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  1. John Ferguson

    Ibuprofen in Spain

    They also have an Ibuprofen topical jell that is magic.
  2. John Ferguson

    LIVE from the Camino Pamplona

    In 2015 we stayed at the Hemmingway Hostel and it was great. Centrally located and very comfortable.
  3. John Ferguson

    Best cities for rest days

    Plus many small villages have great celebrations on Friday and/or Saturdays.
  4. John Ferguson

    Best cities for rest days

    Pamplona, Burgeos, Leone, and Ocevaro. Nicely placed and lots of history.
  5. John Ferguson

    Walking Camino Frances as a couple

    My Wife of 25 years walked the French Way in 2015, and both thought it was a wonderful experience, so much so, I have told my Three Children that it would be a great idea for them to walk with their Life Partners.
  6. John Ferguson

    Refuge Orisson most unresponsive!

    I call them very busy. I experienced the same non response, but once arriving there, everything was in order. Family run and very busy.
  7. John Ferguson

    New - Hoping to start Camino Frances mid-Sept 2021

    My Wife and I walked from SJPP in May 2015. Both of us were first timers. Took us 37 days to Santiago. and that was with two rest days included. It was an amazing experience and very rewarding on so many levels. Have Faith, you'll be fine. Enjoy.
  8. John Ferguson

    COVID Trouble contacting Orisson.

    I tried Orrison in 2015, and after several emails, sorta gave up. BUT, upon my arrival in May ? they had everything under contro. At tyhat time it was a Family run farm and they were very busy with the new herd./ Have faith.
  9. John Ferguson

    I can't get through to Refugio Orisson!

    They are very busy. I didn't receive any word at all, but on my arrival they had received my reso.
  10. John Ferguson

    Orisson or onwards to Roncesvalles

    And just as a foot note, we met our "Camino Family" on that first night in Orrison, a bond that lasts to this day.
  11. John Ferguson

    Orisson or onwards to Roncesvalles

    I walked from ST PdP three years ago and 66 years old. I' stopped at Orrison for the 1st day, and I am very glad I did. The walk through to Roncesvalles I found very challenging and was glad to do it on fresh legs and a clear mind.
  12. John Ferguson

    How many days walking for Camino Frances

    I walked from St JPdP in May / June 2016. I trained from Paris to Bordeaux, and then bused to ST JPdP. With two rest days it was 36 days to Santiago. Enjoyed Santiago for 2 or three days, then continued on to Finisterrre. For me Finisterre was 4 days, but most do it in three. I didn't make it...
  13. John Ferguson

    Can't get a response from Refuge Orisson, what to do?

    He Hello, My wife and I walked the French Way in May 2015 and encountered the same problem, in that they did not reply. Upon our arrival our reservation was in tack. They explained they are very busy, which they were, and are not good at replying to emails. We still found the lead up unnerving...
  14. John Ferguson

    Please Help. Last Minute Doubt

    Enjoy your total expire. The Passport Office in StJPdP will advise on status of the pass and Orrisson. No worries. I have a question to all who read this forum.. I am leaving in mid May from Lisbon, as best as I can understand, one of the passport offices is at the Se Cathedral, is that...

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