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  1. kinnear

    Last minute thoughts on clothes

    I leave from SJPdP on 24 September, flying into Paris early next week. I have my pack largely organised however I will be walking slowly and may add additional routes since my return date is 12 November so there is likely a change in weather over that time. I will be wearing light hiking...
  2. kinnear

    Extra cushioning in shoes

    I'm doubting my choice of footwear 10 weeks out from my Camino and welcome advice. Ten years ago, I walked in Asics Trail shoes Duomax two sizes bigger than usual and they were great - no blisters etc. Well...I did discover a stress fracture injury once I was home! I have bought a similar...
  3. kinnear

    Android travel diary

    I want to start documenting my camino preparation and my camino walk for mysr6lf and interested family and friends. Recommendations for a suitable app etc please?
  4. kinnear

    Train tickets on sale today?

    I've received a notice of a one day sale of train tickets. NZs time zone is ahead of the rest of the world so I can book later today. Any advice to get from sjpdp from Paris. The tickets are non refundable. I'm leaving Paris 21 September
  5. kinnear

    Best bank cards

    Hi all. I'm wondering what bank cards people from NZ use. There is a Visa card called Loaded. Anyone used it or alternative suggestions. Thanks.
  6. kinnear

    Realistic timeframe

    I realise this is asking how long is a piece of string however...given that it looks like I need to book a return ticket here goes... a realistic date for the return I'm a small ( short steps!) moderately fit 67 year old female. Arrive in Paris 19th and then start 23 September from sjpdp...
  7. kinnear

    One way ticket

    Just a thought. I have booked a one way ticket to Paris from New Zealand and hope to leave buying the return flight until I'm near the end of my walk to Santiago de Compostela. I want to rest in Finis Terre and also have some days in Paris before leaving. Obviously, there's no guarantee I...
  8. kinnear

    Where to stay in SJPDP

    I have emailed beilari.aterpea and L'Esprit du Chemin for availability of a bed prior to my start from SJPDP on 23 September. Any recommendations about which is best or alternatives appreciated. Thus far it looks loke I will be taking the train on the 21st from Paris after staying two nights...
  9. kinnear

    Where to stay in Paris relatively cheaply

    Solo pilgrim female 60s flying into Paris probably jetlagged and need one or two nights Pilgrim-style (basic/cheap) accommodation in Paris prior to starting el Camino from SJPDP. Suggestions? Aware I'll have only Camino attire but would like to have a day to be in Paris!
  10. kinnear

    SJPDP 23 September 2017

    Hi there I'm flying into Paris from New Zealand leaving September 18, hoping to find a convent or hostel for a night or two in Paris, train to SJPDP and overnight at Orisson if they get back to me. I'm travelling solo, in my 60s, did a Camino 10 years aago with my daughter. Super excited now...
  11. kinnear

    Starting from New Zealand

    Advice for flights etc to start from SJPDP in April 2017. I'm a female in my 60s planning to walk solo. I did walk from Logrono with my daughter in 2007 and figure it's time again. I would like to fly into and leave from France if this is practical. Also interested if there are others from the...

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