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  1. Alicemc

    LIVE from the Camino Latest news Roncesvalles

    With great difficulty... ;);););)
  2. Alicemc

    LIVE from the Camino Latest news Roncesvalles

    Actually they do offer both dinner and breakfast. I was surprised that one of my best pilgrim meals was at Roncesvalles - I think it was E10 a head, the standard 3 courses with bread and wine. We had one bottle for our table of four and bought another at E5. Great homemade veggie soup and fish...
  3. Alicemc

    LIVE from the Camino Latest news Roncesvalles

    Not regarding whether or not bookings are recommended but just an observation from my night at Roncesvalles on 24th March. Several pilgrims I had walked with believes they had booked (and paid) online, only to be told at check-in they had not. It seems there is a "final confirmation" step in...
  4. Alicemc

    What is in the essential first aid kit

    Currently using Tea Tree oil as an antiseptic, treating pimples, reducing itching from bites... It's an Aussie all-rounder!
  5. Alicemc

    What is in the essential first aid kit

    Bearing in mind that there are pharmacies everywhere I would cut any "just in case" and focus on what you are are likely to use often or unable to buy easily. For instance, I take Voltaon tablets due to ankle & knee issues but only brought two tabs (20) with me. Turns out you need a GP...
  6. Alicemc

    considering canceling my trip :(

    Thanks @trecile I hadn't even thought to check FB for similar groups; I'm definitely not going to pull out this close (start on Friday) but, like @MrsBath have anxieties about certain aspects of the walk, one of which is walking alone - I've already sent off my request to join the group and look...
  7. Alicemc

    Valcarlos or Roncesvalles?

    Thanks @jsalt - great to hear no need to make a reservation, makes this a good tip along with @Mark Lee and @Viranani as it was the uncertainty around reservations so early on where the pilgrims just stalking out won't have 'staggered' yet.
  8. Alicemc

    Valcarlos or Roncesvalles?

    Yep there's no way I'd attempt an "illegal" crossing via Napolean at this time! :|
  9. Alicemc

    Valcarlos or Roncesvalles?

    Thanks @mspath
  10. Alicemc

    What is the one luxury or non-essential item you would bring with you?

    I am bringing a tablet and charger when I start next week. I noticed the question a few months back from a pilgrim asking about taking his Ipad was met with much negativity so didn't offer a comment - but for me, my Camino is part of a 6-month world trip and I will use it to blog, as a journal...
  11. Alicemc

    Valcarlos or Roncesvalles?

    Hi all, I'll preface this request by saying I realise that it is ultimately a personal decision that no-one can make for me, but I am interested to hear what others prefer / would recommend! I will be starting out from SJPDP on my first camino on Thursday and have yet to decide whether to stop...
  12. Alicemc

    First Camino: Frances

    Hi Colette - yes, I'll be bringing a sleeping bag and a silk liner as I am planning on spending around half my nights in albergues / refugios. I sleep very warm but am a little funny about unclean bedding & want to be prepared for potential snow temperatures along the way! I definitely am taking...
  13. Alicemc

    Norte - Just Returned from a Great Experience!

    Hi Jonas, Since posting this I have decided to walk the France instead of the Norte... First timer, solo woman walker I figured it better to get a good understanding of what I'm getting myself in for before heading off into days in a stretch with no company especially after a few of the recent...
  14. Alicemc

    First Camino: Frances

    Thanks Anne - you too! Sounds like we may bump into each other :)
  15. Alicemc

    First Camino: Frances

    Thank you! I hadn't realised the bus wouldn't be running so that's great advice :)
  16. Alicemc

    First Camino: Frances

    Hi all, I will be walking my first Camino next year, starting from either SJDPP or Roncesvalles around 22nd March. I'll be walking alone but look forward to meeting some of this forum's wonderful characters along the way! Thanks for all the magnificent information available to first-time...
  17. Alicemc

    Good books of people's experiences on the Camino

    A third must-red for Aisla Piper's Sinning Across Spain. Have just finished it and feel it has changed me a little :) I'll be walking the Frances as my first Camino in a few months and feel like a bit of a wuss now, I recently decided against the Norte off-season for safety reasons - but she...
  18. Alicemc

    facing ankle surgery

    Hi Kate, I had an ankle reconstruction 3 months ago and will start my first ever Camino around 21 March 2017. It has been tough but I've recently started walking without a brace and other general exercise (I love boxing classes). At the start I feared I'd never walk again but I'm now exercising...
  19. Alicemc

    Norte - Just Returned from a Great Experience!

    Thanks so much @cathi wong!
  20. Alicemc

    Tastes of the Camino

    @anemone del Carmino have you found the food on el Norte to be better?

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