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  1. billvinhage

    Class of 2016

    Greetings! I will be walking from Saint Jean, with reservations at Orrison on August 16th. So looking forward to the entire experience and making lifelong friends with another camino family!
  2. billvinhage

    LIVE from the Camino Song for the Camino

    I'm a working musician and wrote a couple of songs inspired by my 2 Caminos in 2013 and 2015. (I'll be back on the Camino Frances August 16th starting in St. Jean). Here are the links for your listening pleasure. Navarra Sunrise https://soundcloud.com/billvinhage/06-navarra-sunrise/s-NvLXr...
  3. billvinhage

    Passport/credential?

    IT was specific to the church.......it's too bad if it won't be accepted. IT was very nice and available for a donation.....this new rule seems to be very selfish in my opinion. What possible motive could there be, it's just paper after all.
  4. billvinhage

    Passport/credential?

    Last time I walked, I got a very nice Credencial from the Church of St. James in Madrid for a very small donation. Will this be valid given the new rules?
  5. billvinhage

    Would you recommend continuing to the ocean after Santiago?

    Yes by all means! The Costa del Morte is well worth some time at the end of the Camino. After completing the full Camino Frances, I toured the area for several days with The Little Fox house (http://www.thelittlefoxhouse.com/) as my home base. It was the perfect way to wind down before returning...
  6. billvinhage

    bed bugs 2013

    I just finished the CF on Sep 25, I was spared but MANY were not. Bedbugs are slive and well on the Camino.
  7. billvinhage

    pilgrims in north central florida

    Hi Mike, Bill from Bradenton here. I am in St. Jean and starting tomorrow. You can follow me at www.bvinhagecamino.bligspot.com I return to Tampa Bay on Oct 9 and would be happy to sit down with you and give you my perspective. In the meantime this forum is great use it!
  8. billvinhage

    Reservations at Refuge Orisson

    Email is best with them....
  9. billvinhage

    Suddenly getting arch pain - what to do?

    FWIW I had a bad case of Plantar Faciatis and chose to see a Chiropractor who also specialized in sports medicine. Painful therapy stripping out the plantar tendons at first coupled a with cold laser therapy and ultrasound. Was back on my feet pain free very quickly.
  10. billvinhage

    Class of 2013

    Well after 18+ months of planning the day is finally here! Tomorrow morning I leave for the airport to begin my Camino in Saint Jean. I cannot thanks the members of this forum enough for their sage counsel and kind words of encouragement. Your help was invaluable and I am in your debt; when I...
  11. billvinhage

    List your pilgrim blog URL Here - we want to read your story

    http://www.bvinhagecamino.blogspot.com
  12. billvinhage

    Class of 2013

    Dave I am scheduled to start on the, 23rd first night at Orisson Sent from my SGH-T889 using Camino de Santiago Forum mobile app
  13. billvinhage

    Backpacks… Do I try overhead or as checked luggage?

    Cardboard Box - checked luggage - buy insurance.
  14. billvinhage

    Shipping Stuff Ahead

    I will be starting fron SJPD on 8/23 and want to take my supplements along the way but necessarily carry it all from the beginning. Thinking about shipping ahead to Burgos, Astorga & SDC to minimize the weight. Is t has is possible and what are the addresses an correct way to label the packages...
  15. billvinhage

    whos hiking the camino de santiago from st jean on August 19

    I am starting from SJPD on 8/23 first night at Orisson...se you all there. Buen Camino Sent from my SGH-T889 using Camino de Santiago Forum mobile app
  16. billvinhage

    Cell phones and sim cards in Europe

    Can one get a Sim Card in St. Jean (France) with great rates that will function in Spain as well at the same rates?
  17. billvinhage

    September 1 2013 Companion

    Robin...check out flying into Dublin and flying Ryanair to Biaritzz/Bayonne....it was the most direct and economic way that I found.
  18. billvinhage

    Where are all the Americans???

    I am an American in my early 50's and will be embarking on my first Camino on Aug 23rd from SJPDP. I would have loved to do this before know but had neither the time nor money to do it. This has been an interesting thread. For those that I meet, I hope that if you must judge me, that you will do...
  19. billvinhage

    Weather in September? Sleeping bag or liner?

    I will be starting from SJPDP on Aug 23rd and have decided on a bag rated to 45 F. Perhaps our paths will cross......
  20. billvinhage

    RyanAir Boarding Passes paper size

    Based on the numerous posts about RyanAir's attention to detail in enforcing their policies, in abundance of caution, I've gotten a reem of A4 paper just to be certain........now I have a lifetime supply! LOL!!

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