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  1. pilgrimadam

    Camino de Santiago in less than 4 minutes

    This is a 3 minute video which is put together with sets of 25 photos taken each day while my wife and I trekked 500 miles through France and Spain along the Camino de Santiago for our honeymoon in May and June 2014. Edited and shot by Adam and Liz Pelletier.
  2. pilgrimadam

    Hi I am starting my Camino in Roncesvalles on 6th May 2015, It's my first. Any tips?

    Pack as light as possible.
  3. pilgrimadam

    sandals vs boots

    What works for me might not work for you. :) I hiked May/ June 2014 from SJPP to Santiago in Chaco sandals paired with a light weight synthetic sock. This worked great for me. My wife followed a similar formula and neither of us had any foot issues to speak of. We also carried 6kg packs...
  4. pilgrimadam

    Where to stay in SJPP

    Thank you for your suggestions we are now booked and ready to go.
  5. pilgrimadam

    Where to stay in SJPP

    Any suggestions on where to stay in SJPP on or around May 16, 17 and 18. We tried L'Esprit du Chemin, but they're fully booked.
  6. pilgrimadam

    Packing List Camino Frances Mid May (Honeymoon)

    Now that's good advice! I also really appreciate the gear advice, I'll check out the Houdini wind shirt I like the sound of that.
  7. pilgrimadam

    May 2014

    We are getting married in early May in Portland Maine and by mid may we will be starting our Camino in SJPP.
  8. pilgrimadam

    Packing List Camino Frances Mid May (Honeymoon)

    Thanks for the advice. The mylar/space blanket is only for use in an outdoor emergency.
  9. pilgrimadam

    Packing List Camino Frances Mid May (Honeymoon)

    Thank you! And I agree about the PJs :-)
  10. pilgrimadam

    Packing List Camino Frances Mid May (Honeymoon)

    Hello CISSA69, Thank you for the gear advice and for our very first round of marriage counseling!
  11. pilgrimadam

    Packing List Camino Frances Mid May (Honeymoon)

    Hi Anniesantiago, My experience with Frogg Toggs has been positive. I used them on the Appalachian Train in 2000 and for various other adventures since then. My current rain suit is a few years old and still works very well, however I am not sure if in that time they have made any updates that...
  12. pilgrimadam

    Packing List Camino Frances Mid May (Honeymoon)

    Hi Sruyantra, The sandals I am packing might very well be made of rubber or latex. I'm not sure I bought the cheapest pair I could find at Old Navy and modified them into a huarache. Hope this link helps http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=16727&vid=1&pid=568295022
  13. pilgrimadam

    Packing List Camino Frances Mid May (Honeymoon)

    Hi Larry, Your post scored some major points with my wife :-) I do have extra space in my pack to account for any extra gear to help out if needed. She is packing in a similar style to myself and is also an experienced backpacker, but its always best to be prepared for anything. We're not...
  14. pilgrimadam

    Packing List Camino Frances Mid May (Honeymoon)

    Hello Everyone, My wife and I booked our flights and are excited to be spending our honeymoon on the Camino Frances starting in SJPP in mid May. Listed below is a packing list I put together. I am confident in the gear listed as I have used most of it on various long distance backpacking...
  15. pilgrimadam

    How do people get to SJPP to start

    Hello fellow pilgrims my wife and I were wondering is there a bus or train running someplace between San Sebastian and SJPP? We will be traveling in mid May
  16. pilgrimadam

    Class of 2014

    Thank you Rosemary. Hope to see you too!
  17. pilgrimadam

    Border crossing France into Spain

    Hello, What are the formalities when crossing the border from France into Spain, passport control etc... We are US citizens.
  18. pilgrimadam

    Sleeping bag on the Camino Francés in May

    Thank you for the information it is very helpful. Did you encounter any serious bedbug issues?
  19. pilgrimadam

    Class of 2014

    Hello everyone this is Adam and Liz. We are planning to start our walk sometime early May, 2014 from SJPP, France.
  20. pilgrimadam

    Sleeping bag on the Camino Francés in May

    What is a good temperature rating for a sleeping bag on Camino Francés in May?

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