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  1. Heliman1965

    Taking my 14yr old son

    Hi All, Many thanks for all your help and suggestions I will have a good look at the options... :-) I'm taking my son out for his first training walk this coming weekend so fingers crossed his enthusiasm for walking the Camino last's :-) Regards Bryan
  2. Heliman1965

    Taking my 14yr old son

    Hi all, After my first Camino in 2012 then my second in 2015 I've promised to take my 14yr old son in 2017 for a week/10 days walk on the Camino Frances.. My dilemma is I would like him to receive a Compostela and have no idea were to start so he will be eligible to receive this on arriving in...
  3. Heliman1965

    Reserving Albergues...yes or no?

    Hi Belinda, I only ever book somewhere for the day I fly in and reach where I'm beginning my Camino. always nice to arrive with the peace of mind that you have a bed already arranged. I always stay in hotels in the big cities for security and a treat... (each to their own) Enjoy your planning...
  4. Heliman1965

    Passport disaster!

    Wow that was tight :-) so glad you can now relax and enjoy Buen Camino :-)
  5. Heliman1965

    Passport disaster!

    The best of luck..! I cross my fingers for you as I can only imagine how you must be feeling right now...
  6. Heliman1965

    Passport disaster!

    Could mean a trip to London passport office if you book an appointment you should be able to get it sorted in 4hrs... Good luck
  7. Heliman1965

    Do I need pants in July? - Packing for the Camino Frances

    Hi Sara, I took one pair of shorts and one pair of zip-off quick drying trouser so I had the best of both worlds and I only ever zipped the legs on when it rained as I only had a poncho I'm glad I did as this helped to keep my legs a little warmer "not much but a little" :-) At the end of the...
  8. Heliman1965

    Who purchases travel medical insurance?

    Hi, After spending 12 weeks in Canne on the film festival and not having any insurance and seeing a friend needing hospital treatment for an injured foot foot... I always vowed I'd never go abroad again without any insurance... For what you pay for what it covers people would be mad to leave...
  9. Heliman1965

    Why we walk the Camino

    I'm walking from SJPP to Santiago in May 2012.. Initially I was inspired to walk the Camino after watching the film "The Way" I've been planning for my trip for the past 12 months.. 8) Although the film was my initial inspiration, For a long time now I've had an overwhelming feeling from...
  10. Heliman1965

    Walking the Camino de Santiago in May 2012

    Hi Carl, I've now brought my trip forward by a day and will be arriving in SJPdP on the 19th May.. I hope to meet you along the Way... My flight arrives at 15:30 in Biarritz from Stansted London so hopefully all will be good with the trip to SJPP.. :) Buen Camino!
  11. Heliman1965

    Walking the Camino de Santiago in May 2012

  12. Heliman1965

    Bathrooms

    Everyone knows that for men having a pee when your out & about is quick and easy but the women out on the trail thing are somewhat more timely.. For the ladies that would rather not bare all behind a bush, take a look at the Shewee device some of the female members of our Search & Rescue unit...
  13. Heliman1965

    How do you manage to get out of work for 5 weeks?

    Regards getting the six weeks off work, I went to my company and said to them I doing the walk firstly for myself but at the same time I will be raising money for charity... They said as it was for charity they granted me the leave.. :D I'm walking the Camino in May 2012 so I'm at the stage of...
  14. Heliman1965

    New Camino documentary

    Excellent... Thank you for all your hard work :) This is a great reflection for me as to why I'm embracing this wonderful personal challenge, by taking the dream of walking The Camino and making it a reality in May 2012.... :D :D :arrow: :arrow: Bryan
  15. Heliman1965

    Do you have a Forum Badge on your pack??

    I have my backpack all badged up ready for my Camino in May 2012... 8) 8) :arrow: :arrow:
  16. Heliman1965

    Walking the Camino de Santiago in May 2012

    Already started on that one lol and I've not even started the first trip :D oh her answer is yes to join me on my second Camino the difference being is the wife can only join me for the last 100km as the outlaws will only sit all of our 6 children, 2 dogs and 5 cats for a week.. :lol: :lol...
  17. Heliman1965

    Walking the Camino de Santiago in May 2012

    Hi Jeff, Thanks for your reply, at the moment I'm walking around 5 miles a day and will be upping the distance in the New Year... Bryan
  18. Heliman1965

    Walking the Camino de Santiago in May 2012

    Olivares, Thanks you for your tips, It would be nice to meet somewhere along the way... Bryan :D
  19. Heliman1965

    Walking the Camino de Santiago in May 2012

    Hi, My name is Bryan, I'm the Training Officer for Hampshire Search & Rescue (http://WWW.Hantsar.org) we are a non-funded Volunteer unit work with the Police searching for Vulnerable Missing People in the Hampshire and surrounding areas... I will be walking the Camino de Santiago in May of 2012...

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