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  1. Melanie McMillan

    How do you pay along the Camino?

    I am a Canadian leaving in less than two weeks. Would love to hear from fellow Canucks who have recently walked about ATM experiences. I am only comfortable with 200-300 euros on me at one time. Credit cards can be cancelled and replaced if lost or stolen....once cash is gone...it's GONE...
  2. Melanie McMillan

    How do you pay along the Camino?

    Did you have any trouble finding atm machines and were you able to use a bank card or was it a credit card? I'm Canadian and heading over in less than two weeks.
  3. Melanie McMillan

    How Busy will this be?

    Starting SJPP to wherever! Only have until the 20th of July to walk. Would like to get to Leon....but trying to just get it in my head to go as far as I comfortably can. Go back and finish next year.
  4. Melanie McMillan

    How Busy will this be?

    I am walking part of the Camino Frances starting June 27 and had heard that 2x the people registered in the month of May alone as compared to last year? My concern is being able to find a decent place to stay if you aren't the first one in line? I'm not worried about the crowds on the...
  5. Melanie McMillan

    Stopping in Roncesvalles... or not

    Good Morning...when are you leaving from SJPP? I start walking on the 27th and stopping in Orisson for the night.
  6. Melanie McMillan

    I'll walk with you...

    I emailed Orisson the second time in French (copy and pasted translation) and received an answer within 48 hrs....it's seems to make a difference?
  7. Melanie McMillan

    I'll walk with you...

    Leaving SJPP on June 27.....will walk with anyone who would like a partner in camino!
  8. Melanie McMillan

    Orisson reservations

    I emailed them last Sunday and again Thursday evening....still no reply. I have heard you need to be patient....just hope I don't lose out!
  9. Melanie McMillan

    Comment by 'Melanie McMillan' in media 'Go and do...because life won't wait'

    June 27-July 2?. Can't wait....life is too short to miss out on opportunities such as these!!
  10. Melanie McMillan

    More Questions from a Rookie Planning His Walk

    Forgot to mention this: I watched a video recently...the gentleman was explaining about packing his "pack". His came with a large "sac" that he could put the pack in. He put all his extra stuff in with the pack and put it through as checked baggage. I'm guessing things such as walking poles...
  11. Melanie McMillan

    Comment by 'Melanie McMillan' in media 'Orission'

    Congratulations...that will be me the end of June this year!!!
  12. Melanie McMillan

    More Questions from a Rookie Planning His Walk

    Leaving Toronto June 25 and flying to Pamplona....returning July 24. Finishing up flight details tomorrow. I live just outside Windsor, ON. Reading has helped me become so well informed as well as a wonderful lady I met in March at the Toronto Camino Pilgrims Meeting.....best thing I ever...
  13. Melanie McMillan

    More Questions from a Rookie Planning His Walk

    I have several books on the Camino that at ebooks...you are very welcome to them. Just bought another...Let me know!!!
  14. Melanie McMillan

    More Questions from a Rookie Planning His Walk

    It's an ebook...I can email it to you if you like. No biggie!! BTW..I work on an assembly line...I tell my co workers what I am doing and they look at me like I am nuts. Have been asked if I was having a "mid life crisis"... My reply..."Probably, but this is much more interesting and I...
  15. Melanie McMillan

    More Questions from a Rookie Planning His Walk

    I have a ton of books and watched lots and lots of videos....I'm going to reread To Walk Far and Carry Less...it's all about what to pack, bring, etc. I have several ebooks I can share with you if you like!! Do we all lose our minds when we hit 50? LOLOL
  16. Melanie McMillan

    More Questions from a Rookie Planning His Walk

  17. Melanie McMillan

    More Questions from a Rookie Planning His Walk

    Thanks for the advice Dutch!!! I'll just leave them be!!
  18. Melanie McMillan

    More Questions from a Rookie Planning His Walk

  19. Melanie McMillan

    More Questions from a Rookie Planning His Walk

    Shoes...just picked up some at Canadian Tire...I'm going to gradually break them in. I originally bought boots for ankle and foot stability (I work on an automotive assembly line so I have terrible feet) . I spoke to my Chiropractor about this and he said boots aren't really necessary. Make...
  20. Melanie McMillan

    More Questions from a Rookie Planning His Walk

    I am planning to walk end of June to end of July. I have already bought my shoes (hikers) and pack and getting poles soon. I'm going to start hiking the provincial parks and anything else I can NOW to see how well I can get used to the weight of a pack and see how my shoes and socks fair out...

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