of the ATM's. I tried all banks. I was finally able to use my credit card with a PIN number. Never could use the debit. I too have used that debit card in Europe on other occasions with no problem. My bank...
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    Debit card Help!

    The banks are closed here today because of the grand fiesta. My problem I think is because my debit card has no chip. I used my credit card. Not ideal but necessary. Thanks for all the tips.
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    Debit card Help!

    Thanks everyone for the responses. I have done all of the above. The bank wasn't very helpful , Santander. I will try again today also will try Moneygram and will see if there is someplace I can buy Euros
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    Debit card Help!

    I am currently in Logronos and have been trying to use my debit card to get Euros. I have never had a problem with it before in Europe but here I am being denied. Any advice would be appreciated. I have checked with my bank and everything is ok on their end. I've tried multiple locations and...
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    Starting September 6

    Hi, I'm arriving on the 5th, I may start on the 6th if I am not suffering from jet lag. Hope to run into you.
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    St Jean to Roncesvalles in a day, or stop at Orisson?

    Thanks, will do.
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    2016 September/October Peregrinos Departures

    Thank you and everyone for their responses. Shirley
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    St Jean to Roncesvalles in a day, or stop at Orisson?

    I too am worried about going from St. Jean to Roncesvalles. I am trying to train as much as possible before I leave but don't think I can do it in one day. Can I arrange to stay in St. Jean and can a bus/taxi pick me up somewhere along the route return me to St. Jean then the next day take me...
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    2016 September/October Peregrinos Departures

    --------------------------------------- I will be arriving in St. Jean on September 5, 2016 and plan on starting on September 7. Hope to connect with fellow peregrinos.
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    2016 September/October Peregrinos Departures

    Thanks
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    2016 September/October Peregrinos Departures

    No specific date yet but planning for last week of August/First week of September. Will know for certain over the next week or so. Looking forward to meeting my fellow peregrinos
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    Equipment

    I understand, I have tried waterproof hiking boots and was quite upset because the fit well and wore well but my feet were boiling and so I was boiling. It is April here in New England and the sweat was poring off me. I could not imagine August in Spain. I've been to Italy in August and I fear...
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    Equipment

    I have tried trail runners and I know they are basically sneakers but they don't fit me correctly, my feet hurt after a couple of miles, etc. etc. Thanks for your response and info.
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    Equipment

    I am currently working my way up to the 15lbs/15Miles. I will check out the Hoko One One's. Thanks for the info.
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    Equipment

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