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  1. BandoGMG

    Hi from South Louisiana -- Our first Camino

    Sady and j-oneil Late August early Sept is a pretty time of year. I started off on my 1st camino this past Sept, from SJPP to Estella. I ran into a day of rain and mild weather. I will be returning this around the same time this year to finish. I had to return home 8 days in as my dad passed...
  2. BandoGMG

    Looking for people who may want to join me on the El Camino

    Hey JC, Another JC here from The Bronx. NYC if you dont kno The Bronx. Congrats and welcome to the forum. I walked this past Sept. Didnt get to finish. My dad passed away and had to return home. Trying to get back this coming Sept. If I can get my money situation together. You Will Meet Tons...
  3. BandoGMG

    Losing my dad while on El Camino

    Hey Stu Thanks man. I wish you well on your camino bro. If I could afford it, I would return to finish my Camino with you. It was a great expirence the few days I got to walk.
  4. BandoGMG

    Losing my dad while on El Camino

    Thank you all for your kind words and prayers.
  5. BandoGMG

    Losing my dad while on El Camino

    I had set out to walk mi camino on sept 11th instead of the 12th. I got to walk from Roncesvalles to Estella. I started walking in St Jean Pied de port but only got to Hunto and then took a taxi to Roncesvalles. Due to a very bad asthma attack. My dad lost his life the night I got to Puente la...
  6. BandoGMG

    Fired up and ready to go

    I leave Sunday night and get to Madrid the next morning. Will be taking train to Pamplona and continue to SJPP I will start from there Sept 12th... Will be taking my time And celebrate my 41st on the way. Can't wait. I will have My forum Badge PR Flag and USA flag. Buen Camino JOSE
  7. BandoGMG

    Best way to get from Madrid to SJPP

    Hello I've got a dumb question, since I've never been out of the US. I get in to madrid Sept 10th at 8:30a and have to catch A train at Puerta De Atocha at 11:35. I hear it's about an hour away from airport. I'm wondering if going thru customs Will take up more than an hour ? Please help
  8. BandoGMG

    1st Time Sept/Oct 2012 whole 800kms

    Chances are you might catch me and maybe pass me. I won't be rushing through since I'm allowing myself more than 60 days. Hope to see you I'll my forum badge. Buen camino
  9. BandoGMG

    1st Time Sept/Oct 2012 whole 800kms

    I bought my air line tkts today, fly into Madrid sept 10th 8am Will make my way to SJPdP that morning might start 9/11 or 9/12
  10. BandoGMG

    Great hiking tips

    Funny link stu. Hey I got my credentials today and am buying air tkts 2mm.
  11. BandoGMG

    Got my Credential!

    Got my credentials today. A bunch of emotions Have suddenly risen but am so looking forward to Doing this journey. I'm from ny too but will be walking.
  12. BandoGMG

    New to forum

    I will let you know when I get my itinerary settled early next week. I too am in no hurry to return to the states once I commense.
  13. BandoGMG

    New to forum

    Hey stu No problem in walking slow lol I've set out 60 days to enjoy and To finish the camino. Every plumber needs a helper and I already Have some know how.
  14. BandoGMG

    Starting My Pilgrimage in September

    Hey Steve Huge leap man congrats. I too will be on the camino in Sept I'm planing to walk it in 45/50 days. Maybe we'll run into each other.
  15. BandoGMG

    New to forum

    Hey Stu, I'm Jose (Puerto Rican living in the Bronx, NY) I too am planing to walk el camino from SJPP to Santiago also in Sept. Maybe we can start together if are dates match or meet up en el camino.
  16. BandoGMG

    1st Time Sept/Oct 2012 whole 800kms

    Thanks Vincent I wish I could leave today. But am preparing to leave earlier than I thought. Maybe beginning of Sept. A friend in Spain wants me to spend a week in Nov with him. And I think I would want to be closer to Santiago come Oct 22nd.
  17. BandoGMG

    1st Time Sept/Oct 2012 whole 800kms

    Ouroboros: cool, I don't have hard dates to when I'm leaving. I have to get my passport before I go buy airfare. I've been doing my homework, it's crazy you can fly to Barcelona and Pamplona thru Madrid, For less than just flying to Madrid direct. mariposa: congrats on your trip next June...
  18. BandoGMG

    1st Time Sept/Oct 2012 whole 800kms

    Thanks for the info and the link. Yeah I had notice I might fly into Pamplona And leave from Madrid.
  19. BandoGMG

    1st Time Sept/Oct 2012 whole 800kms

    I am waiting to get my passport before buying air travel. The cheapest I've seen is into Madrid or Paris. I am most likely fly in n out of Madrid to catch up with a friend who resides now in Spain. Thanks for the info about the closing towards end of Oct. Might start earlier then. My 41st is On...
  20. BandoGMG

    1st Time Sept/Oct 2012 whole 800kms

    Hello my name is Jose Luis (40). I'm PRican living in the Bronx, NY right now. Four months ago I quit smoking out the blue. 6 weeks ago after about 15 years of just drinking soda, mountain dew btw, I changed to water and at times juice. A few weeks ago I heard of a new book called a sense of...

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