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  1. Franco

    I have a problem

    Hi Ian what a coincidence!!! I have been planning my camino for a year now..I start on 26th April from SJPDP. I have been training well for 6 months. Low and behold last week my left knee started playing up. I have rested it etc etc and hope to God it will be ok soon cos I don't intend to cancel...
  2. Franco

    Finding a charity?

    Hi Serg I am using virginmoneygiving as my fundraising site. The charities I chose are listed on their Web page. Also I am in close contact with the jdrf and nystagmus charities and they are very supportive of my efforts. If u go to virginmoneygiving and type in Franco Ciavatta u can see how...
  3. Franco

    Finding a charity?

    Hi Serg, I am not from the USA I live in the UK Wales. I am starting my camino on the 26th April. I am raising money for the Juvenile diabetes research foundation, the nystagmus network and children in need. These conditions are very close to my heart cos they have affected my family...
  4. Franco

    Need help, I just lost my only child 3 months ago and feel called to the El Camino

    I'm sorry to read of ur story missing mike. Nothing anyone can say will ever take away your pain. Just remember you are not alone. My brother passed away in Spain tragically whilst we were on holiday together some years ago. I have never got over it. But time does help to ease the pain. I am...
  5. Franco

    Hoka One One - Podiatrist raved!

    Hi all I was seduced by the advertising and reviews for Hokas. Unfortunately having punched a pair of hoka one one tor summit mid boots I am definitely disappointed. The toe box is too small.they are not as waterproof as other types .I am going to stay with my mammuts that are more comfortable...
  6. Franco

    Be careful and listen to the locals!

    I've always had a problem with the saying " the camino will provide " it might lead certain persons to come unprepared in my humble opinion
  7. Franco

    Medical conditions

    Hi all I start my camino on 26th April from sjpp. I am an insulin depentant diabetic since 1971. It will certainly be a challenge for me.I am taking all my meds with me and I have to ensure I have lots of food on me at all times. My younger brother who was also a diabetic passed away in Spain...
  8. Franco

    Brush for cleaning mucky boots

    Hi all don't know if this is a stupid question but do they provide cleaning facilities in the albergues for mucky boots? Otherwise do I have to bring a brush with me to clean off my boots every evening? Many thanks. .Franc
  9. Franco

    Anyone doing the Camino in April 2016

    Hi I will be starting from SJPDP on the 26th April. Buen camino to all
  10. Franco

    Booked Flights, Reserved Orisson, and a new approach this time

    Hi what's a packa? Please
  11. Franco

    Booked Flights, Reserved Orisson, and a new approach this time

  12. Franco

    Taking photographs

    Hi I'm taking my Samsung smartphone with 64gb card plus a gopro silver 4 camera with 2 spare batteries and 2 x 64 gb cards . Gopro is very light even with spare batteries and takes good videos and photos . Costs about £250 here in uk
  13. Franco

    April /May/June 2016 Peregrinos - Camino Frances

    I arrive in sjpp on the 25th April and start camino on the 26th. Flying in from Stansted to Biarritz. Buen camino to all
  14. Franco

    Mary and Goody start walking May26

    Hi Mary I start my camino on 26th April after arriving on the 25th in sjpp.maybe our paths will cross. I have booked in for orrison for the 26th also. Hope we both have a buen camino ☺.rgds. ..franc
  15. Franco

    Booked & Paid

    Just had reply from orisson with payment details.don't have PayPal account but it was easy to pay with mastercard also got email receipt straight away so booked for 26th April 2016!!!. That's a load off my mind cos it wasn't easy to book. At least my first camino stop is sorted! !!!
  16. Franco

    Refugio Orrison booked!!

    Oh I see, only problem is they replied to my email asking for booking but they didn't ask for payment when they replied. I'm still confused
  17. Franco

    Refugio Orrison booked!!

    I had reply from orisson via email but they don't say whether I'm booked in or not? And I haven't received PayPal receipt either so I'm a little confused .How does one get a PayPal receipt anyway?
  18. Franco

    Refugio Orrison booked!!

    Hi frank I will be starting on the 26th April. Have emailed orisson about booking for that evening but as yet no have no reply? Anyway Buen camino to you and perhaps our paths will cross.rgds..franco
  19. Franco

    No going back now! !!

    Thanks for the link robo and thanks to all for your replies. I suppose if I'm using the wifi in the albergues and hostels it would limit the data usage anyway. Forgive my ignorance I'm just not tech savvy enough I guess!!!
  20. Franco

    No going back now! !!

    Thanks sYates. I think it's possible to buy one on Internet otherwise I wonder if possible in sjpp?

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