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  1. PatrickM

    How to get from Pamplona to SJPdP

    On my way to SJPdP to begin the CF on May 23rd! Now a victim of the ATC strike in France, so Biarritz arrival cancelled. I've managed to get to Pamplona arriving late on May 21. Any advice on getting to SJPdP from there on May 22. GoEuro website says that no buses are available on May 22nd!!
  2. PatrickM

    How tough is SJPdP to Roncesvalles... Need Advice

    I have been thinking about this question for some time. I'm doing the CF as a newbie arriving in SJPdP on May 22. I'm 77, and this is my first serious hike. I have been working up to it, so I have a good idea as to my level of stamina! So here's my plan for what it's worth! I am going to get a...
  3. PatrickM

    When the Wise Pilgrim Guide indicates 'beds' in an Albergue?

    For those of you veterans among us, when the Wise Pilgrim Guide says that an Albergue has beds at 20 euro and bunks at 11 Euro, what does the 'beds' term generally refer to? A bed in an open dorm room or other? Bedding provided or no? Any other details that would be helpful, please?
  4. PatrickM

    Rotary club on the way to Santiago

    A couple of days notice should be fine, Azita. As for me, I start the CF on May 22nd! Looking forward to it! Who knows, we may meet up somewhere! Buen Camino!
  5. PatrickM

    Rotary club on the way to Santiago

    Hola, Azita. I was also going to try and visit some clubs on the way if, as AJGuillaume indicated, you happen to be in that town on the night/day of the meeting. If you use the Rotary website and find contact info for the club, it's a good idea to call ahead and confirm that the meeting is...
  6. PatrickM

    Walking Poles or not?

    Thank you all! What an energetic discussion! I have been using poles for some time for my usual daily walks as part of my fitness routine, and yes! I have learned the proper technique :-)) I am somewhat ambivalent about the need to work on my fitness at the same time as I am having an adventure...
  7. PatrickM

    Walking Poles or not?

    I'm a newbie planning CF from SPdlP on May 22. This forum has been a fantastic resource for plannning this adventure into the unknown! I have seen comments both pro and con the issue of the merits of using walking poles. To take or not to take? - that is the question! In my mind there would need...
  8. PatrickM

    Class of 2018

    Hi, I'm Patrick from Vancouver Island, Canada. I'm a total newbie and planning to start from SPdlP on May 22nd. Looking forward to meeting my 'Camino Family'! Buen Camino!
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