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I'm writing this from Estella, five days into my Camino and I can echo the posts about mud, there's lots of it so bring poles to help with balance if you can. Also, there are a couple of diversions after Pamplona due to landslides which means a bit more road walking. That's less muddy but harder...
Re: IMPORTANT: Advice for pilgrims setting off in March 2013
Not at all Navarricano, your information is invaluable. Thank you so much.
I am leaving my home tomorrow and whilst I actually want to start in Roncesvalles, my train from Paris chucks me out at Bayonne so I'll need to go via SJPP...
I'm not sure if this has been mentioned but there is a website that may be helpful. The Man in Seat 61 covers rail travel worldwide and whilst it is predominantly for a UK market he does give useful tips if you're booking from outside Europe.
http://www.seat61.com/Spain-trains.htm# ...
I saw this film last year and it was a turning point. I decided in 2001 to walk the Camino but for 12 years I found reasons not to go.
There is much wisdom in Methodist_pilgrim.98 posts. I have been scared of living for far too long but after seeing the film I made the decision to go this...
Thank you. It sounds like it is do-able so long as I set off by around 2pm ish. I think I'll also see what the conditions are like, if it's a really murky day with poor visibility I may decide to wait until the next morning, if it's bright I will take advantage and get walking.
I have been...
Just a quick question but if I arrive in SJPP around midday would I be able to reach Valcarlos refuge that same afternoon? I am unsure what the distance is but I understand it to be a fairly gentle section.
I have just read all your wonderful and encouraging posts and I am in tears...
I have spent the last couple of months 'worrying' about the practical things, what to take, where to sleep, what brand is best, what to eat etc. Now that I have a good idea about those things I am turning to my inner...
12 years ago I promised myself to walk El Camino and over the years I have made many excuses not to go. Too scared I suppose. This year, since deciding to bite the bullet, my excitement has grown and I have loved planning my pilgrimage. Now, with just 3 weeks to go, I am losing heart. I know...
Then put your socks on but on different feet (well, your feet of course but right on left and vica-verca,
Ha ha, I love this humour. And now I shall never forget this piece of advice. Thank you David.
Thanks for all the replies, I am hoping that I'll meet up with some of you.
I am currently training hard. It involves laying out all the gear I'm taking and then removing one item. I do this everyday, removing anything I can manage without and allow myself a rest day now and again :D it's the...
Thank you. If blisters burst with continued walking then it does make sense to do it yourself in clean and hygienic conditions.
I have never heard of betadine so I shall look it up but would any antiseptic do, surgical spirits or tea tree oil for example? I am conscious that I will have to carry...
I have been reading the advice on blister prevention which is really useful but I am a bit confused about what to do once a blister appears. The general advice is to lance it but why would you do that? Doesn't it just make the area more painful and surely it fills with fluid again pretty...
Thank you for your responses. Obviously I don't need to worry. I booked my flights yesterday so it's all getting scarily and excitingly close!
Regards
Cate
I am starting the Camino Frances at Easter and I had naively assumed I could pick up a credential and a concha from the Pilgrim's Office at St Jean Pied de Port. Having read some of the other threads I am beginning to panic that I should have ordered one from my home country (UK). I do have a...
Hi, I am hoping to walk the Camino in the Spring and want to start during the Easter leave period but I am not sure if the refugios will be open over Easter. Can anyone advise me? Also I would start the first day from SJPP to Orisson/Roncesvalles at the end of March/first day of April 2013 so I...
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