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  1. Debora

    Feeling alone and anxious

    What’s the name of the albergue?
  2. Debora

    Is it okay to have no plan for the first Camino? 🌙

    2-3 weeks....Pamplona is a nice starting place. Or you can just start in Leon or Sarria and take your time getting to Santiago. Starting in Sarria with 2-3 weeks is more than enough time to get to Santiago. That would give you more time to stop along the way and just relax in nature. Buen Camino
  3. Debora

    Middle or end Sept?

    My vote is for Sept 12th - 19th - why you ask? Because it’s sooner! Buen Camino! ❤️
  4. Debora

    Re: My First Camino

    1. Eat what looks good - try it all but more importantly stay hydrated. 2. Hiking Shoes not boots. Salomon are good. 3. Don’t miss the camaraderie and the solitude. Don’t miss that both are important. And don’t miss that the true blessing is the journey and not the destination. Walk with God...
  5. Debora

    Zubiri or Larrasoana?

    I also stayed at HOSTEL RIO ARGA IBAIA - 2X - it had a large kitchen, lots of utensils to make your own meal, private rooms, and dorms with two or three bunkbeds in each room. It was clean and had a nice bath and a fair price. And Zubiri was my favorite little town on the Camino.
  6. Debora

    SAINT-JEAN (1st Day) failure rate 40%?!

    It has been mentioned already but worth repeating...stop in Le Refuge Orisson the first day. It's a beautiful experience to sleep in the Pyrenees! And, it makes for a much shorter and more manageable first day. https://www.refuge-orisson.com/en
  7. Debora

    St Jean to Roncesvalles in a day, or stop at Orisson?

    In my opinion, stay in Orisson. It's worth the views and the experience...and you will be sleeping in the Pyrenees - quite an experience.
  8. Debora

    Pilgrims Office, SJPP - Hiking Poles

    I paid $65 euro for mine at a store in SJPDP. (Just for a point of $ reference) They made all the difference and it was the best purchase I made on the Camino!
  9. Debora

    Finding my way along the route

    First, don't be anxious. You will be fine. The arrows pointing you in the right direction are numerous. AND...even if you start going the wrong way, you will realize very quickly. There are backpack transport for around $5 a day. They will pick up your pack and drop it off in the town/albergue...
  10. Debora

    Rethinking start date?

    It’s only a short distance from Saint Jean Pied de Port, but staying at Refuge Orisson is a treat. https://www.refuge-orisson.com/en How many people can say they’ve slept in the Pyrenees.
  11. Debora

    Possibly cancelling my camino

    I’m sorry about your daughter’s situation. I think the Universe is saying, your perfect Camino will not take place on July 7, 2023…but it will happen and when it does you will meet the people you were supposed to meet and have the experiences you were meant to have and at that point you will be...
  12. Debora

    I just walked the Frances. Here's what I learned.

    That sounds like a fantastic trip. Thanks for all the info. I'm curious what your covid testing experience was when traveling. Did you have to test when landing in Paris before you could leave the airport?
  13. Debora

    LIVE from the Camino SJPDP 1st stage

    But Zubiri is a beautiful little town...in fact, one of my favorites!
  14. Debora

    LIVE from the Camino SJPDP 1st stage

    But in spite of it all...YOU MADE IT!! I'm so excited for you my fellow Ohioan. Buen Camino my friend!!
  15. Debora

    Orisson Albergue

    Here's the thing about Orisson Alb. - they have no urgency. they know they will get lots of people/reservations. They will get to you when they get to you. But they WILL get to you. Now that you know, just relax and wait for them to eventually get to you with a confirmation.
  16. Debora

    Disappointed

    "the Albergue didn't give a damn, the local police shrugged their shoulders" This is very disappointing. The Albergue should care and the police should try to do something because Spain and many of their citizens rely on the money/income that comes from the pilgrims. If it became too dangerous...
  17. Debora

    Alert At descent before Zubiri, police providing link to Alert Cops app

    May 19, 2019 I walked from St. Jean Pied de Port to Orisson in a very strong rain storm, completely soaked and so glad we had a room in Orisson. I was just wondering if that was the same time you were walking to Zubiri? Walking with the water....good advice.
  18. Debora

    Discouraged in Florida

    Walking 8 miles at home is like walking 16 miles on the Camino because you just do it. Once I was standing at the bottom of a hill and looking up and almost about to cry because I was worn out and this dear German pilgrim noticed me and said very sweetly to me, "You have to keep going because...
  19. Debora

    Walking the CF for the Second Time?

    I walked CF in May 2016 and will again this May. When I got home from my first camino I realized I didn't pay close enough attention. I was looking to get to the destination more than enjoying the journey of getting there. This time I know I will have a much more "stay in the moment" approach...
  20. Debora

    Albergue passport

    Welcome brother. I hope you decide to walk the Le Puy. It will be beautiful.

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