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  1. SirRon

    Place to stop in between Villar de Mazarife to Astorga?

    On my next Camino, I thought about splitting up this leg instead of trying to make it all the way to Astorga. Any suggestions on where to stay? Village/City doesn't matter :)
  2. SirRon

    I finished my Camino Frances in July

    and at that time, I felt this was my one and done. I'm 49, I loved it and was proud of myself! I met some great people and loved Spain but I thought I checked the box and would move on to other things. Now I'm back in the real world. My daughter got married a couple of weeks after I returned...
  3. SirRon

    I leave tomorrow. Thank you all!

    Thank you all again for all your invaluable help. I could not have remotely prepared for this trip without you. I am flying out tomorrow. I don’t plan on being on social media while I am gone but I did create a facebook page for me to upload pictures to and for my wife and friends to follow...
  4. SirRon

    Getting from Biarritz to Bayonne for the train

    When my flight lands in Biarritz, is it pretty straight forward where to go to catch a taxi to Bayonne? I'm riding the train to SJPDP. Thank you!
  5. SirRon

    I am 66 days out from leaving...

    I feel like I'm well prepared but I am the type who thinks "What am I forgetting?" haha. If you have any suggestions or advice of things to do before I leave, or reminders to not forget something, I'm all ears. I am preparing physically for the trip. Walking a lot in my gear and with the...
  6. SirRon

    If I don't stop in Zubiri, What do you recommend?

    I have booked stops for my first three days of the Camino Frances. Day 1 SJPDP- Gite Makila Day 2 Aubergue Borda Day 3 Hostal Burguete After that I might just wing it the rest of the way. What I was looking for is advice and where to stop after Burguete. Zubiri is an option but I thought I...
  7. SirRon

    Booking Success: First Night in SJPDP at Gite Makila and the Next Day at Orisson

    After over a year of planning I finally have something booked. haha. I've booked my first night in SJPDP at Gite Makila and the next day at Orisson! I hope I can just wing the rest of the trip but I felt a lot better having a first night reservation and "taking it easy" on day 1. Thanks for...
  8. SirRon

    Hoka Shoe Owners: Speedgoat 5 or the Bondi 8?

    last shoe question ever. :D I am going to go try both on but before I do, just curious what your thoughts were on both!
  9. SirRon

    Getting in shape for the Camino

    After my then 12 yr old daughter's near death cardiac arrest in May 2021, I stopped worrying about myself entirely. My stress was through the roof that summer and along with that I stopped watching my diet and exercising. She is a fighter and with medicine and some lifestyle changes, she can...
  10. SirRon

    Your Ideal First Aid Kit for the Camino

    For all of you veterans of the way, I want to bring along my own first aid kit. I understand I can replenish along the way but I want to have one with me for the start. What do you recommend being in it?
  11. SirRon

    My only regret walking

    I don't mind that I'm going alone on the Camino Frances alone. I'm extroverted so I know I won't have a problem meeting people once I have begun. I just regret I have no one around me to share me daily excitement or planning for the journey haha. My wife is very supportive of me going but it's...
  12. SirRon

    Practiced with some gear at Walt Disney World...

    My 14 yr old daughter had her Make a Wish trip last week at Walt Disney World and Universal Studios. She has adjusted well to her new medication and lifestyle after her cardiac arrest 18 months ago. (She has a rare genetic heart condition called Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular...
  13. SirRon

    Arriving Biarritz on a Sunday

    My departure date is non on a Saturday which means I will land early morning Sunday in Paris. Anyone more familiar than me, will there be fewer transportation options after I get to Biarritz? I thought I had read somewhere that might be an issue but I wanted to be sure. Thank you!
  14. SirRon

    People with Altra Lone Peak shoes

    So I've been wearing these around for the past few weeks just to see how I feel walking with them before my Camino in May. I love the extra room in the toe box. That's great. What is taking me longer to get use to is that the shoes are flat meaning no real difference in height from the heel to...
  15. SirRon

    Planning 40 Days on the Camino Frances

    I apologize for my questions. I just like reading different people's POV. So not including the travel day to get to SJPDP I rally need to complete my Camino! I wish I could go for 45 but I can't. Good news is my oldest daughter is getting married a couple weeks after I get back and I'm sure I'll...
  16. SirRon

    Your Opinion on how I will start

    Good morning from "near" Atlanta, Georgia! My May 2023 Camino is on my mind this morning. Yes, I know I have time but I like to think about it haha. I guess to better offer advice, I'll be 49 when I walk my first Camino. I probably need to lose 30 pounds haha but I'm okay walking. :) I'm...
  17. SirRon

    How many miles to put on your shoes before the Camino

    I have a pair of shoes I like but my trip isn't for another 8-9 months. Should I buy another at some point and break them in. But how many miles (or KM lol) on a pair of shoes are too much before starting the Camino? Trying to find the sweet spot of knowing my shoes and not having them fall...
  18. SirRon

    Leaving May 2023!

    I will be flying from Atlanta, Georgia to Paris, France on Sunday May 28th leaving in the late afternoon and arriving in Paris early morning on the 29th! I'll most likely stay in Bayonne the 29th and hopefully get some sleep and then head to SJPDP early the next day and spend the day getting...
  19. SirRon

    Summer and 2 Pairs of Socks

    Man my feet can sweat in the summer. I apologize if that is TMI. You don't even know my real name yet. Well it's Matt. Nice to meet you. So back to my sweaty feet. I completely understand the notion of wearing two socks to minimize the chances of blisters but I'm worried about overly hot and...
  20. SirRon

    Water Discussion (I thought you might like a laugh)

    I was working in my office last night. (Okay work is a stretch. I was on the internet) My wife walks in and she asks me a question and then she sees on my note pad I have scribbled "Water Bottle or Hydration Bladder" Besides those words, not much else was on the note pad besides poorly drawn...

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