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  1. pbucilla

    Class of 2014

    Today is my day. I leave Minneapolis, fly to Dallas, then to Madrid, then to Pamplona. I will spend the night there, and bus to SJPP on Saturday. On Sunday I will begin my walk to Orisson, and then onward to SDC. I have learned so much from all of you here on the forum and hope to meet many...
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    Any Real need for salt/electrolyte replacement

    The two part article can be found here: http://www.sportsscientists.com/2007/11/sports-drinks-sweat-and-electrolytes/ http://www.sportsscientists.com/2007/11/sports-drinks-sweat-and-electrolytes-part-2/ I'm sorry Raj, but I am a little concerned with your conclusions based on these articles...
  3. pbucilla

    My First Camino

    Welcome Kurlya! You will find a wealth of information here on this wonderful forum and innumerous people who will be delighted to share their thoughts and ideas with you. This is truly one of the best resources out there. To start, I suggest you decide which route you would like to take, then...
  4. pbucilla

    How is the weather in the Pyrenees in the spring 2014?

    Here's a 10 day forecast http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/Pyrenees+2000+France+FRXX0435 The volunteers in the Pilgrim's Office will give you guidance for the day you actually set out. Buen Camino.
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    Crazy question regarding clothes washing

    Urea is the key component that heals. If you check out many creams for healing dry or broken down hands, you will see one of the ingredients is urea. Ammonia is a by product of the breakdown of urea. I worked in the neonatal intensive care unit for many years, and we washed our hands between...
  6. pbucilla

    Class of 2014

    Safe journey to France and Buen Camino as you start your adventure. I hope to see you along the Way. It's so exciting! Pennie
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    Cell phones - SIM with data service?

    I'm hoping you know the answer to my question from your experience. When you put the new SIM card in your phone, are your apps still there. I don't understand if they are stored on the the memory in the phone or on the SIM card. I know I can send some apps to the phone, and wonder whether I...
  8. pbucilla

    Madrid to SJPDP - Options

    It's about 6.2 km from the airport to your albergue. Google maps says there may sidewalks or walkways missing on the path they show. I'm planning on just taking a taxi after the long overseas flight. Your call..... :)
  9. pbucilla

    19 Years and want to walk the Camino

    There are MANY people who are over 60 and walking the route. There are people with chronic health issues walking the Camino. There is no predetermined distance that you must walk each day. Especially on the Frances route there are numerous albergues all along the way, so you can stop when...
  10. pbucilla

    Darkness into Light

    I think what you're describing is a sacredness that goes along with a group of people walking and reflecting on something meaningful. I also think your title for this thread "From Darkness into Light" is a metaphor for what can happen on the Camino. It feels like your walk this morning with...
  11. pbucilla

    Last minute jitters

    Of course you feel jitters and feel vunerable. You are taking a risk setting out on this journey, where we all know we can't really prepare for everything, as much as we try. I think the definition of courage is taking a risk in spite of feeling those jitters and vulnerability. You Kerstin...
  12. pbucilla

    Cell phones - SIM with data service?

    Some people have bought one on line here, but I'm going to the Orange store in Pamplona, and get one there. That's my plan anyway. I'm not sure there's much benefit to buying one here on line.
  13. pbucilla

    internet access

    Yes, I understood I could use my phone as is but that that would be considerably more expensive than getting the SIM card over there. With the new SIM card it is my understanding too that we will have new spanish phone numbers. We need to be sure that we keep track of our American SIM card and...
  14. pbucilla

    internet access

    Hey Noah, Once you have Sprint's ok to unlock the phone, they will send you a code and set of instructions on how to unlock the phone. On my phone (t-mobile) the process is completed after the new SIM card is placed in the phone. It's a matter of keying in a set of numbers specific to your...
  15. pbucilla

    Leave London Saturday 17th May to St Jean pied de port

    I do believe that you can just show up. I'm coming overseas and wanted to try to plan for a bit of jetlag. Spain is 7 hours ahead, so it's going to take a little adjustment, and I might not be functioning cognitively as well as usual. lol I do have a reservation in St Jean because I was...
  16. pbucilla

    Leave London Saturday 17th May to St Jean pied de port

    I understand and respect your choice not to do any planning. Planning is both fun and a necessity for me. Yes, I'm one of those personalities. lol A lot of people who feel like the first day might be too much for them physically, try to break up the day and stay at Orisson. I'm not in great...
  17. pbucilla

    Leave London Saturday 17th May to St Jean pied de port

    Hi Jocelyn, I arrive in SJPP on May 17th and start walking the next day. Are you staying at Orisson on the 18th? I'm sure I'll see you along the Way. Pennie
  18. pbucilla

    First Aid kit for helping other pilgrims

    First-aid must be defined within the context of the situation. First-aid in a large urban center is different than in a more remote rural setting. Everyone is entitled to their opinion and to choose their own method of dealing with blisters. If the blister sufferer gives their consent and no...
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    Please help: in le Puy with no shoes

    Hey Desota, I see you're in LePuy. There's a Saucony retailer in Paris called Planet Jogging. The address is 80 Rue du Faubourg Saint Antoine Paris, Paris 75011 Phone: 0033 153460202 I wonder if they could "Fed Ex" what you're looking for. (You understand what I mean by Fed Ex. ) We all...
  20. pbucilla

    Multiple questions for Camino Frances starting in late June

    Hi Cervenja, how exciting to start preparing for your Camino. There is lots of information here on previous threads and I encourage you to check them out. To access them you can use the search function and type in your key word for each question. For each of your questions there are numerous...

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