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  1. Devereaux

    Transport back from Orisson if full booked

    Alan-try emailing Orisson. I did a few years ago (persistently) and they finally answered me with a yes. Very nice people...and explain your son-in-law has a reservation.
  2. Devereaux

    First Camino - Nervous and with questions about the start

    Hello, Henrik. You have chose a wonderful path! Please be assured, we have all had pre-Camino jitters...so many unknowns..until you start out. Then, you will be happily amazed at how simple life can be and with the gradual bonds you'll form with others along the route. It is an amazing...
  3. Devereaux

    Stay in SJPP overnight or start for Orisson

    I agree with others. Book Orrison in way advance. Stay in SJPDP and enjoy the hike up (as in REALLY UP) to Orrison and relax on their balcony overlooking the “mountains “. Or…keep on from SJPDP over the Pyrenees to Roncesvalles. Beautiful route!
  4. Devereaux

    Stay in SJPP overnight or start for Orisson

    Yes!!!! Book Ortison asap. They fill very quickly!
  5. Devereaux

    Opinions on Meseta

    Here's what I wrote upon completing the CF (with special attention to the Meseta): How strange to ride in a car! I'm done walking miles. I took a cab to the Santiago train station. It felt false and very confining. As the countryside passed my window, I realized I had walked the mountains...
  6. Devereaux

    Pamplona lodging near train & /or or bus stations

    I stayed here too! Very nice room. It was very close to the bus station and the old city area.
  7. Devereaux

    Fleece or Micro-fleece or?

    ...I think we've been fleeced😂
  8. Devereaux

    Fleece or Micro-fleece or?

    Did the CF at the same time in 2018. Wore a good fleece vest, coupled with a windbreaker and long sleeved tech shirts. Was very comfortable, even in mid October. You'll encounter a few frosty mornings in October. Take a beanie cap and gloves as well.
  9. Devereaux

    How many days are needed for the Camino Frances ?

    At 73, it took me 34 days walking from SJPDP to Santiago, plus one rest day in Logorno and one rest day in Leon=36 days. I had allowed 40 days for my flight home. It worked out fine and allowed me to spend a little time in Santiago with friends, a leisurely trip to Madrid and flight home. Don’t...
  10. Devereaux

    What is between Sarria and Santiago? And Muxia?

    The albergue in Lago is Albergue Monte Aro and it's an excellent albergue. It's also perfectly placed...after a very steep hill!
  11. Devereaux

    Too late to start preparing & weather in May?

    I agree with some suggestions above to stop at Orrison. That climb out of SJPDP is steep, plus dinner at Orrison is an experience. So much fun that first dinner with lots of other pilgrims at the long tables. And, they have good beer. You'll probably find your a"family", if not there, then...
  12. Devereaux

    Lets Build an Albergue!

    most definitely a hot shower without one of those annoying timer buttons and a space outside the shower with a bench and hooks for clothes...and a shelf in the shower for soap and stuff. a great front porch where you can sit and talk and take off your shoes. 4 bunkbed beds per cubicle, with a...
  13. Devereaux

    St Jean Pied de Port - to - Roncesvalles by Napoleon Route

    WHEW! Now I feel a bit better...and ready to start again!!
  14. Devereaux

    St Jean Pied de Port - to - Roncesvalles by Napoleon Route

    This was fun to view, Dave. Well done. Good memories! Thanks! Although, those 15% grades sure seemed like a lot more!😂👏👏
  15. Devereaux

    Liner versus sleeping bag

    A silk liner weighs next to nothing...take one. A good, lightweight sleeping bag (search this forum for the best ideas) isn't a whole lot of weight either...take one. There are so many really good choices for light weight sleepers, you should be able to find both that will work. The worst thing...
  16. Devereaux

    Advice required please 😊

    I agree with the others. Start with the Frances. It has good trails, plentiful albergues, is very scenic in this section and you will meet more lovely people along this route. Always remember, it's your feet that will get you there! Wear good socks and shoes and change your socks at mid-day. One...
  17. Devereaux

    Advice on skipping Meseta

    Congratulations on your very wise and courageous decision, Mary. You chose wisely! The Camino will be ready when you are. When you do take that first step, you will do so knowing this is your time. You will rejoice and be joy filled!
  18. Devereaux

    Advice on skipping Meseta

    If I had a bad knee, I'd wait those 10-14 days at home and then strike out. However, I agree with those above, do the Meseta and skip the hills at either end if you have to make a choice. It's much flatter and contrary to some tales, quite beautiful, and the comraderie at the albergues along...
  19. Devereaux

    To Orisson or not to Orisson...

    I'm in the "stop at Orisson " crowd. I'm a very solitary walker, as a rule. I love my quiet. But...I did enjoy Orisson. Yes, the dinner was a bit tight, but I met some very nice people there. And, most that stood up to say why they were doing the Camino, just said, "I really have no idea!"...
  20. Devereaux

    Rain in Spain?!?

    I'm reading of flash flooding in Navarra near Pamplona. Praying pilgrims are doing ok! Looks like residents are having a tough time along rivers from flooding. Anyone there that can report?

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