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  1. Jellycat

    Which route to go?

    Oo, so sorry to hear about your Dad's back Una. Finisterre is lovely too, and the lighthouse is well worth a visit. Hope you have a lovely couple of days together and as you say, you can do Muxia another time
  2. Jellycat

    Which route to go?

    Hi Una, I agree with Wayfarer that Muxia is a lovely place to finish the camino. I actually walked from SdC to Muxia this year but did SdC to Finesterre 4 years ago and I found both routes to be lovely and peaceful, beautiful walking through long stretches of natural landscapes and with some...
  3. Jellycat

    Shoes, Sandals and ?

    You can't beat Crocs - I've tried everything over the years (and two Caminos) and for evening wear, showers and replacement walking shoes (when you've got wet socks/boots for e.g. like when I fell through ice into an ice cold river!) they're spot on. I walked 10km in them one day - no issues at...
  4. Jellycat

    a quick question from a first timer

    Don't worry about the 2 stamps thing, if you're a bona fide pilgrim and have walked a fait chunk of the camino they won;t even look at your passport that closely. They will now instinctively. I don;t know anyone who's had to prove that in Santiago or had any issues and I've completed the CF...
  5. Jellycat

    Shoes, Sandals and ?

    PS I posted this before seeing the above comment by AnnieSantiago! Croc knockoffs probably OK for everything but lengthy walking distances to be fair....
  6. Jellycat

    Shoes, Sandals and ?

    Crocs. Crocs Crocs. I've done the Camino twice, didn't take them the first time, but made darned sure I did the second time having seen other people using them and realising how brilliant they were. I have used Teva etc before but for me I love Crocs because: 1. Absurdly light and can just be...
  7. Jellycat

    What Albergues and experiences meant the most to you?

    I'm just back from my 2nd Camino and this time round I would say the one that stood out as La Faba Albergue. Not only is the location absolutely beautiful with spectacual views across both sides of the hill (breaks up the uphill walk to Cebriero and so much lovelier a spot I think) but it is...
  8. Jellycat

    Its NOT a 'real' Camino experience if . . .

    PS I have no idea why my post appeared in huge text and shouty capitals - please don;t judge me, it was unintentional!
  9. Jellycat

    Its NOT a 'real' Camino experience if . . .

    Reading these posts just makes me think of that old phrase ' “YOU CAN’T REALLY UNDERSTAND ANOTHER PERSON’S EXPERIENCE UNTIL YOU’VE WALKED A MILE IN THEIR SHOES” It is so easy to form opinions of others without knowing anything about them - we're all guilty of it sometimes, whether you're a...
  10. Jellycat

    Second Camino - ideas for avoiding trying to recreate the first?

    Yes, I'm sure some things will be absent or changed and there will be new things that make this one special, in different ways. One thing I'm hoping will be the same however is my total absence of blisters last time - however that might really be a bit too optimistic! Thank you for your...
  11. Jellycat

    Second Camino - ideas for avoiding trying to recreate the first?

    Ha! I love that waveprof! What a great story. Thanks for your thoughts everyone. I think I know deep down that it will be OK and probably a lot more than that. It will be different but I'll have fond memories too and I'll enjoy them. Some places, parts of the path I can't wait to return to. I...
  12. Jellycat

    My Heart Longs for the Camino...

    You've described very eloquently the fact that the Camino is far more than just undertaking the walk itself. It is part of you after you return home and never leaves you, but it also becomes part of you as soon as you read/learn about it and decide you are going to undertake it one day. I hope...
  13. Jellycat

    Second Camino - ideas for avoiding trying to recreate the first?

    Hi, I did my first Camino (Frances) four years ago in 2011 and it was as perfect as it could possibly have been. Other than the usual aches and pains and occasional tears, I had the most incredible 5/6 weeks of my life. The weather was beautiful, very warm and sunny for March, I met incredible...
  14. Jellycat

    Last min decisions

    Hi Jim, Many suggestions put forward already, but here are my thoughts based on my last Camino in 2011. I'm setting off 9th/10th March. I don;t think you ned to worry TOO much about the weight as it sounds like you're pretty light at the moment (10% of bodyweight recommended?). If you're...
  15. Jellycat

    Setting off from SJPP on 8th March

    Not counting on anything - just being optimistic and balancing out the rather gloomy prediction posted earlier! Not a darned thing we can do about the weather anyway, it will be what it will be and I'm ready for it :O)
  16. Jellycat

    Setting off from SJPP on 8th March

    Heh - good weather forecast ahead!! http://www.accuweather.com/en/fr/saint-jean-pied-de-port/161867/daily-weather-forecast/161867?day=11
  17. Jellycat

    Setting off from SJPP on 8th March

    It will! (bringing my extra warm down jacket with me just in case though!) I think it's getting all the rubbish weather out of the way before I arrive, very considerate....
  18. Jellycat

    Setting off from SJPP on 8th March

    Hi Peter. Apologies, I've only just logged on for the first time in a week or so. You've had good advice above, but I would just add that I walked the Camino 4 years ago at a very similar time of year and it was easy to find a bed in St Jean - it will be relatively quiet (although I suspect a...
  19. Jellycat

    Orrison to Roncesvalles bail out location?

    Try not to put yourself under pressure if you can. You'll know what to do when you get there, have checked the weather out, listened to advice and chatted with other pilgrims. The main thing is to enjoy the experience and immerse yourself in whichever path you take. The Valcarlos route (starts...
  20. Jellycat

    New Year. Day one. Start Counting everyone!

    35 days until I start walking from St Jean - I can't believe how soon that is - am counting the days....

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