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  1. camelle

    Atmospheric Altus Poncho

    I just got home from the Camino and had bought the old version of the Altus poncho. We had 2 days of rain and it didn't take that long for my arms and around my neck and shoulders to be completely wet. I was not impressed with the Altus at all. This is the one with the velcro at the wrists and...
  2. camelle

    Spanish pilgrim dies in Lalin (hit by car)

    How sad. Is it possible to buy something reflective in SJPdP? Ellen
  3. camelle

    Leaving tomorrow for my first Camino

    I am also leaving tomorrow for my 1st camino. I am so grateful to have found this Forum and I wish to thank all of you for all the valuable information you have shared for the past 6 months. It made preparing for this trip so much more enjoyable and easy! I am ready to tackle this and I look...
  4. camelle

    GeoSIM card

    Has anyone used a GeoSIM card (from the U.K.) for their cell phones? Would you mind sharing your experience, please? Was is difficult to install etc? Thanks! Ellen
  5. camelle

    Mid September 2012

    Excellent information, thanks Camino-David! I'm packed and ready to go! Ellen
  6. camelle

    Mid September 2012

    Hi Margaret: Thank you so much again. All is clear now. Will take the bus if time allows, if not, a cab. Falcon269: Do you remember what the cab fare was, approximately? Just in case.... Thanks! Ellen
  7. camelle

    Mid September 2012

    Hi Margaret: Thanks for your quick response! My flight arrives at noon at CdG. I have bought a ticket for the 2:30 TGV directly to Bayonne. Will spend the night there and continue to SJPdP the next day at 11:41. I was under the impression that there are transfer buses to Montparnasse. Any...
  8. camelle

    Mid September 2012

    Hi Margaret: Thanks for your quick response! My flight arrives at noon at CdG. I have bought a ticket for the 2:30 TGV directly to Bayonne. Will spend the night there and continue to SJPdP the next day at 11:41. I was under the impression that there are transfer buses to Montparnasse. Any...
  9. camelle

    Mid September 2012

    Hi everyone: My departure is getting really close Sept. 11! I have been trying to find clues as to how to find the transfer buses at CDG to take me to Gare Montparnasse. What about signage at the airport? I am flying into Paris via Amsterdam, arriving at Terminal 2. I don't have a lot of time to...
  10. camelle

    Sending pack ahead...

    Hi Sillydoll: Thank you so much for your explanation re albergues on the camino. I have been able to print 2 pages of this list, unable to print the rest (so far), will figure it out. Handy to have! I will send my pack to Orisson from a hotel in SJPdP, that much I know! If one arrives at the...
  11. camelle

    Sending pack ahead...

    Sillydoll: Can the backpacks be send to an albergue? or only to private pensions etc.? Seeing we can't make reservations at albergues, what do you mean by your statement? Also, on a different topic, could you tell me the size of a pilgrim passport? Thanks!! Ellen
  12. camelle

    Mid September 2012

    Hi Maxthegirl: I have to transfer from Charles de Gaulle to Montparnasse station from where I will take the TGV to Byonne. I plan on spending the night there and take the train the next morning to SJPdP. My first day on the Way will be Sept. 14th. Buen Camino! Ellen
  13. camelle

    Atmospheric Altus Poncho

    PingHansen, Thanks for your suggestion. I have emailed Pierre and asked if I could get the older model. I hope he still has some! I will also check youtube for seam sealing. Don't we love these little curve balls? Everything will work out, I'm sure. Ellen
  14. camelle

    Atmospheric Altus Poncho

    Well, this news about the Altus poncho sucks.... I have one on order in SJPdP but if it doesn't keep the rain out, what do I do? I leave 6 weeks from today and where can I get a poncho that keeps me dry???
  15. camelle

    Mid September 2012

    Hi Carolann from Philly! I will be flying into Paris on Sept. 12 and I'll be on my way from SJPdP to Orisson on Sept. 14. Hope to see you on the way. Ellen
  16. camelle

    Why SJPP?

    Very interesting question, Annakappa. I will start at SJPP on Sept. 14 and never really questioned my starting point. It just was to be. Now, however, I am questioning my reasoning for starting there. I guess my thought was that I had to do it the hard way and no short cuts allowed! I too will...
  17. camelle

    September 2012

    Hi Malcolrobert: I too will leave Canada (Calgary) on Sept. 11 and fly into Paris and train onto Bayonne. I will start walking to Orisson on the 14th. What about you? See you on "the way"! Ellen
  18. camelle

    Retiring

    Happy Retirement Falcon!! Now it's time to kick up the walking boots! Camelle (Ellen)
  19. camelle

    Permethrin

    OK, I'm putting this subject to rest. I bought some kind of bug spray that has 0.30% permethrin in it. I will spray my backpack and the outside of my sleeping bag with this and hope for the best. Can I spray my wrap that I will use to cover the pillow with this? Thanks to all! Ellen
  20. camelle

    Class of 2012

    Hello Tia Valeria: Thanks for the link. It worked out nicely between you and your husband. We wouldn't have much of an issue walking together, but more where we would sleep. I like the idea of the albergues, but my husband ... not so much. Anyway, we have decided that this first camino will be...

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