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  1. Douglas Christel

    Walking the San Salvador: tips and assistance needed

    I'm planning to walk the San Salvador and then the Primitivo sometime in September or early October. I found the Pilgrimage Traveler website and their great description of the San Salvador very helpful too. I'm still trying to plan my stages and have used all of the apps mentioned. I am also...
  2. Douglas Christel

    Ashes to Spain?

    In 2019, I took about <3 oz of my father-in-law's ashes in a small spice bottle nestled in a pocket on the shoulder strap of my pack. I carried my pack onto the plane (Iberian Airlines) through Boston Logan Airport. I carried the documents identified by Jan_D in my pack: The security check at...
  3. Douglas Christel

    Starting from SJPdP on 01 May 2019

    I leave the same day and hope to see you on the trail. Safe travels to SJPdP.
  4. Douglas Christel

    30th April start

    I'm starting the next day, but hope to see you along the Way. Safe travels there!
  5. Douglas Christel

    Leaving small children behind

    I love what KJFSophie did with her students. Similarly, I have involved my son in some of my planning. We've helped each other with our Spanish lessons (Duolingo app and his homework), and we looked into places to stay along the Way. I've used the website www.santiago.forwalk.org to explore a...
  6. Douglas Christel

    Starting on 1 May from St Jean Pied

    I'll be starting May 1 from St. Jean. As Bradypus said, I booked my first 2 nights in St. Jean and Roncesvalles. Have a safe flight there. I hope to meet you on the Way.
  7. Douglas Christel

    Leaving small children behind

    I'm leaving behind an 11 year old when I start on May 1, so it's a bit different for me. I intend to do as Tincatinker suggests: Trust my wife and enjoy the trip as my time. When I traveled before, I tried to FaceTime once a week if possible. That might be tough to schedule for this trip...
  8. Douglas Christel

    Madrid to SJPdP - reservations??

    I wanted to get there quickly too without long layovers. I will leave Boston at 5:30 pm and arrive in Madrid by 6:30 am, hop a quick flight to Pamplona to arrive by 9:30 am. I can then take a bus and be in St. Jean by 4pm or a cab and be there by noon. It's not the cheapest, but for me it was...
  9. Douglas Christel

    Starting SJPDP 27 April

    I'll be three days behind you. I hope to meet you along the path.
  10. Douglas Christel

    april 24th 2019 start from sjpp

    Keep up that enthusiasm! I felt the same way once I decided I was going to go, but that was over two years ago. I'll be starting a week after you, and the excitement and anticipation grows as the date gets closer each day. Buen Camino!
  11. Douglas Christel

    Importance of First Night's Stay

    Thank you all for your insights. Of course, I appreciate the sentiment to live in the moment, go with the flow, and adapt as necessary (that's standard fare on just about every thread). I was just curious if that first night held any special significance in establishing bonds with fellow...
  12. Douglas Christel

    Importance of First Night's Stay

    How important was the place you stayed in SJPdP the night before you started in creating your "Camino Family?" I'm about to book my first night's stay at an albergue in SJPdP. The place that I'm considering booking has minimal common areas. I'm wondering whether I should stay at another...
  13. Douglas Christel

    Need travel advice...Madrid to SJPdP in April

    I'm going to take the taxi recommended by Davebugg on the morning of April 30. I arrive in Pamplona @ 0930 and it's the best way for me to get to SJPdP early so I can rest and explore SJPdP before I start the next day.
  14. Douglas Christel

    Anyone planning to walk the Camino in May 2019

    I'm starting May 1 from St. Jean. Can't wait to start and meet you all.
  15. Douglas Christel

    To Shell-ack or Not?

    That might be a better solution. Thanks!
  16. Douglas Christel

    To Shell-ack or Not?

    It was actually my mother's idea for me to take the shell along, and she suggested considering protecting it with polyurethane. I'm a marine biologist and brought this shell back to my mother during one of my research trips. I'm taking it to bring it even more meaning when I return. It was...
  17. Douglas Christel

    To Shell-ack or Not?

    Instead of buying a shell at the Pilgrim's office or some tourist shop, I'm taking along a shell that I found at my mother's house. Given that shells aren't that sturdy and they'll be banging around the back of packs and lodged against walls for over a month, would it be helpful to protect the...
  18. Douglas Christel

    Booking Flights

    In my flight searches, I had difficulties finding cheap flights that didn't involve a long (8 hours+) layover or those that only got me to the general area in the late afternoon or evening. I ended up choosing to fly to Madrid, then to Pamplona, landing at 9:15 am, where I can get a bus or taxi...
  19. Douglas Christel

    My Adventure Begins May 1, 2019

    I was looking at SJPP accommodations yesterday and will likely stay at the same place. I'm a coach, so I always look for inspiration for my future pep talks.
  20. Douglas Christel

    My Adventure Begins May 1, 2019

    Hi Cary, Best wishes on your first Camino. Assuming I get the bug, the Norte or Primitivo will be my next Camino. It's not all that different terrain from what my friends and I hike each summer. I may seek your wisdom next. Happy New Year! Doug

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