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  1. Rose Bishop

    Apologies... Power adaptor for Camino

    Hi Monya I walked in Aug-Sept last year 2013 and had an European adaptor but didnt need it as 2 prong SA plug worked in their plugs. Its less to carry! Buen Camino.
  2. Rose Bishop

    Are they real? Camino Blues

    Love your name, Tumbleweed!! In September this year, I walked for only 14 days from SJPDP to Burgos . Never did I realise what a profound effect it would have on me. Ive been decluttering my life and home. What a fabulous feeling!! I can go into our garden and sit and think...or sometimes, I...
  3. Rose Bishop

    Is September/October a good time to walk?

    Hi Tina - I started from SJPdP on 29 August 2013 and got to Burgos on 12 September as unfortunately only had 14 days to do this stretch. It was quite hot in the first week - 34oC days but cooled down nicely for the second week. If you start out early in the morning then you don't really have the...
  4. Rose Bishop

    Not a walker/hiker

    Hi Elaine from the most wonderful El Alberque de Zariquiegui about 10 kms out of Pamplona. This is my 4th day from St Jean PdP & its FANTASTIC! I was concerned about my plantar faciitus injury in my heel & general unfitness but it is amazing as to how ones body adapts.
  5. Rose Bishop

    Reservation made at Orisson, but.......

    Thanks so much for your advice...Ive now had a response that they are full on 29 and 30th...ll try my best to get a spot at Orisson on Thurs or will wait for Friday...
  6. Rose Bishop

    Reservation made at Orisson, but.......

    Hi Christer - only just picked up your message now...thanks for the info regarding Orisson. Ive had a reply from them that they are full on both Thurs 29 and Fri 30th... ll try to make a plan and get to sleep somewhere!!
  7. Rose Bishop

    Travelling from Biarritz to SJPDP?

    Hi there...How long will it take to get from Marble Arch to Stansted?? Ive got my boarding pass for Ryanair flight but havent booked in my backpack....(trying to save 25 pounds!) Do you think my walking poles are going to be allowed onto the plane as hand luggage or will they be seen as...
  8. Rose Bishop

    Reservation made at Orisson, but.......

    This forum is quite amazing with valuable feedback from past pilgrims ! Thanks so much. I spend hours in the evening going through postings etc... Ive asked my queries in another thread...but hope someone can help here too!! Am starting to feel rather nervous as Im unfortunately starting my...
  9. Rose Bishop

    Reservations at Refuge Orisson

    Im feeling concerned as have sent 3 emails trying to book a bed at Orisson next Thurs 29th August but havent had a reply....yet! Unfortunately Im starting my Camino with a foot injury, so I wont be able to manage the distance from SJPDP to Roncevaux. Is there anywhere else to sleep if there is...
  10. Rose Bishop

    Blackberry from South Africa

    Thanks so much for your advice...needing some practical tips please...how do I know whether my iphone is unlocked?! Where do I turn off the data roaming?
  11. Rose Bishop

    Blackberry from South Africa

    Im walking from SJPDP next week - Thurs 29 August. Coming from South Africa, I have a iphone 5 that I want to be able to send/receive watsapps to/from family and close friends...what is the best way to do this? Do I get a local sim card? Someone said to turn off all data bundles as that is what...
  12. Rose Bishop

    Starting from SJPDP on the 29th!

    Hi there - went onto the Orisson site and tried to book again...will hopefully get a reply tomorrow! Thanks for the heads up!
  13. Rose Bishop

    Starting from SJPDP on the 29th!

    Thanks so much for your insight....Im feeling more relaxed now! Youve reminded me to print my Ryanair boarding pass. Will do so now.
  14. Rose Bishop

    Starting from SJPDP on the 29th!

    Hi Ros...am coming from JHB South Africa and also starting from SJPDP on Thurs 29th. Where in Australia are you from? My sister lives in Melbourne!! Will look out for your camino badge and red Deutar pack!
  15. Rose Bishop

    Starting from SJPDP on the 29th!

    I sent an email...will try again!
  16. Rose Bishop

    Starting from SJPDP on the 29th!

    Hi Beeker....on Wed 28 Aug Im catching Ryanair from Stansted to Biarritz. Have you booked in your backpack? I didnt want to pay the extra pounds to book in luggage but now am fretting that it maybe too big to take on as hand luggage!? Its 35l backpack and will have 2 walking poles that collapse...
  17. Rose Bishop

    Starting from SJPDP on the 29th!

    Hi from Johannesburg...am also planning to start my Camino Frances on Thurs 29 Aug from SJPDP! Safe travels from Colorado. May see you on the way!
  18. Rose Bishop

    Starting from SJPDP on the 29th!

    Hi there Poshlloyd...how did you book for Orrison? Am also wanting to spend the 29th there!! On Wed 28th Im arriving in Biarritz around 3ish pm and catching the train from Bayonne to SJPDP. Thanks
  19. Rose Bishop

    Starting from SJPDP on the 29th!

    Hello from JHB...Im flying over to London on Tues 27 arriving Wed 28 and hope to start walking from SJPDP on Thurs 29th Are with others?...happy cycling...which route are you doing?
  20. Rose Bishop

    Travelling from Biarritz to SJPDP?

    Hi Christer...yes Im possibly on the same Ryanair flight?!I fly from Johannesburg on Tuesday evening arriving Wed morning - see an Aunt in London and get across to Stansted. Where are you coming from? Perhaps we can help each other find our way to SJPDP?!!

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