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  1. J

    Pilgrims I met on the Camino

    Just wondering if there is some where on this forum, where I could find some of the lovely folks I met whilst on the Camino Frances. Some people I had the foresight to obtain emails etc. and some people would ask for mine. but others.. well you know how it is. I unrealistically thought I...
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    Warning Women Pilgrims Melide

    Your explanations are much appreciated. I too want to tell other ladies who are thinking of walking the Camino, this was the only incident. At no other time did I feel unsafe on the Camino. What I did notice is that nearly everyone in the North of Spain involved with the Camino really want it...
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    Crowds- Please read all the questions below

    It may appear offensive to a young woman but one of the benefits of being on the wrong side of 50 is that you can accept the pipping and waving as encouragement. I loved it. What a wonderful lift to the spirit it is to be acknowledged when you're trudging along beside a busy road. Hey Julie...
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    Warning Women Pilgrims Melide

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    Warning Women Pilgrims Melide

    I think if in Spain it were a crime, he would have been charged a long time ago as his behavior is well known to the people of the village and surrounding area. The English man seemed to know a lot about it. Regardless, it is in the past now, just be aware of him.
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    Warning Women Pilgrims Melide

    Not sure if it is appropriate to post this, but I would like to warn all the women pilgrims who are on or intending to walk the Camino. We were walking it last month and whilst in the town of Melide were approached by a tall, older white haired man who spoke English very well. He just started...
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    Wanted To Say Hello & Have A Few Questions!

    As I mentioned before, I just returned from the Camino and spent a few days in Paris first. I loved it. I stayed in an inexpensive hotel, 270 euros for three nights. Very basic but clean, within walking distance of the Seine. Would walk down to the Seine and along to Notre dam and cach the...
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    Wanted To Say Hello & Have A Few Questions!

    Hi Sergio: I can answer your question re Paris as I stayed a couple of days in Paris before I left for SJPDP. I would stay at least one night if I were you. If I remember correctly my train to Bayonne left at 8:30 am anyway so you might be too late arriving at 9 am. What I would do is find a...
  9. J

    Elvis' bar

    Reliegos. He too carves the ham right of the ham shank. Plays all sorts of great music,Rolling Stones, Mo town. It is a funny little building all painted with graffiti type drawings. Quite funky really. If you google him I am sure you will see some photos. Quite the experience.
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    Elvis' bar

    Whilst walking the Camino last month I happened to go to Elvis's bar. For those of you who may have done this in the past, do you see a resemblence to Ramone in the movie "The Way"? The reason I ask, is when I asked him where the bathroom was he pointed to the back yard. I nearly died. Of...
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    Organised groups making "reservations" at municipal albergue

    Thornley, I used to ask that question too. My two friends and I had such a fabulous time. We sang, we laughed, we danced. Stopped and picked the wild lavender by the side of the road, to put in our hats and pillows at night, stopped to call the horses over, pet the dogs, chat with pilgrims...
  12. J

    What is the most important thing to remember while on the Ca

    I agree with the above posting with regards to simplicity. It amazed me the number of pilgrims who appeared to be running a marathon, rather than taking their time and becoming part of the Camino. Meeting people, admiring the wonderful scenary. It was almost a badge of honour ( to them) to...
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    Organised groups making "reservations" at municipal albergue

    Mia: If I were to do it again, at the beginning I would book a private Alburgue in Zuberi. We were walking down the hill from Roncesvalles, in the pouring rain, not enjoying ourselves at all, due to the traffic jam of pilgrims and as I said before already hearing that the alburgues were full...
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    Organised groups making "reservations" at municipal albergue

    I just returned on June 10th from the camino frances. I started from Roncesvalles on the 29th of april. Walking to Zuberi we already heard rumblings that the Municipal alburgue was completo. When we arrived we were offered a mattress on the floor in the gymnasium of said Alburgue. It didn't...
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    What is the one Albergue that you would say not to miss

    Just returned home on June 10th. Loved Alburgue san Miguel in Hospital de Orbiga. Greeted at the door with a glass of wine, wonderfully clean, great kitchen and washing facilities, beautifully decorated. The Alburgue in Ruitlan. Run by two wonderful gentleman who cooked us a scrumptious...
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    First Camino Panic attack

    Laura Lee I returned last Sunday from one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I walked the Camino Frances starting from Roncesvalles. If you check my previous postings you will see that I too was very apprehensive about my planned Camino. I arrived in Paris on the 24th of April...
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    :-(

    I too am starting to wonder what I have gotten myself into. I leave on April 29th. It isn't the fear of being on the Camino, it is the fear of leaving my family and my home for 7 weeks too! I go from feeling excited to feeling really anxious. I am still going but please tell me this is normal!
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    Liner for my backpack

    My Camino is getting closer ( start on the 29th of April) and of course am now mulling all sorts of things around in my head. Do I need a pack liner? I read some where that a good quality small garbage/bin bag with a pull tie would suffice for clothes or should I buy a liner/liners. I am...
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    Anyone starting in SJPDP on May 1st 2012.

    Hi James. We may see you on our travels. My friend and I are starting from Roncesvalles on the 29th. We are both from Toronto. My first time, my friend's 4th. I can't wait and have been planning this for a year. Will look out for you. Buen Camino!
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    Taxis at SJPD

    Thanks Margaret. Would you suggest I walk to the taxi company? Or phone? I know from experience that different countries do things differently when it comes to taxis. Thanks very much for responding to my question. :)

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