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Hi Sharry
I was 79!when I walked Camino last year. I only took a silk liner and I was fine. Now there was a few nights when it was cooler but there were extra blankets placed on my bed at the alburques. I was always fully dressed ready for the next day each night. I placed the blankets over...
I agree no need to rush. Enjoy SJPDP it’s pretty place and start afresh after a good nights sleep. That first climb to Orisson is your first test of the Camino. Enjoy each day you won’t regret that you took the time. Buen Camino
Don’t be discouraged. I am from Canada too. If your trying to get an alburgue in SJPDP try bellarie it’s awesome but they don’t always reply until end January February. Same with Orisson a must to stay on day 1. They do t reply either but will eventually. It’s easy wherever your from but we had...
I would relax find yourself albergue and tackle it fresh and ready next day. We arrived early enough to have done that walk but SJPDP is lovely village to explore. Enjoy that experience and there will be many my friend. Buen Camino.
Looking ahead we are finding, as we head out very soon, many of suggested alburques etc are already booked. We were under the impression that you could book the day of but checking ahead that does not appear to be case. Anyone else finding/found this?? Booked for st Jean. Orisson. Ronchevalles...
Thanks some great choices here. I’ll go looking.
Another question. Just finished a whole month of longer training getting ready for Camino. About 6 weeks ago my Keene hiking shoes which has been great up to now suddenly have been pinching in toes and my feet burn beyond. Today after 15 miles I...
My husband has developed a bad reaction to merino wool socks even using liner. Any suggestions on ‘what next to use instead of merino wool’. Leaving in 2 weeks to walk Camino Frances.
Thank you.
You can go to top of your PayPal invoice you were sent go to top right I believe and you will see credit cards listed there. It took us awhile too figure it out but it worked. Best of luck.
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