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  1. Bill_R

    Camino Frances first of July 2014

    We have a hotel room for the 6th and 7th in Pamplona and May decide to have a run but looking forward to the food very much Buen Camino Bill
  2. Bill_R

    Camino Frances first of July 2014

    Just wanted to drop a quick note that we leave for Paris next Monday and will start from SJPDP on July 4 (hope I can find a bottle of Bud somewhere). This Forum has been invaluable through out the entire planning stage so thanks to all for posting here
  3. Bill_R

    Young & Determined

    I am traveling with my three sons 23, 21, & 20 so looking forward to sharing this experience with them Buen Camino Bill
  4. Bill_R

    July 2014!

    My sons and I will be leaving out of SJPDP on July 4 so keep an eye out for four of us Buen Camino Bill
  5. Bill_R

    Leaving SJPDP first of July

    Trying to get an idea of how the day will go: what time do most start walking? Is food usually provided by the albuergue? (Sp) I understand the midday meal is the largest with a light diner later but what time is lunch and what time is the siesta? Should we have lunch on the trail or plan to be...
  6. Bill_R

    Mental Health Issues

    My Doctor asked if any of my family also suffered from mental illness? I replied," I rather think they enjoy it"
  7. Bill_R

    Mental Health Issues

    I have suffered sever depression brought on by social anxiety for years. I am now down to 1/3 of my anti anxiety medications previously prescribed ... My secret, exercise. I now work out three times a week at a gym and currently am training for the walk. I would not be so cavalier as to think...
  8. Bill_R

    Sleeping Bag Liners

    Thank you, I still have about six weeks to go, but the jitters have already started. Buen Camino Bill
  9. Bill_R

    Sleeping Bag Liners

    I have a related question, do the albergues provide pillows should I bring a pillow cover or purchase a travel pillow? Buen Camino Bill
  10. Bill_R

    Smart Packing and Unexpected Backpack Items

    I too have a solar charger for my iPhone and sons Gopro camera hope it works for us Buen Camino Bill
  11. Bill_R

    The Best Bits to Miss!

    My sons and I will be doing the Frances at the same time as you in fact we have hotel reservations for the 5th and 6th in Pamplona. 90 % chance we won't attempt to run w the bulls but you never know. Buen Camino Bill
  12. Bill_R

    First Camino Panic attack

    I am not leaving till first of July but already pouring over the forums, hiking every day and generally stressing about everything. I think this is pretty natural; and while I'm a bit OCD, my three companions, my sons, are like meh, what ever. What you said is true, life is short, and this trip...
  13. Bill_R

    From Missouri to St. Jean Pied de Port in September 2014

    All of this talk has given me itchy feet I think I'll try to get a walk in early before the Mothers Day festivities begin Cheers Buen Camino Bill
  14. Bill_R

    From Missouri to St. Jean Pied de Port in September 2014

    Oh and we fly to Paris then take train to St Jean to begin the walk. We have 45 days allotted so when the boys get home they only have about a week before school resumes Buen Camino Bill
  15. Bill_R

    From Missouri to St. Jean Pied de Port in September 2014

    We are planning the French route through Pamplona and taking an extra day to either (use good sense) and watch the running of the bulls, or (go for it all) and actually run. Buen Camino Bill
  16. Bill_R

    From Missouri to St. Jean Pied de Port in September 2014

    My oldest son studied abroad in Netherlands and Belgium two years ago. That is where he first heard about The Camino. He showed me the movie, The Way, and I thought, what a wonderful way to bond with my sons as they are becoming adults themselves and will be starting families of their own in the...
  17. Bill_R

    From Missouri to St. Jean Pied de Port in September 2014

    Good Morning! My sons are 23, 21 and 20 As far as training, I am the one that is challenged, LOL. I'm 53 with arthritic knee, and diabetes (on insulin Pump). I have a park near my home that is 4 mi and I am training up to four trips round. The biggest challenge is carb load before exercise and...
  18. Bill_R

    Hanging your 'drawers' out for the world to see!

    Do the albergues have actual washing machines or do we just use a bucket and soap? Buen Camino Bill
  19. Bill_R

    First timers starting SJPDP first of July

    How difficult is it to charge a cell phone in the evening? Are there ample outlets? Will it be stolen? Wanting to document our trip on Face Book so how readily is wifi available Thanks for the feedback in advance Buen Camino Bill
  20. Bill_R

    From Missouri to St. Jean Pied de Port in September 2014

    Where in Missouri? My sons and I are in St. Louis training for. July Camino Buen Camino Bill

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