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  1. Sarah Fisher

    Beilari Albergue SJPDP

    I was in St. Jean at the beginning of September without a reservation. Met some people staying at Beilari and they had a fabulous time. They tried to get me a bed there, but alas, it wasn't to be. I did meet Joseph and he was the NICEST guy. I don't know if the cook was grumpy or not but the...
  2. Sarah Fisher

    Sprained ankle on day 1- what to do?

    I ended my camino just days ago in Pamplona. Didn't make it far. But...I know I'll finish it someday. For now, I took a bus to Barcelona as all of Spain is new to me and moved up my flight back. I'm happy that I started in St. Jean for the views and experience but it certainly did a number on me...
  3. Sarah Fisher

    Express Bourricot - September 6th ride share

    Hi, I will be arriving at the Biarritz airport on September 6th. Rather than figure out the trains and connections while jetlagged, I signed up for a transfer from airport to St. Jean with Express Bourricot for 4:30pm. Here's the thing, the more people that join me, the less we all pay! I...
  4. Sarah Fisher

    Donating Equipment and Supplies in SdC

    I have a friend who just finished her camino. On the last day, her walking poles broke. She found, perhaps at the main office, that they are collecting broken equipment for some type of future art display or monument. So, that doesn't fully answer your question about usable equipment but even if...
  5. Sarah Fisher

    Equipment for Chubby Girls (perhaps an ongoing guide)

    Thanks for all the good advice and sharing @anji as I've been in a major depressive funk this last year as my business slowly failed. And my training has been kind of non-existent because of it. But nows my time to do it before diving into new projects so if I ended up training on the trail, so...
  6. Sarah Fisher

    Equipment for Chubby Girls (perhaps an ongoing guide)

    Hey, yall. I'm about to embark on my first camino. And I've already learned a lot from some friends AND on here. The thing is, I'm short and fat. A bit too fat and not enough in shape but, the plane tickets are booked so....it's now or never. But I recently addressed the issue on facebook and a...
  7. Sarah Fisher

    Bombas Socks?

    Haven't walked the camino yet but Bombas were a lifechanger just for everyday wear for me. I would still be hesitant to use them on the camino. I've tested some merino anti-blister socks. I think Bombas just have too much cotton. What I do love is their support around the arch. I have flat feet...
  8. Sarah Fisher

    Back Pack Rain Cover AND Rain Poncho?

    Unfortunately, I bought this on clearance. But if you are tiny (only xs left) and in the US, I really recommend this jacket. I HATE rain jackets and ponchos. I'm a huge sweater and we all know most of these things don't breathe at all and feel like being wrapped in a plastic bag. This jacket is...
  9. Sarah Fisher

    Back Pack Rain Cover AND Rain Poncho?

    I just bought a backpack that came with the rain cover for it. However, I bought a nice Duluth Trading company raincoat months ago. It's very lightweight and very breathable for being a raincoat and figure, if need be, it will work as a light jacket or windbreaker. Can't imagine trying to rig up...
  10. Sarah Fisher

    Pilgrim's Guide - Book 5 of the Codex Calixtinus

    This thread seems to be long since dead. But if anyone knows anything about how the codex is currently housed or possibly on view, I would love to know. My fascination with the Camino stemmed from reading this text in college medieval art history classes and I focussed quite a bit on illuminated...
  11. Sarah Fisher

    Valcarlos Route questions!

    I'm essentially one month out and I think I'm trying to find things to worry about. I'm usually an extensive planner. I love planning trips as much as taking them. So this whole "wherever the road takes me" thing is it's own challenge. Ha!
  12. Sarah Fisher

    Valcarlos Route questions!

    Awesome! Just wanted to check as I would prefer the Napoleon route and do have a reservation at Orrison. My asthma is generally not exercise induced though I'm definitely trying to shape up a bit before getting there. It's almost all allergy induced and I live in one of the top 10 worst cities...
  13. Sarah Fisher

    Valcarlos Route questions!

    Trying to get my butt in gear and leaving for my first camino in early September. As I've been walking around Cincinnati, OH on very hot days with "air quality" alerts, I've realized just how much it affects my otherwise perfectly controlled asthma. Anyways, I was all set on going Napoleon in...
  14. Sarah Fisher

    Difficulty in making a reservation at Refuge Orisson

    I was able to book for the 7th in the Kayola gite that is down the road. Still wondering if I should do that or Valcarlos.
  15. Sarah Fisher

    Drinkable water?

    Curious, when are you arriving? I plan to start on September 5th from St. Jean and split the day.
  16. Sarah Fisher

    American using Debit card for ATM?

    And it's been years but I've had horrible issues with prepaid cards, especially with foreign currency. I doubt it's worth the extra hassle.
  17. Sarah Fisher

    American using Debit card for ATM?

    I bank through Fifth Third. They have a small charge as do most of the ATMs in Spain. However, you will get a much better exchange rate than, say, bringing dollars to change. The best use of the fee is to know your limit and to withdraw close to that limit every time you need to re-up on cash. I...
  18. Sarah Fisher

    Anthony Bourdain, Mental Health, and the Camino de Santiago

    Thank you. I really needed to read this today. I'm not one easily affected by "celebrity deaths" but his really shook me. I really doubt I'd ever done many of the things I have without endlessly watching his show. I'm doing my first camino in September. I wanted to go since I was 20, 12 years...
  19. Sarah Fisher

    A compendium of useful links for travel from Biarritz Airport to Saint Jean Pied de Port

    Thank you for this thread! I'm flying into London. Then London to Biarritz arriving at around 4pm. I was stressing myself out thinking about taxis and hooking up with a train after all that travel. Express Bourricot looks like a wonderful option because I want to arrive in SJPDP calm and ready...
  20. Sarah Fisher

    Seriously Techno Challenged!

    I just came here to voice a similar concern. I'm not really technically challenged. I'm more worried about being able to stay on the trail while going by myself and would feel a million times better if I have GPS as a back-up. Also, my parents find this whole thing insane and will insist on me...

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