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  1. Trevor Batley

    Then and Now, First and Last

    And some not so permanent ones....
  2. Trevor Batley

    Pre-Booking Bag Transfer

    Express Bourricot (http://www.expressbourricot.com/luggage-transport/) have a service to send a bag from SJPdP to Santiago and store it for your arrival
  3. Trevor Batley

    Staying in touch while on the Camino

    I posted to a blog on blogspot.com for the wider group, including workmates etc., but my wife kept the closer group of friends/family updated via FB. I think the FB group got a better description/photos/etc., but the wider group did enjoy seeing the blog....
  4. Trevor Batley

    Rest days...

    We are also in the no rest days (except in Santiago, before heading on to Finesterre), but did a number of short days. Mainly into and/or out of Pamplona, Logrono, Burgos & Leon and when we were feeling less enthusiastic. This gave us time to look around and be tourists without getting too...
  5. Trevor Batley

    Judging Fitness Level

    And NOTHING will prepare you for steep downhill walking like walking down steep hills. I saw more people in trouble walking down steep hills than up. In actual fact there are lots of exercises you can do for strengthening the knees to handle downhill sections (I found lots of walking did the...
  6. Trevor Batley

    First time walker: what to bring

    Instead of a 2nd pair of shoes, consider sandals for the end of the day to air feet. If they are good walking sandals, you may even use those on the trail some days.
  7. Trevor Batley

    Best way to get from CDG airport, Paris to Bayonne

    We travelled from PARIS MONTPARNASSE station, which has multiple direct trains to Bayonne each day. Latest one showing at the moment is 17:22, with 3 seats available for 25 euro each. You can catch a train from CDG into Paris and across to Montparnasse. We stayed a few days in Paris, so this was...
  8. Trevor Batley

    Walking with a chronic foot issue

    I totally forgot the lacing :) It sounds like she used a similar lacing approach to mine. I use a 'Surgeon's knot' above the second loop to lock off the toe box and a Low-Cut Shoe Heel Lock at the top. http://www.backpacker.com/gear/common-hiking-boot-lacing-techniques And please ensure that...
  9. Trevor Batley

    Walking with a chronic foot issue

    I have Morton's Neuroma in both feet (but the left is much worse), and walked from SJPdP to Finesterre in Autumn 2016 (38 walking days). A number of years ago my podiatrist had me try some metatarsal pads and then gave me orthotics with custom pads for the neuromas. She also ensured that wore...
  10. Trevor Batley

    Backpack storage?

    Didn't you mean... Go to dinner, drink copious amounts of vino tinto, followed by an Orujo (or 2), return to albergue, brush your teeth, take off pants. Sleep. :)
  11. Trevor Batley

    Intro and question about mass...

    Just walking into the churches may bring experiences you didn't think of... We walked into Iglesia de Santa María La Mayor, in Belorado, and a priest was in the confessional. There were 3 Italian pilgrims (one blind), already in the church. When he noticed the blind pilgrim, he came out and...
  12. Trevor Batley

    Camino Frances Fall Scheduling

    And it doesn't always get cold towards the end of October... The 3 days we walked from Santiago to Fistera (29, 30 & 31 October 2016) were 26C (79F)! But the weather varies significantly between years (2016 appears to have been very dry and mild until late, compared to many other years). SJPdP...
  13. Trevor Batley

    From Paris to St. Jean Pied de Port?

    I would expect too early. We booked first class tickets for 39 euro when the specials came out 90 days before (we travelled 21 September 2016). I'm sure that the standard fare was below 30 euros at the time. But they don't last for long. As Gerard said, 'Put a mark on your calendar.' :) Buen Camino
  14. Trevor Batley

    Cash withdrawing machines (ATM) on the camino.

    Yes, the 'Old Town' does have some ATMs, but they are difficult to find. There are a number of banks with ATMs on Rua da Sena on the edge of the 'old town' (heading towards the railway station). Including Santander, that I personally found the easiest to use, were fairly common and they had no...
  15. Trevor Batley

    Camino Frances in April 2017

    A little late, but..... The train from Paris goes to Bayonne, where you can catch the train to SJPdP (no need for a taxi). The Airport is in Biarritz, so if you fly, you will need to get back to Bayonne by either taxi or train. There is also Express Burricott (http://www.expressbourricot.com/)...
  16. Trevor Batley

    News (2016) regarding Santa María de Eunate

    Note: Closed on Mondays.....
  17. Trevor Batley

    Are we ready?

    Never trust long range forecasts . It looks to be quite nice in SJPdP for the next few days. We are currently in Paris and travel to SJPdP tomorrow, and go directly to Roncesvalles on Thursday. Just a day behind you. We may meet along the way. Buen Camino TrevorB
  18. Trevor Batley

    Are we ready?

    Absolutely miserable. But the long range forecast for SJPdP & Roncevalles on the 22nd doesn't look so nice either. But, the weather will be what the weather will be, so we will take advice from the Pilgrims office and enjoy what we have :) Buen Camino
  19. Trevor Batley

    Are we ready?

    We are a few days ahead of you! We leave Melbourne Friday and expect to start walking from St Jean on 22nd. We are in no hurry, so we may well meet up :) Buen Camino
  20. Trevor Batley

    Wide Hips - Backpack for Women

    Definitely ask about the hip belts. I have an Aarn pack, and they have different size hip belts you can select, which can make a huge difference to support/comfort. (e.g. Pelvic Form Hipbelt (S) (L) ).

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