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By day 20 you are known by your recurring "fashionable" clothing …. guy in green jacket, I was lady in pink shirt … pony tail holder is your best friend, my sunscreen for my face doubled as moisturizer lotion - I have continued that since coming home, lip balm is all you need but I will admit I...
Hi Kate - Don't miss the walk over the Pyreness from Saint Jean to Roncesvalles! I was worried about the walk and did just fine. The suggestion regarding stopping in Orrison for the night is a good one but you need to book that in advance as I understand the space is limited to 35-40 people...
I stayed also at the hotel - La Herera. The 2 brothers who own the hotel also run the bar/restaurant across the street. I really enjoyed staying in this town, the 6pm Pilgrim Mass was special. Waking the next day and walking to Ages for breakfast made my day! Buen Camino!
Hi - I was going to buy a GPS for my Camino and never did which I am glad - another item to care for, charge at night, worry about. . There are phone apps your can download several of which have been mentioned in posts. I can think of 2 spots on the Camino Frances where there were 2 choices...
Hi Ian - I was in that place last week - hesitating to book my air and then I just did! And once I did, felt great and knew it was the right decision. I start walking on Sept 24th.
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