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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...
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...
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
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
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
Hello Sarah,
Could you add me to the list departing from SJPdP on Sept. 18th with friends Janis and Bonnie. We just rec'd confirmation of our accommodation for the night of the 18th. Surprised since I thought they were fully booked for this night?
Thank you Sarah,
Lynn
Thank you Sarah for sharing your experience, what everyone does best on this Forum. A most valuable resource.
We are still figuring out what day we will leave from SJPD since Orisson seems to be fully booked on Sept 18th when we were planning our first night's stop!
I will be leaving SJPDP on September 18th or 19th depending on availability of accommodation at Orisson. I understand from another member that Orission is fully booked for the 18th! Would like to hear from others about what other options there are to reduce that 27 k to Roncesvalles besides...
Hi Sarah, Thanks for connecting. Our paths may cross in September . We May be staying two nights in SJPDP, and could be starting the walk on the same day as you! This is my first post on the Forum and already I am thrilled by the help offered.
Do you have any idea what the weather may be like...
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