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  1. J

    Hello from NYC

    Best of luck, I am hoping to start near the end of August, just cant make up my mind whether to do the Frances or the Norte ??? hmm at the momet it seems I will make the decision last minute. Sounds very exciting coming all the way across the pond! Lots of geat advice on here and it seems the...
  2. J

    Trouble deciding route

    Crickey and that was last year. I am seriously considering a lightweight tent this year, things sound as though they may get a little crazy on the accommodation front! KR Jason
  3. J

    Trouble deciding route

    Hi All, I have all of september this year to walk (and a little in August if needed), originally I wanted the Frances route but it sounds as though it will be crazy busy. Many people have mentioned the north but it seems to get such mixed reviews. I do enjoy the sea but also like forests etc etc...
  4. J

    Free Spanish Phrasebook...

    Have not had a chance to look yet but sounds very kind of you Thanks, Jason
  5. J

    Good shoe shop uk?

    Ok Thanks, Thats not far away and I had never heard of it! Kind Regards, Jason
  6. J

    Out of the Texas Heat to the Camino Frances in September

    Hey Dusty, Maybe this is the reason we may be on the road at the same time, a snails pace? maybe I have been put on the road to prove thta even a snail gets to win the race some days :D Boy am I slow :oops: Its a rare beaytiful sunny morning here in Staffordshire so I am off dfor a training...
  7. J

    Good shoe shop uk?

    Hi, can anybody recommend a walking shoe shop in the UK that holds a good stock of new balance,Salamon and Lowa shoes ???? I live in the midlands but prepared to travel Also ref newbalance can anyone recommend any particular designs, the 955 look quite good on their website but open to...
  8. J

    Out of the Texas Heat to the Camino Frances in September

    Hi Dusty, Good luck with your plans! I am hoping to be on the road in September, I knwo you like to travel alone but do give me a wave! :D Jason UK
  9. J

    harpist on the road

    Hi Martha, this is truly an amazing story and great adventure for you. Just wanted to say best wishes on your journey and be sure to know people are following you! Wow, I am not a musician so I would be amazed to know a) how heavy is your load and b)are you doing all of the usual paths ??? Wow...
  10. J

    Pilgrimage is the art of ancient travel....

    Could not have put it better myself, guess thats why you write books and i don't...Thank you :D
  11. J

    September or October

    Hi, Looking forward to El Camino this year and was just wondering if anyone has a view on which would be the nicest month to do the majority of the walk in( at present i think it will be the Frances route but this may change to include some of the North? I think i have ruled out August due to...
  12. J

    Walkies anyone?

    Hi, i have just started some last minute training for a El Camino attempt sometime towards the end of the summer. Just a quick shout out to anyone who might fancy meeting up for some practice walkies?? I am based in the midlands Uk not far from the Peak district but I am flexible. Anybody super...
  13. J

    The open heart surgery

    Thanks for contributing Sillydoll, I am note being rude but I am not entirely sure what you are trying to say? I was just trying to provide a little place where maybe someone might want to say Hi im having a tough time at the moment with..... and maybe someone else might be the a good person to...
  14. J

    The open heart surgery

    Ok 41 views and no posts !well either there are a lot of people here with a fascination for heart surgery or everyone is having a great time :P Look if you are not carefull I will spill the beans on my past few years :cry: well on the poitive side it might make folks think their lot isn't...
  15. J

    The open heart surgery

    Hi to anyone who finds themselves reading this, I have really enjoyed this forum and there are obviously some wonderful people drawn to it. So firstly thanks Ivar ! Well the purpose of this post is to perhaps offer a place where people already drawn to the Camino and this site can discuss...
  16. J

    xtra precautions for this year?

    Well I guess that would make sense, thx Jason
  17. J

    xtra precautions for this year?

    Hi All, I was just wondering whether or not I should consider taking a bivi (ultra lite tent) and mat in september if all the accommodation will be taken. There was some mention of school halls etc being used to cope with increased demand this year. Any opinions? Maybe just the mat? Thx Jason
  18. J

    Nordic Walking

    Hi All, I have a few months to prepare for the camino and recently I can across the concept of Nordic walking. It essentially like cross country skiing without skis or snow! Apparently you need special poles and a bit of training. I have a bad knee and ankle and the guy who is promoting it in...
  19. J

    New member from New Jersey, USA

    Hi, just a note to say welcome and good luck. You will find plenty of advice and help here i have been overwhelmed by the welcome! Have a great journey, it may have started without telling you :shock: Jason
  20. J

    Considering the plunge!

    Once again many thanks to everyone for taking the time to pen me a few words of encouragement. To be honest I have had a bit of a tough time the last few years and when you feel like your back is against the wall and no one around cares you exist, to receive a few heart felt posts from strangers...

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