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  1. drutherford520

    It's real now. ....

    Jen, I am also from Colorado and walked the Camino in August and September 2013. I learned a lot about the Camino and would be willing to share that info with you. I took a bed bug sheet and sleeping bag liner...no bed bug bites! I walked with others that were bitten badly. If you would like...
  2. drutherford520

    Crosses along the Camino

    Here are a few more taken in September 2013
  3. drutherford520

    Salceda Albergue

    I am currently walking the Camino Frances and have stayed in such great places from Municipal Albergues to Hotels. I walked into a town yesterday and decided not to push the extra distance. I will leave names out so that no one judges an establishment based on my experience. When I walked in...
  4. drutherford520

    Starting from SJPDP on the 29th!

    Jill, It was a pleasure running into you on the camino the last couple of days. I think the worse is behind us. I think they shoild build a larger dorm in orrison. The first day was a killer. Dan from Colorado
  5. drutherford520

    Starting from SJPDP on the 29th!

    Jill, By chase did you have a problem in SJPDP getting a room? Now that i looked at your picture I think it may have been you that came into the Hotel Camuo and was turned away. If so, i was the guy sitting in the parlor who help translate that there was no room left. Either way, i will see...
  6. drutherford520

    Starting from SJPDP on the 29th!

    Jill, I also will start early on the 29th of August from SJPdP. There are about 7 forum members starting that morning. See you on the trail... Dan from Colorado Buen Camino
  7. drutherford520

    Walking in August/September 2013

    Beeker40, I will be starting also on august 29th. I will fly out of sd on the 3rd of oct. I am sure are paths will cross. Buen Camino Dan from colorado Sent from my GT-N8013 using Camino de Santiago Forum mobile app
  8. drutherford520

    Leaving SJPDP Aug 28. Looking for a hiking buddy :)

    Christer, I will be leaving the same time you and another 198 (thanks David for the stats) pilgrims. See you there. I will be the guy with the backpack and walking poles....lol Dan from Colorado Sent from my GT-N8013 using Camino de Santiago Forum mobile app
  9. drutherford520

    Leaving SJPDP Aug 28. Looking for a hiking buddy :)

    Jessica, Have you tried looking at the calendar and sending pm's directly to the (4 or 5 I think) members registered to walk on the 28th. I will be there on the 28th but will start on the 29th. Are you planning on walking to Roncesvalles the first day? Dan from Colorado Sent from my GT-N8013...
  10. drutherford520

    Gender differences walking the Caminos

    Brigitte, Can you send me your packing list also? I tried to send you a pm but got a message telling me that i had to contact the system administrator. I also live in Colorado and i'm leaving on the 26th, 24 days 17 hours and 18 minutes....not counting. I will not start walking until the...
  11. drutherford520

    Do I need to make a reservation in St. Jean?

    I was just as concerned as you about making the reservation. I started checking and found most of the hotels full. I found one that still had a room and i booked it. It is the only reservation i will make for my trip. I leave a couple weeks in front of you. Buen Camino Sent from my...
  12. drutherford520

    Greetings from Glasgow

    Damian, Welcome my fellow civil servant. This will be my first camino also. My suggestion is to read everything that comes in new. Almost every question i've had has been asked and answered in the last couple weeks. Those that have not I found by searching. You have plenty of time. I too...
  13. drutherford520

    Backpacks and poles = check or carry on?

    Debble, As i see it, we can plan all we want. It's going to come down to the new security guard who hasn't had a chance to learn all the gray areas and how to deal with them. I also am leaving from the US in late August on my first camino. I also will start in sjpdp. I'm staying in sjpdp for...
  14. drutherford520

    Best Value Backpack

    To all the posts regarding the best value backpack. I thought i was ready with the kelty backpack i used for hiking while on hunting trips. I decided to break down after reading all of the posts regarding REI. I went to REI and told the sales person in the backpack section what i was doing -...
  15. drutherford520

    Best Value Backpack

    Ruth, Sorry for intruding on your messaging regarding backpacks, but i noticed Ruth indicated a departure of August 27th. I will be arriving in SJPDP on August 27th and departing on the 28th/29th. It would be nice to talk with someone who is going in the same time frame and who has traveled...
  16. drutherford520

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

    If you decide to start walking on the 28th from st jean, send me a post. I'm arriving on the 27th and will start on the 28th. Dan Sent from my GT-N8013 using Camino de Santiago Forum mobile app

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