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  1. JohnMcM

    Best day of the week to start at SJPdP in May?

    At a wild guess - I would say any day with a ‘y’ in it might be suitable.😇 Buen (happy start day) Camino
  2. JohnMcM

    Water availability Sarria to Santiago

    There are plentiful opportunities to find water from fountains, shops, cafes etc. I can’t remember walking that stretch for more than two hours without coming across a potential drinking water source, including residential and business properties. I guess your water requirements are known to...
  3. JohnMcM

    Anyone recognise this?

    https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/resources/“all”-albergues-on-the-camino-frances-in-one-pdf.10/
  4. JohnMcM

    Your advice on my itinerary for Camino Frances Sep 2022

    Hi again, Not sure if it’s been mentioned yet but presumably you are aware that this is a Holy Year. Traditionally that puts a fair amount of pressure on accommodation over the last 100 kilometres or so.
  5. JohnMcM

    Your advice on my itinerary for Camino Frances Sep 2022

    @Tracile, makes points worth considering for you. If I may, I would like to offer that starting from Pamplona is just as practical, if not easier as from StJPdP for many people, although it’s understandable why you chose to start from StJPdP. Buen (happy start) Camino
  6. JohnMcM

    Descent from Col de Lepoeder into Roncesvalles

    Browncountybob, ranthr, mspath, In your rush to help have you lost sight that the thread you are answering is 3 years old? 😂
  7. JohnMcM

    Should we expect Albergue rates to go up this year?

    Wandershot, May I humbly offer to you a personal bag carrying, sight-seeing, all singing, all dancing, all happy-clapping, everything Scottish in welcome and blessings older, but interesting Camino companion ,,,,,,,,,,,, me😂 Buen (continue being empathetic) Camino.
  8. JohnMcM

    Should we expect Albergue rates to go up this year?

    Good questions Wandershot,,,,,,, Answers: 1 we don’t know yet. 2. Yes, and God willing, those who can afford it will give more than asked on the day so the albergue will remain open another day for those that follow us. Buen Camino
  9. JohnMcM

    Plans for 2021?

    No firm plans yet, only daring to hope. Enjoy your planning it’s all part of the experience. Buen (happy planning) Camino
  10. JohnMcM

    Hello all. My Camino planning is a bit early haha

    Welcome Sirron, At least you have enough time to read the forum at leisure😉 I'd like to offer a couple of thoughts as you start your planning and preparations. With a lengthy time frame to prepare you might want to be alert to overtraining and picking up injuries. Also, it's a big ask of...
  11. JohnMcM

    What is the app used on the Camino to secure beds?

    In addition to the answers already given. Booking.com very often gives you 'free cancellation' up until 24 hours before your actual booking. This give you a little bit of flexibility should you need it. Buen (always- finding a bed) Camino
  12. JohnMcM

    Gradient from SJPP to Roncesvalles

    Another Scot here Paul. Think Ben Lomond twice. A bit of a thigh burner up to Orisson if you're carrying too much. After that an uncomprising slog up for a while then a knee-jarring thigh burner down again into Roncesvalles. By the way, you may like many others find days 2&3 a wee bit more...
  13. JohnMcM

    2021 Reservations

    BrownCountyBob, I'm just popping by to say how impressive it is that you take so much care and time with your replies to other people's question. Buen (loving your spirit) Camino
  14. JohnMcM

    Who might be in Burgos - October 17, 2019?

    Hello, Only because you handed me the opportunity on a plate, I can't resist answering your thread title by saying - "Almost everyone who lives in Burgos". Sorry.:-) Buen (company-finding) Camino
  15. JohnMcM

    Seeking advice from multi-camino peregrinos for a mid Oct start

    Take a little time to research the Via de la Plata, it may help you decide. Maybe starting on the VdlP from Salamanca, or before then, to Astorga will give you a mix of 'solitary' walking and the already familar Camino Frances when you reach Astorga to walk to SDC again. Buen (good...
  16. JohnMcM

    Things to pass the time?

    I count my teeth with the tip of my tongue. Sometimes starting with top ones, sometimes starting with the bottom ones, because I'm that type of guy you can't predict. With each passing year and each passing camino, the counting time becomes less and less and I must eat softer and softer food...
  17. JohnMcM

    Where to stay

    Hi Shiela, Stand by for a barrow-load of replies:D If your husband cycles all the time he should be treated like any other pilgrim at any not-for-profit Albergue, i.e. not a private one. Thousands of people cycle every year and use albergues. If he uses buses there may be a problem using...
  18. JohnMcM

    Alberque

    Hello @Christine miller, I hope this link works, it could be of help to you. Buen Camino https://www.gronze.com/rioja/logrono#albergues
  19. JohnMcM

    Walking on Diamond-Hard surfaces--Camino Question

    Hello Tim & Paula, May I suggest that you go back to your original 6 mile loop for a few more sessions, slow down and see how that feels. It may be that you are both simply walking too fast on a hard surface, carrying too much weight? Buen (no hurty-feet) Camino
  20. JohnMcM

    Four more days until SdC - and no motivation anymore to continue ...

    @sugargypsy, I've no idea what's happening to you but I guess it feels horrible. I wonder if it would help you if you reflect upon what you have achieved so far, both mentally and physically and why you chose to walk a Camino in the first place? After all, I'm sure you didn't get to where...

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