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  1. Dcn Paul

    My first Camino - approaching 70

    On my way from Pamplona to SJPP now
  2. Dcn Paul

    Bad Albergues

    I agree with Joe. The question becomes: Can I comment on how an establishment treats me or comment on its accommodations? It has to be fair; that is allowing positive or negative - both sides of the coin. If you don't want negative you should not allow positive either. That would not make sense...
  3. Dcn Paul

    My first Camino - approaching 70

    Thank you so much! Just have about 2 weeks before I leave, I'm really excited! Buena Camino !
  4. Dcn Paul

    My first Camino - approaching 70

    28 days! That's fantastic. I didn't think an old man/woman could make the whole journey in 28 days, now you have me thinking I can do it. I'm in decent shape with all the training, but that still seems like a lot of km in each day.
  5. Dcn Paul

    Dangers of Walking Poles

    That is a wonderful idea. I would have never thought of the cardboard box. I think that was the last open issue I had. Three weeks and counting! Buen Camino!
  6. Dcn Paul

    My first Camino - approaching 70

    Thank you #Binya. I've got the shocks, the rain gear, and the cold weather gear. I'm looking forward to beginning my Camino in just three weeks and counting. Buen Camino, God's Way for me.
  7. Dcn Paul

    Dangers of Walking Poles

    Earlier in this tread someone said they won't allow poles on the plane. Does that mean that you can't even check them in as baggage? I love my carbon fiber poles and don't want to give them up. How can I get them to my destination?
  8. Dcn Paul

    My first Camino - approaching 70

    Working from the bottom up, my bucket list has 3 more items to complete: #3 Walk The Camino Frances, #2 assure that my 6 grandchildren are college educated, #1 climb one last mountain before I die. The Camino is only a few weeks away - I am so excited!
  9. Dcn Paul

    My first Camino - approaching 70

    All very good advice for a first timer. FYI- I've been training for over 6 weeks (attached a picture of the Texas Hill country where I walk) and finally I walked 2 days in a row with full pack for 27 km and I felt great after a couple of glasses of wine!! I think I'm ready. Come on March
  10. Dcn Paul

    My first Camino - approaching 70

    OK - I have three pilgrims telling me to bring a "visa" bank card so I am going to go on that advice. I don't think I can loose using my visa. I will also bring another card for big purchases if necessary. Thanks and Buen Camino
  11. Dcn Paul

    My first Camino - approaching 70

    I'm very forgetful and when I'm tired - most likely more so. I can't believe you still do the Camino after being pick-pocketed AND mugged. That shows me how much you will put up with, in order to experience the good of the Camino.
  12. Dcn Paul

    My first Camino - approaching 70

    I really like the buen viaje as something I might say to someone walking with me and then departing, "Buen viaje!" I'm slow on the Spanish but that is part of my training also. So much to learn and so little time!!
  13. Dcn Paul

    My first Camino - approaching 70

    I get it now! The happy trails makes good sense to a Texan
  14. Dcn Paul

    My first Camino - approaching 70

    I'm getting conflicting opinions on using my card at ATMs. What kind of charges are the and what options along the Camino do I have?
  15. Dcn Paul

    My first Camino - approaching 70

    Oops, Este Camino es bueno, o Buen Camino? I'm not getting it yet. What is the meaning? Is it "good walk" or "good road"?? Or a deeper meaning?
  16. Dcn Paul

    My first Camino - approaching 70

    It is so cool to hear from someone around my own age that experienced a positive Camino! Thanks for the encouragement! PS - Is it OK to say Bien Camino yet or only after I start?
  17. Dcn Paul

    My first Camino - approaching 70

    Thank you so much, I will contact them!
  18. Dcn Paul

    My first Camino - approaching 70

    Oh My Gosh - I would have forgotten to tell my bank about my travel - great reminder! Also working from the bottom up, my bucket list has 3 more items to complete: #3 Walk The Camino Frances, #2 assure that my 6 grandchildren are educated, #1 climb one last mountain before I die. The Camino is...
  19. Dcn Paul

    My first Camino - approaching 70

    I would have never thought of just using my ATM card. Thanks for that great information! Anybody know to get from Madrid to sjpdp?
  20. Dcn Paul

    My first Camino - approaching 70

    Thank you everyone for being so welcoming! This is quite an awesome blog! Wrote my post just prior to going out for training and when I got home I had bunches of replies. About the only thing I'm not sure about is how to get to St. Jean from Madrid and where to exchange Dollars for Euros.

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