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  1. Frank66

    Bed in Roncesvalles May 7th

    Hiya, it depends on your budget. There is a hotel that is actually part of the Roncesvalles monastery complex (at least there was in 2016). I remember trying not to be jealous of the fortunate few who had reservations there. Unless it has changed, you can't book the main albergue at...
  2. Frank66

    I miss my boots

    Wise words . . .
  3. Frank66

    LIVE from the Camino Graffiti...and meaness

    'Wild Sheep'! I'd forgotten all about that. It's taken me right back there (I shared your feelings by the way )
  4. Frank66

    Napoleon Route or Valcarlos?

    I know what you are saying; the only thing swaying me towards doing the Napoleon again is the stunning views I remember from last time. . .
  5. Frank66

    What Item Triggers Flashback Memories of the Camino

    Acts of random kindness. Normal currency on the Camino, but all too rare in the real world!! Am I too old to drop out!!! o_O
  6. Frank66

    Napoleon Route or Valcarlos?

    Hi Forum Friends, I did the 'full' Camino (Whatever that means!)as a solo walker in May 2016 from SJPDP to Santiago and started by using the Napoleon Route to Roncesvalles, overnighting at Orissson. The whole Camino was an exceptional experience. last year I walked from Roncesvalles to almost...
  7. Frank66

    Did anyone regret walking the Camino?

    I walked from May 5th 2016 and arrived in SDP on 8th June. 1 and a half days rain only. Loved it - but the weather is always a lottery ☺
  8. Frank66

    Essential Camino Spanish?

    But I'm not the only one . . .
  9. Frank66

    If We Decide to Come Home . . .

    Hi, thanks for the quick response - will look into that :)
  10. Frank66

    If We Decide to Come Home . . .

    Hi Forum Family, due to time constraints this year, we are walking from Rocenvalles and probably will end up somewhere around Leon. What are our best options for getting back to London Stansted (Where my car will be patiently waiting) I was considering public transport to Santiago, and then a...
  11. Frank66

    Essential Camino Spanish?

    Spend a little cash and get the Audio lessons from Michel Thomas -well worth it. Informal and really easy to use and quickly helps you improve your Spanish. Bite-size lessons with no homework! Great for total beginners with additional courses for Intermediate level improvers. (No, I'm not on...
  12. Frank66

    Comfy Camino!

    In for a different experience this time around. . . . I walked SJPDP to Santiago last May and stayed predominantly in Albergues with the odd hotel/Casa Rural thrown in as a treat. This year we are staying in Casa Rurals/Guest Houses/Hotels for our entire Camino. We start walking on the 2nd Sep...
  13. Frank66

    Second Camino Countdown!

    We start walking from Roncesvalles on the 2nd Sep, but are overnighting in SJPDP on the 1st Sep.
  14. Frank66

    shower/evening foot wear

    Check out Teva walking sandals. Water proof and great grip for walking if you need an option to your normal footwear. (think mine are Teva F4's). Took them on Camino last year and they're coming back with me again in September . . .
  15. Frank66

    Second Camino Countdown!

    I walked the Camino last May as a solo walker and found it a great experience, but had to, 'keep pushing' to make it from SJPDP to Santiago in time to meet my schedule. However this year I've persuaded my wife to come along and really looking forward to having her to share it with this time...
  16. Frank66

    Is Roncesvalles worth staying in?

    I walked the Frances last May, stayed in Orrison and then in Roncesvalles. Definitely part of the experience whether you are Catholic or not. Great fun waking at 6am to a monk going from Dorm to Dorm playing guitar (Wake up Little Susie was one of his reptetoire!) Priceless memories.
  17. Frank66

    Backpack Transfer

    Hi, my wife and I are walking from Roncenvalles to Leon starting on 2nd Sep this year. We have decided that we want to transfer one of our backpacks if possible. Has anyone out there done this by booking locally on a daily basis as we don't want the inflexibility of booking through a Luggage...
  18. Frank66

    Married Pilgrims

    Hi, some, but not all have private rooms, some of which are twin rooms. You pay extra for these rooms and if you check Brierly's guide ( other guides are available!) they say which ones offer this. Nearly all private albergues I stayed in seem to offer this facility - market forces I guess ...
  19. Frank66

    From SJPP in 2018

    The trick in a Camino schedule, is not to have one. You'll find that you do more distance some days than you had planned, and less on others. Take each day as it happens . . .
  20. Frank66

    Missing the Camino like crazy

    Hi, I walked the Camino Frances this May/June and it has altered me forever. The positives are that I am a lot more open-minded and have people that I consider my friends from all over the world. The negative side, is that I am still struggling to come to terms with 'life after the Camino' even...

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