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  1. J

    St James's Day.

    A blessed day for you all!
  2. J

    Floridians -- "Getting There"

    Im interested in hearing from fellow Floridians on how you have (or will) get to SJPP -- airport you are leaving from... where you are arriving in Europe and how you are getting to SJPP once there. It seems as if airfare from Jacksonville to Madrid is much cheaper than to Paris / England. I can...
  3. J

    30 L (28L Actually) Pack big enough -- Or 40 L better ---

    Thats why I went with REI -- they have an excellent return policy. Hopefully I wont need to upgrade to a 35/40 L pack, though. The Z packs fit me very very well. I just hope the quality is up to what my older Gregory pack is ... wonderful pack that has accompanied me on many adventures...
  4. J

    30 L (28L Actually) Pack big enough -- Or 40 L better ---

    Thank you for all of the responses! I found a local shop that had a 30L bag in stock (not the Gregory Z series but I figure volume is volume) , took my kit with me and did a "test pack". Everything fit quite nicely , although with a 30L bag I dont think there would be enough internal room for...
  5. J

    Tampa

    I live in Jacksonville as well and would love to meet up with any individuals who have/will walk the Way. Perhaps there should be a Florida chapter of the American Pilgrims confraternity (if there is not one already ? ) James
  6. J

    30 L (28L Actually) Pack big enough -- Or 40 L better ---

    Thank you for all of the wonderful responses! I actually considered a "test packing" with the 30L bag and will do so next week. With a few minor additions (like restocking my first aid kit), I already have pretty much what I need with the exception of a new bag and new pair of boots. Although...
  7. J

    30 L (28L Actually) Pack big enough -- Or 40 L better ---

    Although my first Camino is still at least two years away Im beginning to formulate my gear list and will soon begin the "boy in the toystore" phase (my wife accuses me of using this as an excuse for new gear...but what is a middle aged man supposed to do? Lug his 5.5 lb Expedition pack for six...
  8. J

    Did movie: "The Way" motivate you...

    I first became aware of the pilgrimage route in college as I was studying European history. Then, like a bend in the road, it disappeared from my view -- for a while... Then, after college in '90, I was in Pamplona for the festival and I encountered my first bona fide pilgrims and learned that...
  9. J

    Worth another years' wait?

    Hello again, ail -- I am in the throes of planning my first Camino -- due to certain constraints I cannot begin until, at earliest, 2014 . When this idea first surfaced last fall it seemed impossibly far away, but now six months have passed and Ive realized just how fast time moves by -- Ive...
  10. J

    Anglicans on the Camino

    Thank you for your responses. I also did a little search of the boards (which I should have done before posting -- sorry) and that settled everything.
  11. J

    Anglicans on the Camino

    As I am making my preparations, I've thought about the following... perhaps a strange thing to ponder, but perhaps not... I am not a Roman Catholic -- I am a (former Episcopalian) Anglican and am wondering about options regarding church services while I am in Spain. I cannot imagine taking...
  12. J

    Those we leave behind

    I have my wife's support for my upcoming Camino in '14 -- so that is not the problem for me.... My fear lies in the fact that I will also be leaving a (by then)11 year old daughter. Even with technology a frightening prospect to be away for so long.
  13. J

    Realistic Length of journey

    Ill be in my late 40's (48) when I begin my Camino in Summer of '14. I am setting aside a full six weeks to allow for rest days (Sunday of each week) and be able to take a little slower pace as my age would dictate... I'll have trained well in advance and should be relatively 'hardened' for...
  14. J

    The Journey Before THE Journey

    I smiled when I saw my original post. When I wrote it, it seemed like an impossibly long time to have to wait ... from age 45 to waiting to turn 50 ... planning something for five years. Waiting and waiting and waiting... Now... ** POOF ** four months gone; I think that I am entering...
  15. J

    The Journey Before THE Journey

    Thank you all for the kind words. Yes, its been quite an experience already just anticipating and now working towards that day... J
  16. J

    Class of 2013

    I may begin my first Camino pilgrimage (Frances) in 2013 -- but I may also delay it three additional years -- the extra time would allow me to save funds that would allow me to take a two month leave of absence from my school and walk the Camino either in the spring or fall rather than the...
  17. J

    The Journey Before THE Journey

    ** ACK ** I was editing this (my brother read this and made me delete a patch - incriminating evidence, hah ) Hit two wrong buttons and poof - all gone The equivalent of tripping over a root and going face first into the dirt, hah I'm James I'm going to walk the Camino :)

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