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  1. RJEyoung

    The Tree of Jesse

    I was under the impression that the barricade about the column of The Tree of Jesse (Portico of Glory at the Cathedral) is in place as a means of protecting the delicate stone cutting and especially to prevent pilgrims from placing hands in the "hand print" as it might compromise the future of...
  2. RJEyoung

    Street Performers in Santiango - Under the Arch Opera

    Thanks Mary Francis. I sent a separate private message with my address. Once again, The Camino provides ... sometimes in surprising and mysterious ways! Blessings, Bob
  3. RJEyoung

    Street Performers in Santiango - Under the Arch Opera

    In Late June, I listened for a couple of nights to a trio who sang opera under the Arch. I failed to get their names or even to purchase their CD. Anyone know of them or can suggest how I might obtain a copy of their CD?
  4. RJEyoung

    Backpacker's rain gear + reading on the trail?

    Paige: good choice on the Altus. This past spring, we had to use raingear extensively. Highly recommend practice at home in putting it on. This is a no-fail solution:Turn and face into the wind which will be present with the rain - even a gentle breeze will suffice. Put on the poncho by...
  5. RJEyoung

    Street Performers - Opera

    I completed the Camino Frances on June 23, 2013. On the 24th and 25th, I heard an outstanding performance of Opera by a trio (two men and a woman), who were situated under the arch (Arco de Xelmirez) as one enters the Plazo Obradoiro. The crowd they drew each night was amazing, crowding the...
  6. RJEyoung

    Just how difficult is it getting over The Pyrenees..

    Thanks Anniesantiago! That makes good sense. I see the fountains in the guide books. Good confirmation. Leaving SJPP on May 19th hoping and fully expecting at this point to go "over the top" to Roncesvalles for the night!
  7. RJEyoung

    Tickets Bought! May - June 2013

    Elizabeth ... going from NY to Paris as well but on 5/16 so you will be a bit ahead of us. Flying via British Airways. Then train from Paris to Bayonne for an overnight ... next day to SJPP. Enjoy.... Bob
  8. RJEyoung

    Tickets Bought! May - June 2013

    First timers; looking forward to Spring and our departure. Three of us coming via NY to Paris and then the train to Bayonne. Probably overnight there and on to SJPP arriving 5/18. Begin our Camino on the 19th. Can't wait. Reading, planning, and training - even in the snow of New England...
  9. RJEyoung

    Class of 2013

    See you in SJDP May 17, 2013. With brother and sister-in-law. Planning and getting equipment now. Really looking forward to two things in 2013 ... retirement in March and El Camino in May! Hope to see you all. Coming from Mass and NY :D Bob with Jack and Ellen

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