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  1. Joni

    Three things that you would not do at home...

    Oh that last one is sooo funny. I loved everyone I met. But the Germans were delightful!
  2. Joni

    Advice for 2012 Camino -- 15 days

    That is so funny, my friends have all seen the Way, and now they want to go too. I tried so hard to get them to go with me in 2010 and they thought I was crazy. GO figure, I need Martin Sheen to convince them! I too want to try an alternate route. I am in So. Cal. where are you in the US?
  3. Joni

    Anyone walking the camino in mid September?

    Daphna, I flew into Madrid and took the train the same day to Pamplona, then a shuttle to St. Jean. It was a long day, but worth it. I arrived in St. Jean in early afternoon, and stayed an extra day in St. Jean to rest up. It is so very beautiful. I began refreshed and ready for my Camino...
  4. Joni

    Anyone walking the camino in mid September?

    Hi Inge! I'm from California. I walked the Camino in May 2010. You will have a wonderful journey and meet many pilgrims along the way. I only met a total of three US citizens on my way. This made my journey that much richer!! You will find your rhythm walking and naturally find the same...
  5. Joni

    The Penitent Pilgrim

    So funny! A great way to look at the obscurities of the Roman Church. Sad though, they still have so many bizarre things in place. I love being Catholic, and I have no use for Rome. Silly old boys in funny hats. If they only knew the true richness of the spiritual journey called El Camino...
  6. Joni

    Starting my camino tomorrow!! Yippee!!

    Buen Camino Anne!! I stayed at the very same place in St. Jean. Awesome people!! Have a wonderful journey. Take it slowly. Have you made reservations at Orrison? It is a bit of a journey over the Pyrenees all in one day. Good luck. Post now and then. Joni
  7. Joni

    If people stop their walking about 2 o'clock each day...

    I never was bored one minute! On the Camino?? Never!!
  8. Joni

    The Way - the film

    I was fortunate to receive a copy of the film recently. It has not been released in the US yet. I found it endearing, but as Annie stated, there was no mention of blisters or sore feet. If not for my sore, blistery feet, I would say the entire experience of walking from SJPD to SDC was...
  9. Joni

    What did you lose...??

    I lost all my worries! I lost all attachment to "things." I lost any sense of fear. I lost my pride and my arrogance. I lost my need to have a martini at five O'clock every night (but the wine was nice in Rioja!) I lost my need to be "with" someone all the time. Mostly it was a journey of...
  10. Joni

    Camino "the French way" in May June

    Greetings Pilgrims! I, like Barry, did the Camino last year during May-June. It is a wonderful time of the year to go. The best part is the weather! It is spring and everything is beautiful! I liked being some of the first pilgrims to be in the Abergues as opposed to the end of the season...
  11. Joni

    Lot's of questions from newbie, please help!

    I had difficulty getting a train from Santiago to Madrid. (So many booked ahead) Paris both ways sounds like a better plan to me. As for the boots vs. shoes, I bought hiking boots and after crossing the Pyrenees I developed major blisters and lost toenails! Yuk. I threw my boots away in a...
  12. Joni

    May-June 2011, How crowded?

    I walked from May to June on the Camino. I found plenty of beds available until Galicia. Then it became quite crowded. Also, the alberques in that area are not as nice as other parts along the way. I was not a fast walker, nor did I get up at the crack of dawn. I did not walk the Camino like...
  13. Joni

    LIVE from the Camino Getting Close to Santiago!

    I am in Arzua. A nice little town. Apparently it is the last major town before Santiago. The weather is cool and overcast, but no rain so far. Not since Sarria anyway. The way gets easier every day.only a couple of days left. Hard to believe it is almost over. It is a long journey...
  14. Joni

    LIVE from the Camino live from the Frances

    Hello Film Turtle, I leave one week from today out of SJPDP. Are you carrying a sleeping bag? Thank you for your very frank discussion of your experiences. I am glad you are not sugar coating it. We need to know what to expect. It will hopefully better prepare us! I look forward to reading...
  15. Joni

    Fear Not!

    HaHa! As a mom, your words are much like those voiced to ease the fears of expectant moms. They all said it would be tough but worth it. I set out to walk El Camino in 9 days, and as I sit in my comfy home today, with all my creature comforts, I have fleeting thoughts of "OMGosh what am I...
  16. Joni

    bunkroom etiquette/storage

    So what is a sensible precaution. Is there a safe (for humans) spray one can use?
  17. Joni

    Weather in May

    Thanks so much for all the information. I feel more prepared now.
  18. Joni

    Weather in May

    Hello, I plan to begin my walk in St. Jean on May 22, 2010. Can any experienced pilgrims tell me what to expect for weather? Will there be snow in the Pyrenees? What type of jacket do you recommend? Should I just bring layers, like silk undies, t-shirt, long sleeve shirt and light jacket...
  19. Joni

    Camino Frances route

    Hi Joe, I am leaving from Southern California in late April 2010. Another fellow I met here on the forum (Barry) is also coming from San Diego. I plan on flying to Paris, then train down to SJ. Perhaps we could coordinate. What month are you leaving? Flights to Paris in the spring are...
  20. Joni

    Virgin with questions

    hi Graham, I'm thinking of doing the walk in the Spring as well. I am from Southern California, US. Just down the road from you lol. It will be my first walk as well. Where are you starting from?

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