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  1. Jotown

    Who are you lighting a candle for?

    I lit this candle at Lourdes as I set out on my first Camino 11th September 2014…,in memory of my late wife Susan … I have since taken this image and her memory on pilgrimages all over the World , always remembered along with fellow pilgrims I have met and since died … May they rest in peace …
  2. Jotown

    On the Camino, on this date in September

    11th September 2014 ( my 60 th Birthday ) the day I started walking my first ever Camino … Lourdes to Santiago de Compostela, via SJPP…I was greeted by the hospiteleros at Lourdes with a rendition of ‘Happy Birthday’ , and presented with a shell which everyone signed for me , and sang as I left...
  3. Jotown

    Looking for a thread- making markers

    I am awaiting a delivery of my newly made marker stone from this company... https://caminostone.com I saw a flyer whilst recently walking the CP, and ordered one !
  4. Jotown

    Any experience with sleeping in churches/monasteries?

    I would echo the thoughts of looking at what local confraternitys/ organisations can offer ... they, in my view often have excellent contacts , and surprising offers, particularly in less ‘well travelled areas’ However , do not despair , my first night on the Via Francigena in 2016 ... was...
  5. Jotown

    Breakfast in France

    I always order Un Grand Cafe au Lait !! One thing I would caution on the route you are taking ...be aware of whether any bars /cafes/ restaurants will be present , or even open as you set off... a lesson I learned when walking some of that route !! In that area along the Pyrenees there was...
  6. Jotown

    Court Ordered Camino

    Earlier this year I met a group of 3 on the Via Francigena, doing exactly this !! 1 adult, 2 teenage boys ( from Belgium) ... All 3 carrying huge rucksacks, as they had to be able to be independent, so carried tents etc, although they did stay in pilgrim accommodation if available.( not often) I...
  7. Jotown

    Pilgrim Ages??

    So at having just reached 60... Am I in the 50-60 group Or 60-70 group ?? Am I a 'young' 60 Or 'Older' 60 ? I've already decided and cast my vote !
  8. Jotown

    Silk Handbag

    What about this in the 'Shop' ? Euro 6-50 http://www.santiagodecompostela.me/products/blue-light-back-pack

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