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  1. janeen

    Credencial Question

    The credential that you get at tge pilgrams office in St Jean Pied De Port have alot more space. If you run out you can use the front and back cover.
  2. janeen

    For those who have walked the Camino 2 or more times

    I've walked the camino frances twice and found the second time to be totally different. I met different people, stayed in different places, noticed different things and it was still amazing. Do it , you won't regret it.
  3. janeen

    How do you fix a stage miscalculation?

    Spreadsheets are great only if they allow some flexibility and spontaneity
  4. janeen

    Just wondering, did anyone ever walk for a deceased pet/animal?

    I personally feel you walk the camino for yourself. It facilitates reflection and healing in your life. People and pets are apart of that reflection and healing. Buen camino
  5. janeen

    Lightweight Tent Recommendations

    Zpack is online pricey but worth it. I've just brought the duplex 2 person and it's only around 659 grams
  6. janeen

    Family want to track my route

  7. janeen

    Family want to track my route

    There is an app called polar steps which is what I used.My sister wanted to keep an eye on where I was as she was worried I was walking alone. It uses sattelite to track where you are. You can also add photos to it and comments and people can comment back on it. At the end they will make it into...
  8. janeen

    Do albergues refuse the pilgrims who don't carry their packs

    I believe municipal albergues dont accept backpacks that are transported. If sent there they get dropped off at another place for pickup. This could be a cafe or another albergue. They will accept the pilgram though.
  9. janeen

    Walking a Camino is a Very Selfish Act - Isn't it?

    I don't think its selfish at all. Why is it considered selfish to look after your self? You cant pour from an empty cup.
  10. janeen

    Disparaging "The Way"

    My introduction to the camino was through shirley maclaine book Camino.I read that book when it came out in the 80s because I had read everything else she had written. I didnt particularly like the book but the parts where she talked about walking on the camino spoke to me. I wasnt a hiker, had...
  11. janeen

    Non-religious staying at Auberges

    The albergues are for anyone who is walking the camino. The credential also makes a wonderful keepsake at the end. I have walked the Camino all 800km and didn't even enter the cathedral at the end in Santiago. Formal religion is not my thing, i would rather feel God, the universe or whatever...
  12. janeen

    Walking the CF for the Second Time?

    The second time I walked the camino was so different to the first. I wasnt the same person as i was 3 years before. I saw things i had missed remembered some places and saw it through different eyes. Also the people were new adding to a different experience. There are many caminos on the...
  13. janeen

    Importance of First Night's Stay

    I dont think it will matter. You will meet some people there but a lot of people you meet along the way on the trail.
  14. janeen

    Accomodation San Juan De Ortega

    San Juan becomes a bit of a bottle neck from memory and people start to worry about finding accomodation. I walked an extra 3 km which was an easy and beautiful walk to Ages and stayed at an slbergue called the hay loft. Ages in my opinion was a was a much nicer place to stay.
  15. janeen

    Hello

    Hi Janspex I'm going in Sept this year on my own. Second camino on my own. You will be fine. To be honest I think it's part of the process of facing your fears and overcoming them. You will feel so empowered by your trip. Most times you will have other pilgrams around and the odd time your on...
  16. janeen

    Have Decided to Start in St. Jean. How Do I Book a Bed at Refuge Orisson?

    Hi Debbye you did the right thing using the contact form. As it is the busy season it takes a while for them to get back to you. Sometimes it takes a few goes. I believe they already were fully booked up until early Sept but they also run Kayola which is 800 meters away so they may have a spot...
  17. janeen

    Difficulty in making a reservation at Refuge Orisson

    Sarah you may have to wait until you get there to decide. The pilgrams office will advise whether Napolean route is open and what weather is like. Napolean route is harder but you will be rewarded with beautiful views if it is not to misty. Even though this route is harder it is still quite...
  18. janeen

    Pilgrims Office of SJPP

    Hi Monasp thanks for all you do. See you on Sept 10th.‍♀️
  19. janeen

    Camino frances

    Hi Janeen from Victoria Australia. I'm walking Camino from St Jean Pied De Port on Sept 11th staying at Orrisson. Hope to meet some of you along the way.
  20. janeen

    Not getting my training time in....

    Hi jkberry (Jill), I am also booked in orrison on the 11th Sept and like yourself have not done the training i would like. This is my second camino last time ifinished in Burgos so have some idea of what to expect. Im from Australia its winter here so long distance walks are not to appealing in...

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