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    may babies unite!

    maybebe Thanks for all the support and information over the last few weeks, especially to Sil and Ivar. I leave for the airport in about 2 hours, arriving in Biarritz sometime tomorrow. My plan is to head by train for Pau and walk down to Oloron, then cross at Somport. See you all in Puente...
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    DOGS DOGS DOGS

    dawg Has anyone had any experience with using a high frequency (training) whistle? It seems to fall someplace between pepper spray and 'good vibes', and its size and weight seem more attractive than a 6ft staff. It just occured to me as I was reading these comments. My plan was to bring a...
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    More weather damage

    jaca Peter, thanks for your news; I am currently interested in the Aragones route and wonder if you have any other up-to-date information regarding sections from Oloron to Puente la Reina. Is anyone else walking this way in early May? Hi to Eleanor in Mayo, I leave for Biarritz the 24th of...
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    To Ipod or not to Ipod

    shuffle Dawn, Ah, yes; the universe and its justice. No accidents? I have a story for you since you mention that (breaking my iPod). Exactly a week ago, on Palm Sunday, I found not only a current generation 4G iPod nano but also $160, together in a zippered wallet. There was no ID in the...
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    To Ipod or not to Ipod

    k2 Thanks for breaching this humble but essential subject. When I began training, I took my much beloved 2 year old 20G iPod along as a lark and soon found (surprise) that I absolutely loved having tunes to keep me going and get me there. Sadly (very sadly), in a story that is too long to...
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    Boots or running shoes??

    obvious Hi, this may seem a bit obvious, and someone already touched upon it; but lets say something about socks. As an avid walker/hiker, I can vouch that GOOD socks are almost if not every bit as crucial as good shoes/boots or whatever (sandals?!) you decide. Do not skimp on socks. That...
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    Jews On the Camino

    Where to begin? Happy holiday! I was at a family seder last night with my best friend, who grew up in an orthodox household. A little more background: he was a teacher (NOT a rabi!) for many years and his first job in this state was at a Catholic school where he ended up teaching catechism...
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    may babies unite!

    may, baby First of all, thank you to buena!, I think this is a fun idea. I am leaving from New Mexico to Biarritz in exactly...3 weeks! Ok, I guess maybe I will get kicked out of this group since I start a little bit earlier, but as penance I have decided to walk from Pau to Oloron first...
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    Other Pilgrimage routes

    chimayo Thanks for the list, but who can forget the Easter pilgrimage to Chimayo in Northern New Mexico?! We are really proud of it here, and I will attempt to complete it in two days this semana santa. Buen camino to all, VP.
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    Where, when and how did you hear about the camino?

    saint of two worlds I first heard of the camino from a friend I grew up with. His mother published a wonderful book of photography about the camino, discussing its roots and comparing it to another pligrimage in Northern New Mexico. The book, Santiago: Saint of Two Worlds, deals with Spains...
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    Forum badge?

    low end theory Hi, I must say I agree with JaneB. No offense (especially to Ivar, who does an AMAZING job keeping this forum together; thank you thank you thank you!) to anyone out there making a buck off the camino, but I believe there is enough stuff to buy already. Something simple...
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    camino aragones!

    excellent Sil, great work; this is even better than the last. The second link is exactly what I have been looking for (how does she do it?!). Thanks again for your expert web sleuthing skills. VP
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    camino aragones!

    Hello, I am looking for anyone who has walked from Oloron-Ste.-Marie to meet up with the Camino Frances in Puente la Reina. I am coming to France next month and would like more information on this route, as well as to talk with anyone who might be planning such a walk. Bueno camino, VP.
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    pilgrimage to santiago from St Jean 26/04/07

    april 26 Patrick, I am a New Mexican, arriving to Biarritz the 25th of April. I had planned to make it to SJPP in a day and start walking the 26th...until I heard about the alternate route from Oloron-Sainte-Marie. I cant really seem to find a lot of information on this leg; its the last...
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    Mucho Deniro?

    el cheapo hey, I am new to this myself but most intelligent responses to your question (cost?) tend to land in this ballpark: 1 Euro/kilometer. This is handy as you can fine tune it to what exactly you plan to walk. Keep in mind everyone has a different idea of luxury and necessity and...
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    will walk may...many questions

    Hello, I just joined the forum and have a load of questions to ask. To start, I am coming to Biarritz from American at the very end of April. It sounds like I can take a bus from the airport to Bayonne and then a little train to SJPDP. I arrive in the afternoon and plan on getting from the...

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