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  1. J

    What a bunch we are!

    Kanga, you have hit the point exactly,and its gives people the chance that should they trust in the good of human nature they may be surprised and delighted to find most people are good , kind and helpful.
  2. J

    Food on the Camino.

    oh great tip,i will be trying that out.
  3. J

    Stuck in Hornillos with suspected shin splints

    dont panic,i had the dreaded shin splits and i am allergic to most of the recommended pain killers,very annoying !i used an ice bag when ever we stopped for a break,and just walked real slow,Nanc had a smart piece of advice in saying shorter and softer strides, best of luck,you can do it :)now...
  4. J

    Stuck in Hornillos with suspected shin splints

    thats smart advice Nanc, that and the repeated use of an ice pack got me through .
  5. J

    Maria y jesus alberque in pamplona

    yes, i would say so.i have stayed there a couple of times and found it busy,but very clean and comfy bunks are sectioned off in groups of 2 bunks which was nice.also good kitchen up stairs.and its just round the corner from from the lively bars and streets,
  6. J

    PLEASE get a BELL for your bike

    hi , you made some great points in your post i think.i have walked a few times on the camino frances,most of the bikers were great,and i know it may sound strange to say some of the bells were "get out of my way I am coming past " others sounded like" excuse me i am passing be careful " when...
  7. J

    Terrorism threat on the 25th?

    O oh dear what a shame that you even have to ask this question,but in my opinion if you continue to worry about this then you may never venture past your own door .try not to worry and enjoy the grand final leg of your journey,,i wish you safe and happy travelling.
  8. J

    Amazing Camino Ingles

    sounds like you could be walking at home;) hope to hear more when you get back,
  9. J

    Peaceloving American...

    My opinion for what its worth would be to agree with "grayland"i cant foresee a problem for anyone as long as they behave in a respectful and courteous manner most pilgrims i think will be happy to chat. I have found, if you are travelling alone or in a very very small group its an even better...
  10. J

    Thank you.

    your message made me smile,such a lovely post,i agree so many of the local people in the towns and villages we pass through are so good to us even when the language is a problem they will often guide/herd us like kids to the path we should take,glad you and your wife had a good time,
  11. J

    Weather in September/October

    hi , my sis and i started our walk 10thsept to mid oct,2014 and would say its a great time to walk it was warm but not roasting we saw the amazing sunflowers we did wear a fleece or light jacket in the mornings or evenings,and as for the final stages it looks like Ireland for a reason,ie it...
  12. J

    Is the Camino losing its identity

    short sweet and to the point,perfect!maybe there is a need to just remind also respect and a smile to all you meet ,,oh and a cheery buen camino .
  13. J

    dreadful walk,awful people,

    where are you now ?hope you are having fun,and i am going AGAIN to spain my sis n bro and my mum n dad,,dad has done a couple of stages and mum bless her has listened to hours ,days and months of camino this that n the rest,so she quietly said when we discussed going again that she thought she...
  14. J

    dreadful walk,awful people,

    excellent reply,,so much so that i too feel driven to again stomp on those tracks and trails in only a couple of weeks time,,,
  15. J

    Bed situation Ponferrada to Santiago "Just fine"

    please do try to report back,it would be great to hear,but most importantly enjoy your self,
  16. J

    Accomodation...or lack of

    please do report back,i am heading out the 2nd week of june and dont want to book ahead if i can avoid it, only going for a short time and prob will start in pampalona this time,so look forward to seeing how you find things, have a great time,
  17. J

    Underwear - please no boxers

    i do see what you are talking about BUT certain amounts (I might say large amounts )of dignity does get a little bit lost, you will find yourself in lots of situations whereYOU and your fellow walkers are dressing/undressing , showering in albergues with no curtains,men and women having to pop...
  18. J

    It's today, my very favourite day

    thank you for the very positive attitude,i for one always prefer to go with a rough idea of where we may sleep and would rather not book ahead,am heading out the 2nd week in june and hope to just play it by ear,but semi confidant as i am that all will be well it was still great to hear your...
  19. J

    Underwear - please no boxers

    laughing at the memory of my sis n i trying to shh and whisper and to keep the giggles inside, it is as you rightly say( the loudest human activity)luckly the only one to give us dirty looks in the morning when we complained about the noise everyone was making getting up was our dad !!ps we...
  20. J

    dreadful walk,awful people,

    fantastic,:)eurovision worthy

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